Power source for gauges

tien · Nov 2, 2009, 10:24 PM

Where are you guy connecting your red(12v) and black(2a) wires? I have two xd-16 and they only gave me 7inches to work with, most likely i'll extend it out. I will have two xd-16's mounted on my steering column with an ATI dual pod. Any clean way to wire these suckers?

tien · Nov 3, 2009, 11:56 PM

Nobody!?

thedru13 · Nov 4, 2009, 06:30 AM

I ran constant power from my interior fuse panel under the steering column.

Kracka · Nov 4, 2009, 06:33 AM

I'm getting power from my steering column harness. Pop the plastic covers off and you'll see all the wires you need.

Babs · Nov 4, 2009, 06:35 AM

You can either fuse tap, which doesn't require much work, or you can t-tap into 12v wires.

I used both options....for my Innovate wideband, I t-tapped into the yellow 12-gauge power windows wire. For my Prosport boost gauge, I just fuse tapped (no special tap, I just tucked the exposed part of the wire under the fuse and plugged it in)

It's up to you...look in your manual for a list of 12v fuses that you can tap into.

EDIT: And isn't black the ground wire for you? If you're asking where to ground that, look on the side wall right next to the under-panel fuse box and you'll see 2 or 3 wires already grounded on a bolt in the wall. Unbolt that bolt and tuck in another wire or two and bolt it back in.

2.4evo · Nov 4, 2009, 09:42 AM

interior fuse panel will do the job,its what I used myself.

tien · Nov 4, 2009, 06:28 PM

Thanks guy! Waiting for 3 more boxes to come in from mapperformance.