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  1. 05-15-2005, 11:42 AM #1
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    vdo gauges won't turn off when the car is off, help

    I installed the bmp vdo gauge kit for volt, oil press., and oil temp. yesterday and tried a couple of power sources, but none cut the power to the gauges when the car was turned of. I tried the cig.lighter, the obc power, and the flash light power in the glove box. I would really like the gauges to turn off when the car is not on, but didn't want to wire them to the cig. lighter. light. which would mean they only work when i have my lights on. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks
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  2. 05-15-2005, 01:08 PM #2
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    Did the BMP kit not come with installation instructions?

    The problem is that you are tapping into sources that are hot at all times. You need to look for a wire that's hot when the key is turned to the accessory position. The Bentley manual wiring diagrams will help you find such a circuit.


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    Ignition-switched Power Source

    Try the circuit for the light for the glovebox.
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    the cig ligher has power all the time.
    u need a diagram.
    worst comes to worst and u can get a diagram you COULD just run it direct to chassis ground and battery power and have a switch for them...
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    no instructions came with it, im very disappointed with bmp

    I wanted a month for them, called three times always got a different story, and then there was no instructions. I would not recommend buying gauges from them if anyone is considering it.
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  6. 05-15-2005, 09:26 PM #6
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    Anyone have a bentley manual that they could look this up for me

    I don't have one but would appreciate someone investigating this for me
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    keyed source is at the deck for sure, o the glove box light is keyed too!
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    what about tapping into one of the power window wires?

    (just an idea please test further)
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  9. 05-15-2005, 11:39 PM #9
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    glove box doesn't work, but the power windows i think is a good idea, im going to try

    that, but im sure it will work because you can't put them up or down when the car isn't on. thanks
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  10. 05-16-2005, 12:10 AM #10
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  11. 05-16-2005, 12:53 AM #11
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    what day is good for you, id really appreciate your help

    do you think you could help me install a pressure sender as well, or show me how to install it, without the instructions i couldn't figure it out. Or is this something I should get installed professionally.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blaughva
    do you think you could help me install a pressure sender as well, or show me how to install it, without the instructions i couldn't figure it out. Or is this something I should get installed professionally.
    Sure come by today if you want.
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  13. 05-16-2005, 09:34 PM #13
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    im out of town till friday

    would this weekend work for you?
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    wait, am i missing something..?
    why not just use the accesory wire the radio uses? that's the first thing you should of tought of...
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