What is the make of the gauge - sometime more resistance is a higher setting, sometimes more resistance is a lower setting. VDO is pretty 'standard' when it comes to the Vanagon. Adding more resistance between the sender and the gauge will lower the reading - so a variable 1000 ohm potentiometer is all that you will need to 'fine tune' your gauge. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Mark Cumnock Sent: August 31, 2004 7:46 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: how do make a gauge read lower
I have an aftermarket gauge that i want to read lower, how do I make it happen, do you use a resistor in line? it is a 12volt water temp gauge, that i am using as an oil temp gauge, that I wish read about 1/3 lower, the upper end is where is reading and once i use the ir thermometer, i will know what is what, but with my eyes, i need the gauge to read a little lower.. any ideas??? |
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