nikofgxr6t Bronze Donating Members 284 Member For: 14y 4m 16d Gender: Male Posted 11/01/12 01:26 AM Share Posted 11/01/12 01:26 AM (edited) got a few problems with my new boost gauge we installed its a autometer cobalt electric boost gauge I attached a few pictures as im pretty sure its correct problem is well it work once boost went to 14psi I backed off and the needle stayed booted it again needle then started from 14 to 30 an so on but if I reset the gauge by pulling out the fuse put it back in start the car the needle drops a bit but to 20 psi and sometimes all over the gauge and not giving the correct readings also there were times when it didnt work at all checked the instructions and everything seem to be correct map sensor mounted facing down also connected power to ignition and it doesnt lose power while cranking also confirmed by using a multi meter so should be calibrating ok as I was told if it loses powers during cranking or at all the gauge will not calibrate correctly. My guess is the gauge is faulty but does anyone know if we done something wrong before I take it to my tuner or just get a mechanical boost gauge lol any thoughts will be great, Thanks Edited 11/01/12 01:27 AM by nikofgxr6t Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussa Donating Members 220 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Gender: Male Location: Gippsland Posted 11/01/12 03:30 AM Share Posted 11/01/12 03:30 AM Interesting. Seems like a good power source.Have you tried seeing if the gauge functions from the 12v cig lighter or something similar just to check? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1179374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikofgxr6t Bronze Donating Members 284 Member For: 14y 4m 16d Gender: Male Posted 12/01/12 08:16 PM Author Share Posted 12/01/12 08:16 PM Interesting. Seems like a good power source.Have you tried seeing if the gauge functions from the 12v cig lighter or something similar just to check?Hey mate havnt had time to try the cig lighter but I was told not to as it cuts off during cranking and the gauge wont calibreate right but will give it a go when I get time and see what happens, Thanks mate. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1180098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussa Donating Members 220 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Gender: Male Location: Gippsland Posted 13/01/12 08:48 AM Share Posted 13/01/12 08:48 AM Completely agree with you buddy. I just wanted to suggest it because currently mine is hooked up like that but I know it works (minus calibration) so I thought you might like to set it up the same to make sure it is the gauge.Where is your sender unit tapping in to? VAC line? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1180421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadie Donating Members 720 Member For: 19y 7m 3d Gender: Male Location: Muswellbrook,NSW Posted 13/01/12 09:20 AM Share Posted 13/01/12 09:20 AM disconnect the vac line from the map sensor , does it goto 0, if not check the votage on the signal wire , if you suck on the the map sensor does the voltage rise/fall. sounds like an issue of the signal voltage from the map sensor. connect the gauge directly to the batt and make sure it calibrates. does it read 0. suck on the map sesor , does it read vac then return to 0?let me know the results Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1180449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikofgxr6t Bronze Donating Members 284 Member For: 14y 4m 16d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 08:32 PM Author Share Posted 18/01/12 08:32 PM disconnect the vac line from the map sensor , does it goto 0, if not check the votage on the signal wire , if you suck on the the map sensor does the voltage rise/fall. sounds like an issue of the signal voltage from the map sensor. connect the gauge directly to the batt and make sure it calibrates. does it read 0. suck on the map sesor , does it read vac then return to 0?let me know the resultsHey mate tried all of what you suggested needle stays on just over 30 psi it wont move at all now normally when I power reset the gauge the needle moves a bit but now its stuck got a auto elec to check it out he reckons the gauge is stuffed so just gonna return it for another one.Thank for everyones input. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1182891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azid Member 213 Member For: 13y 8m 20d Posted 27/01/12 07:51 AM Share Posted 27/01/12 07:51 AM Eek doesn't sound fun try get mechanical one lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1186619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikofgxr6t Bronze Donating Members 284 Member For: 14y 4m 16d Gender: Male Posted 27/01/12 08:23 PM Author Share Posted 27/01/12 08:23 PM Eek doesn't sound fun try get mechanical one lolAll sorted now gauge was faulty after all that so returned it and got a mech one and now all good Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1186878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azid Member 213 Member For: 13y 8m 20d Posted 28/01/12 04:13 AM Share Posted 28/01/12 04:13 AM Ah sweet as IMO mechanical is better anyways how much it set u back? Just need gauge pod now Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1187060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikofgxr6t Bronze Donating Members 284 Member For: 14y 4m 16d Gender: Male Posted 28/01/12 09:01 AM Author Share Posted 28/01/12 09:01 AM Ah sweet as IMO mechanical is better anyways how much it set u back? Just need gauge pod now electrical one was about $240 and the mech one was $110 so got back $130 lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78472-electric-boost-gauge-not-working/#findComment-1187216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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