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Re: [VWoT] Boosht Gauge
It shouldn't be getting that hot unless you have a silly high wattage bulb in for the back light. Changing the wiring to have the light dim might make some difference.
Dave
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On 2010-07-23, at 18:31, "Jer" <mk2jer@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Boost gauge in the A-Pillar pod gets so hot that I can't touch it.
> Just noticed it the other day.
>
> Vacuum line hooked up and works well, has been in for about 3 weeks now.
>
> Black wire goes to proper ground.
> Red wire taps into the Gray wire that goes to the interior light dimmer switch.
> (Not the gray wire with the blue stripe)
> I think I have this wrong because the boost gauge doesn't dim with the interior lights.
>
> Maybe I have the wires on the gauge in reverse order? It's such a pain to keep removing...
>
> Do these gauges normally get hot?
> I've felt a couple others and they were pretty damn warm, but not hot like mine.
>
> TIA,
> Jer.
>
>
>
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