oil temp auto gauge fitting

[craig lcr]

ive just got an temp gauge that i am trying to fit but im a bit confused with the wiring.

ive searched but carnt find the answer.

the gauge has a yellow,purple,orange and black wires coming from it but which one do i connect to the sender that goes into the block?

 

[brad1]

If its an autogauge one, there should be a 3 other places on the back that wires connect to, 4 coloured wires, two other ones for the sender, live and earth plus another earth. Thats what i had on mine

 

[craig lcr]

yeah there is so does that mean i should run the wires from the sender to the back of the gauge.

sorry not tryd anything like this before.

 

[J0N]

Something does'nt sound right Craig, any chance of posting up a pic of the gauge.

 

[BoomhaueR]

yeah there is so does that mean i should run the wires from the sender to the back of the gauge.

sorry not tryd anything like this before.

Yes you should. Have a look at this http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2467514&postcount=6

 

[craig lcr]

pics of gauge front and back

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the more i read the stupider i think i am just dont understand it at all maybe ill get sumone else to do it for me.

 

[J0N]

No no, don't give up. This is just what these forums are for. Right, it's a different gauge from the one I'm using but I think I can see what you mean. The three terminals on the right hand side of the back of the gauge must be for the sender instead of having the three wires. I can't quite see what the letters say though, can you tell me if there is a letter next to any of these? Top, middle and bottom.

 

[J0N]

Ah I see now. I would've thought that the 'S' is your green wire, the '+' is your red wire and the unmarked one is the black. Therefor the red (or white) wire on the sender connects to 'S', a permanent live connects to '+' and a good earth connects to the middle one.

 

[craig lcr]

that kind of makes sense mite have a closer look.wont be doing anything now though as its raining typical.

 

[craig lcr]

just wanting to say a thank you to Jonnyjonjon and others for the advice

finaly fitted the gauges tonight.didnt get chance to put the temp sendor in but ran the wire there for tomorows job.

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thanks again

 

[tedvagas]

look good craig

 

[craig lcr]

1 question when i had the glove box out i disconected the airbag but now the light is still on would it be removed with vag.com.

 

[LEE69]

Yes vag com can remove it.
Gauges look smart.