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Title: problem connect empi
Post by: 63RACER on May 28, 2009, 09:50:47 am
i have gauges empi but i have a problem !

i have the + and - but how to connect the probe ?



Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: Sam K on May 28, 2009, 13:12:27 pm
The two "studs" that attach the gauge to the car are also the terminals where the gauge gets it's signal. You need to insulate them from the chassis and each other using washers made of platsic, rubber or some other non-conductive material.


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: Lee.C on May 28, 2009, 18:00:15 pm
The two "studs" that attach the gauge to the car are also the terminals where the gauge gets it's signal. You need to insulate them from the chassis and each other using washers made of platsic, rubber or some other non-conductive material.

Just waht I was gonna say  ;) Empi originally provided some plastic bushes that slipped between the termial and the clamp :)


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: 63RACER on May 28, 2009, 22:10:00 pm
the two "studs" is + and - , it's ok , but where connect the probe ?  :-\

excuse me , but i'm lost ...


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: SlingShot on May 28, 2009, 22:15:22 pm
Is it a oil Temp Gauge or a Oil Pressure Gauge?


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: 63RACER on May 28, 2009, 22:17:08 pm
two , temp and pressure oil !


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: roland on May 28, 2009, 22:19:38 pm
If i got it right:



Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: SlingShot on May 28, 2009, 22:23:27 pm
This should help....


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: 63RACER on May 29, 2009, 08:50:57 am
ouaahh  ;D 
it's exactly what i need !!

thank you SlingShot and Roland !! ;)


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: Antoine on May 29, 2009, 20:07:37 pm
I have the same problem as 63RACER and this diagram will help me a lot !   Thanks Slingshot !
( and don't forget to send me my hubcaps ...  ;)  )

... and thank you 63 RACER for this request  :)


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: SlingShot on May 30, 2009, 01:29:57 am
I have the same problem as 63RACER and this diagram will help me a lot !   Thanks Slingshot !
( and don't forget to send me my hubcaps ...  ;)  )


No Problem, The caps are on their way.  :)


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: vwxtc4free on May 30, 2009, 23:56:31 pm
What are you guys using for a temp sender ? Will a VDO unit work ?


Title: Re: problem connect empi
Post by: 63RACER on June 02, 2009, 16:59:46 pm
assembly , to be continued......

I have connected my gauge T° oil, but it gets stuck on 140°  that I met the contact   :-\
why ?