Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Okay since the other thread got a bit cluttered I decided I would make another for my latest breakthrough. I was out testing with the multimetre and I found a relay plug which has a live feed that comes on when I turn on the ignition. Below is the beauty I'm talking about: The top one is the live, all the other connectors are dead. I even tested it with the backlight from my oil gauge and it lite up nicely:) I now have two questions regarding this socket: 1. Can I get a plug that I can solder onto the end of the oil gauge wire and then simply plug it in, not having to solder it permanently to this socket? Or can I adapt a relay to solder to my gauge wiring and then plug that in? 2. I would like to run three gauges in total (oil temp, intake temp and turbo) so would it be possible to supply 12v to all of these gauges (not forgetting the backlights)? Or is there only power enough for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Why would you possibly want to run all those extra gauges? It's a solid family hatchback, not a Rally car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Why would you possibly want to run all those extra gauges?It's a solid family hatchback, not a Rally car. To be fair, I'm guessing Flynn is young and probably likes making his car individual. And this is his way of doing so. I agree it's pointless but it's something for him to plitter away with and let's him try out his new tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 True, true. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 True, true. Fair enough. Either that or it's tdk( yip, my money is still on you) still trying to wind someone up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Flynn - google "tapa-circuit". It may be a useful easy solution for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Why would you possibly want to run all those extra gauges?It's a solid family hatchback, not a Rally car. Well yes but I drive harder than your average owner of this type of car so it is good to know this information when you are driving in a way that you wouldn't normally. Also I am going to turn up the fuel pump and turbo which means monitoring these things is absolutely essential since you are in relatively unknown territory (even though quite a lot of people have tuned these engines without much trouble). Flynn - google "tapa-circuit". It may be a useful easy solution for you. Just done a Google and they look like a good solution but they don't seem to be available here. Do you not know of anything that will plug into that slot though? What about a blade connector? To be fair, I'm guessing Flynn is young and probably likes making his car individual. And this is his way of doing so.I agree it's pointless but it's something for him to plitter away with and let's him try out his new tools. lol mate it is not pointless. Kinda important to know the psi your turbo is making because if it's making too much on a standard intercooler it will be operating far out of it's efficiency range and possibly destroy the turbo if the temperatures are too high. Edited January 22, 2011 by Flynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 lol mate it is not pointless. Kinda important to know the psi your turbo is making because if it's making too much on a standard intercooler it will be operating far out of it's efficiency range and possibly destroy the turbo if the temperatures are too high. Ah, I see, I dont half learn some good stuff from these forums.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Just done a Google and they look like a good solution but they don't seem to be available here. Do you not know of anything that will plug into that slot though? What about a blade connector? Are you trying hard to be so fecking useless? It was the first hit on my Google search : https://www.europaspares.com/ELECTRICAL/FUSES_and_BOXES/TAPA_CIRCUIT_DUAL_FUSE_HOLDER_5326.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 If you already knew then why do you ask me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 eh? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I have a feeling this thread is going to turn out like the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Please can someone answer questions 1 and 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Your best bet is to try and take an ignition switched live from the stereo feed, that way your wiring won't have to be too long. Providing the current draw is ok then you could probably run 3 gauges but it's a very messy way of doing things. Your best bet is to buy one gauge that can display everything you want/need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hello mate, yeah those gauges that have multiple displays are 1. very expensive and 2. don't fit in with my mostly analogue interior. That relay plug is right near the steering column so it's pretty much as close as I can get, the radio would be a lot further away. If I overload the supply what is likely to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 You'd have to claim on your insurance and not for 3rd party or theft. When adding in any electrics to an existing circuit, always add a correct rated inline fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Inline fuse? What the...? So it's not just a case of plug and play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Go to Halfords, tell them what you are doing and that you need an inline fuse, they will sort you out. They also sell a wide variety of tasteful decals and accessories should you wish to add any further personal touches to your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Inline fuse? What the...? So it's not just a case of plug and play? If you have to ask that question then it's probably best that you put down the screwdrivers and step away from the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Go to Halfords, tell them what you are doing and that you need an inline fuse, they will sort you out. They also sell a wide variety of tasteful decals and accessories should you wish to add any further personal touches to your car. Does it need to be 5 amps? Can I get it at any of the following: Europarts Unipart SC motorfactors Interpart Edit: heh, heh. I just noticed your Halfords jibe you cheeky git :D Thankfully I've got better taste than Ripspeed. Not your typical 'chrome flames around the wheel arch' type of guy you see. Edit: Just looked on the Halfrauds website. They don't have any inline fuses, a search returned no results. If the circuit was overloaded wouldn't it just blow the main fuse for that circuit? If you have to ask that question then it's probably best that you put down the screwdrivers and step away from the car. Really helpful advice:rolleyes: Sorry, but I wasn't born with mechanical knowledge like you must have been. I wonder how anyone would learn anything if they took that approach. Edited January 23, 2011 by Flynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 What did your insurance company say when you told them about all the mods you're doing? Were they happy to just make a note on your file or did they request any extra premium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Please can we keep this on topic mate, that is between me and my insurance company and nothing to do with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 That's nice and friendly from a newbie after being asked a reasonable question. <shrug> I think it's all between you and your car so go get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I just found these: 'Add a Circuit' blade fuse holder If I put a fuse into that holder will it act as a fuse on the circuit? That will solve two problems in one if that's the case. I found it by Googling 'add a circuit' which is a suggestion that I found on a topic off another forum. That's nice and friendly from a newbie after being asked a reasonable question. <shrug>I think it's all between you and your car so go get on with it. He had no right to know. It's not a reasonable question as to whether or not I inform my insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I just found these:'Add a Circuit' blade fuse holder If I put a fuse into that holder will it act as a fuse on the circuit? That will solve two problems in one if that's the case. Yes it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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