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October 02, 2011, 01:41:16 pm

silvertdvw

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Autometer pyro problems
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My autometer pyrometer works great untill the alternator kicks in. Is this normal? do i need some sort of voltage regulator to keep the volts down for the gauge? It just goes dead as soon as you hear the glowplug relay click and the alternator kicks in.
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Reply #1October 02, 2011, 01:45:53 pm

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Re: Autometer pyro problems
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 01:45:53 pm »
how many volts does the alternator put out at idle? if its over 14v, then something is wrong.
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Reply #2October 02, 2011, 01:56:34 pm

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Re: Autometer pyro problems
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 01:56:34 pm »
13.6v and it drops to 13.3 with headlights on




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Reply #3October 02, 2011, 02:03:23 pm

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Re: Autometer pyro problems
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 02:03:23 pm »
that sounds about perfect. maybe the gauge is tits up..
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92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.
Reply #4October 05, 2011, 06:38:27 pm

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Re: Autometer pyro problems
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 06:38:27 pm »
fixed it- grounded it to the engine and now its perfect.
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