Just installed AWE boost gauge, getting LOTS of chatter
12-01-2001, 11:09 AM
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Just installed AWE boost gauge, getting LOTS of chatter
Install went ok...only took 2hrs or so, and I was very careful not to miss anything. Took her for a spin...and every time I dip into boost, there is this LOUD chatter coming from the gauge, as the needle flutters.
Anyone else get this from this new gauge from AWE? Know any fixes...or should I just return it and get something else? I wouldn't mind if it was cheap...but I paid $230 for this gauge. I think its an Ormi gauge.
Anyone else get this from this new gauge from AWE? Know any fixes...or should I just return it and get something else? I wouldn't mind if it was cheap...but I paid $230 for this gauge. I think its an Ormi gauge.
12-01-2001, 11:30 AM
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It's white, the size of a film canister made of thick PVC-like plastic.
It should go in-line between where you tapped the manifold and the guage. I tucked mine in the ECU box. Should've gotten one with your kit. Good luck
Andy
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12-01-2001, 11:36 AM
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Hmm...just checked the parts list from AWE, and its not it there....
Any suggestions where I can buy one? Does a damper affect the accuray of the gauge at all?
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
12-01-2001, 11:46 AM
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I got one with the A-pillar kit I ordered a year ago.
Call them, see if it should've been included. If not, I think people have used small, in-line fuel filters....I think. Basically, it is supposed to take the vibrations out of the signal, preventing the gauge from "buzzing." Not having it shouldn't affect the accuracy. Good luck.
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12-01-2001, 12:53 PM
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From the AWE site....
from the A-pillar product writeup on their page:
"Our kit includes a red-backlit VDO gauge (matches the interior lighting almost perfectly!), an A-Pillar pod (black), all tubing and wiring harness, a custom AWE 'buzz eliminator', and complete installation instructions. This is a *complete* kit, not just a gauge and plastic pod. Very easy to install with all instructions included!"
No mention of it for the vent one though...hmmm..cost reduction?
~Crypto
"Our kit includes a red-backlit VDO gauge (matches the interior lighting almost perfectly!), an A-Pillar pod (black), all tubing and wiring harness, a custom AWE 'buzz eliminator', and complete installation instructions. This is a *complete* kit, not just a gauge and plastic pod. Very easy to install with all instructions included!"
No mention of it for the vent one though...hmmm..cost reduction?
~Crypto
12-01-2001, 01:44 PM
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Hmm, well I know they changed suppliers...no more VDO gauge
Mine says "AWE" on it in red lettering...supposeldy its a Ormni (sp?) gauge.
Hopefully I can get my hands on one, as its really annoying to drive right now.
Plus...the backlighting is really pink, not red. Oh well.
Hopefully I can get my hands on one, as its really annoying to drive right now.
Plus...the backlighting is really pink, not red. Oh well.
12-01-2001, 01:54 PM
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"Omori"
Pink? Impossible! It says right on the website that the backlight is a perfect match! :-)
"The red backlight, white illuminated needle, and face graphics of the gauge match the factory instruments perfectly."
Anyhoo, hope you get it working properly.
~Crypto
"The red backlight, white illuminated needle, and face graphics of the gauge match the factory instruments perfectly."
Anyhoo, hope you get it working properly.
~Crypto