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05-08-2013, 06:12 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ulladulla, Australia
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Fuel gauge power?
Hi guys, congratulations on a great forum, i'm halfway through my g1 project and have found heaps of useful info here.
I need some help to power up my new fuel gauge and sender, ideally I would like it to connect it so that it is only powered when the key is switched both forward and reverse. So far I have found the reverse buzzer power which will do for one, but I'm struggling to find a switched live for the forward?? I have looked at the coloured wiring diagram posted on here, but it still hasn't helped! Any thoughts? Th only other option I can think is to put a switch in, but then I have to remember to turn it off! |
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05-09-2013, 04:36 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reddick IL
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
A bit cumbersome but you could use 2 small relays controlled from the solenoids.
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05-09-2013, 07:00 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
Why not tap into the 12v for the coil? It has to get power in forward and reverse.
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05-09-2013, 08:28 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ulladulla, Australia
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
Thanks for the replies, I think the coil has a permanent 12V, but I'll check this weekend.
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05-09-2013, 10:30 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
Coils 12volts get shut off with the key.
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05-09-2013, 11:55 PM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ulladulla, Australia
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
Thanks again, I'll give it a try
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05-13-2013, 06:32 AM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ulladulla, Australia
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
No joy, I tested the power to the coil and it seems the coil is only powered when the pedal is pressed, it doesn't go live when the key is turned either way.
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05-14-2013, 11:15 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NE Ohio
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Re: Fuel gauge power?
Jeremy,
I ended up installing a fuse block with a kill switch. My guages and lights, as well as hot wire for cart are all switched. I couldn't find a hot on key and gave up. Gauges work well...helped me find a problem with generator. Note...your fuel gauge will be approximate - it fluctuates with voltage when driving different speeds. Cart is looking good. Nice logo on front cowl...I did same thing! My roof is Clubcar and seat parts were Ezgo. |
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