Aftermarket Gauge to OEM Oil Pressure Switch

1. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #1 11th October 2009, 11:47

   Can I wire up an after market electronic oil pressure gauge to the original oil pressure switch on the 16v?
   
   I thought I would be able to but the gauge has 3 connections and the sender only 1.
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 11th October 2009, 11:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste Can I wire up an after market electronic oil pressure gauge to the original oil pressure switch on the 16v? I thought I would be able to but the gauge has 3 connections and the sender only 1.

   3 wires to go to the sensor? Surely one earth, one switched live, and one signal?

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3. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #3 11th October 2009, 12:04

   No, the pressure switch in the block has a single wire to it. The gauge has 3, its a TIM gauge labelled S,G,I next to each connection on the back. So im guessing Signal, Ground and urrrrrm I..... lol
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 11th October 2009, 12:06

   Yeh, I'd try and tap into the oil pressure sensor, and see what readings you get on the gauge.
   
   I = ignition ?

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5. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #5 11th October 2009, 12:07

   Maybe mate, muchos gracias. Time to go frazzle some more wiring
6. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #6 11th October 2009, 12:15

   yes the gauge will need ground and a live feed to work, and the other wire will be for the singal,
   
   so you need to find a good earthing point, and then wire it to a live point to give it power, and then the other wrie should do to the pressure switch wire,
   
   Andy
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 11th October 2009, 12:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste Maybe mate, muchos gracias. Time to go frazzle some more wiring

   lol, good luck!! Let me know how it goes as I plan on fitting one of these at some point