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Rallye Cluster Rear - Which Poles are the Ammeter

Started by Mopsquad, June 20, 2019, 05:02:47 PM

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dodj

#15
June 21, 2019, 09:05:48 AM
Remember to disconnect your battery first!

Personally I think the absolutely safest way with least chance of a future problem is completely disconnected from the ammeter and taped up with quality electrical tape and ty-wrapped securely.

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anlauto

#16
June 21, 2019, 09:18:07 AM
I agree, I get the idea of tying it down to the one stud, but then that stud becomes a source of open live power behind your dash ?

Personally I think we're all over thinking this... :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

...and I think he meant "contorting" his body to reach behind the dash :'(
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Mopsquad

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June 21, 2019, 11:06:22 AM Last Edit: June 21, 2019, 05:29:16 PM by Mopsquad
Quote from: anlauto on June 21, 2019, 09:18:07 AM
I agree, I get the idea of tying it down to the one stud, but then that stud becomes a source of open live power behind your dash ?

Personally I think we're all over thinking this... :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

...and I think he meant "contorting" his body to reach behind the dash :'(

Yes, 'contort' would be a less confusing choice of word considering the picture I was trying to paint.  Lol

EDIT:  Fun fact.  Pulling the radio out and back makes this job so much more enjoyable.   :twothumbsup:

CudaMoparRay

#18
June 22, 2019, 10:40:56 AM
Very useful and interesting thread  :thinking:

dodj

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June 23, 2019, 08:12:48 PM
Quote from: anlauto on June 21, 2019, 09:18:07 AM
I agree, I get the idea of tying it down to the one stud, but then that stud becomes a source of open live power behind your dash ?
Actually, both studs become +ve 12vdc.
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1 Wild R/T

#20
June 24, 2019, 08:34:10 AM
Quote from: dodj on June 23, 2019, 08:12:48 PM
Quote from: anlauto on June 21, 2019, 09:18:07 AM
I agree, I get the idea of tying it down to the one stud, but then that stud becomes a source of open live power behind your dash ?
Actually, both studs become +ve 12vdc.

Which they have been since the car left the factory... I don't see a problem.. Where as a separate bolt taped up floats around potentially rubbing against something so if the tape fails either due to abrasion or adhesive failure now the wires potentially ground out....

The typically ammeter failure is heat caused by high resistance, not grounding out...

dodj

#21
June 24, 2019, 06:26:40 PM
You missed the ty-wrapped securely part.
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on June 24, 2019, 08:34:10 AM
Which they have been since the car left the factory... I don't see a problem..
Agreed, not a problem. But if you want THE most reliable/safest way, I stand by what I said.  Ya, ya, I know...splitting hairs.  :cheers:
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