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Oct 10, 2013 | 07:48 AM
#1062
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From: Monkton, MD
Oct 10, 2013 | 06:34 PM
#1064
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From: 46 50' 36.82'' N 122 19' 41.01'' W
I wired my voltmeter directly to the battery . I tried wiring it to the ignition switch so it would turn on with keys in the ignition , but the reading I got with that was always a little innaccurate ( according to my handheld voltmeter ).
Any ways. Mine is wired through the ignition circuit and has always been a little different then the actual battery voltage. I just figured it was cheap and inaccurate. But always wondered since its spot on when the vehicle is running. 14.4 at the voltmeter and 14.4 at the batteries.
I have already shown this off on here several thousand pages back.
But figured id show my super clean install on more time.
Oct 12, 2013 | 09:01 PM
#1066
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From: Moscow, ID
Oct 13, 2013 | 04:15 AM
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Oct 13, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Oct 16, 2013 | 06:58 PM
#1070
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From: Menlo Park
This is the voltmeter I used , got it from Amazon:
Oct 17, 2013 | 08:27 AM
#1071
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This is the voltmeter I used , got it from Amazon:
Amazon.com: LCD Digital Volt Voltage Panel Meter Voltmeter 7.5V-20V: Electronics
Amazon.com: LCD Digital Volt Voltage Panel Meter Voltmeter 7.5V-20V: Electronics
Did you hook it directly to the battery?
Gadgets > AC
not for me, I live in phoenix/hell
Oct 17, 2013 | 09:06 AM
#1072
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From: Menlo Park
I wired my voltmeter directly to the battery . I tried wiring it to the ignition switch so it would turn on with keys in the ignition , but the reading I got with that was always a little innaccurate ( according to my handheld voltmeter ).
I added a simple two way switch next to my voltmeter so that I could turn it on or off when I needed to . The voltmeter to the battery now is only a couple hundredths of a volt off from my handheld....
I added a simple two way switch next to my voltmeter so that I could turn it on or off when I needed to . The voltmeter to the battery now is only a couple hundredths of a volt off from my handheld....
Oct 18, 2013 | 05:39 AM
#1074
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From: Monkton, MD
I'm liking these volt meters. I guess the next thing I'll have to do is make a switch panel under my radio and put in one of those volt meters. For $11.00, why not?
EDIT: I can get the same meter cheaper on ebay. A cheap mod that's now even cheaper!
EDIT 2: However, the ones on ebay will take between 1 and 2 months to ship
EDIT: I can get the same meter cheaper on ebay. A cheap mod that's now even cheaper!
EDIT 2: However, the ones on ebay will take between 1 and 2 months to ship
Last edited by 93Xtra-Cab; Oct 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM.
Jan 30, 2014 | 08:47 PM
#1077
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From: Coquitlam BC, Canada
Bump! Here a re some of my cheap mods. Interior LED's which is turned on and off with an extra 'window lock switch' 
Added map pockets because I don't have an SR5 model. 
Repainted rear panels. (Not really a mod but oh well) 
Yellow headlights. (Not really a mod either but it gives it a unique look) 
Added map pockets because I don't have an SR5 model. 
Repainted rear panels. (Not really a mod but oh well) 
Yellow headlights. (Not really a mod either but it gives it a unique look) 
Last edited by emmantik; Jan 30, 2014 at 10:28 PM.
