Re: need info on adding gauge cluster

[Brendan Rudack <rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU>]

On Wed, 20 Nov 1996, Chris Lemon wrote:

> Hey all...
> 
> I would like to add the factory voltmeter, oil temperature, and oil pressure
> gauge cluster which came on some 90 and CQ models to my 1988 90.  For those
> of you who have done this before, I have a few questions:
> 
> 1)  Wiring harness.  Is the wiring harness in my 90 set up for these gauges
> or not?  If not, what is the best route for wiring everything in?
>

No it is not set up for the auxiliary gauges.  I made my own harness
because it was a PITA to get the factory one out of the smashed donor car.
Unless you replace the whole center console between the seats you will
lose your cigarettel lighter.  You essentially need to route power from
the existing  "light" circuit to the lights in the gaue panel. You will
also need a separate power source that shuts off with the ignition to
power teh gauges.  Thirdly you need to route 2 wires to the engine
compartment for the senders.

 
> 2)  Senders.  Will I have to add senders to drive the gauges or do these
> gauges use existing senders; e.g., does the oil pressure gauge use the
> sender for the oil pressure idiot light?  If senders have to be added, where
> do they go?

You will need to add sending units. The oil pressure sending unit is a
dual function type. One lead for the gauge the other for the idiot light.
It is on the left side of the block.  The oil temp. sending unit will
replace a plug on the front of the block to the right of(intake/exhaust
manifold side) of the vibration damper.  Stating the obvious, you should
swap senders when doing an oil change so you don't have a mess on your
hands. Unless you are really quick of course....

 > 
> 3)  Will the gauge package fit into the existing center console in my car or
> is the console which supports this package different?
> 

It fits perfectly.  Don't forget to get the trim piece that covers the
upper edge of the gauges where it meets the climate control area.


HTH
Brendan Rudack
'88 90Q
Fenton, MI
USA

> Anything else I might have missed?  TIA!
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