Auto Meter Gauges?????

[dzl_x_4x4]

Hey everyone, I have a chance to get a 2 gauge pillar pod (pre99) with autometer ultra lite Pyromoter and trans Temp gauges for $40 total. The gauges have the wires cutabout 4" long. My question is should I buy them? What do I need to connect them up? I know I need a pyromoter probe kit?
How can I test them or should I not worry since they are Auto-meter?????

Thanks, If I get them I will sell the Pillar pod for $10 it is grey in color.

 

[patrickc]

I won't worry about testing them. They are both electrically controlled gauges so I doubt anything is wrong with them. You will need a temp sensor for the tranny gauge and the pyro probe like you mentioned already. The wiring is pretty simple 12V ignition power, ground, 2 pyro probe leads, 1 tranny temp sensor lead, and an illumination intensity wire from the dash lights. (light switch) I am not 100% sure on how to hook up to the guages. I would go on autometer's website to get the proper wiring instructions.

I know that with the pyro the RED is 12V ignition power, BLACK is ground, and the YELLOW & RED are the wires that connect to the probe. I believe that the trans temp has the same colours for the power and ground.

 

[dzl_x_4x4]

Thanks Patrick, I never installed gauges but for that price, I will learn how to.

Thanks,

 

[fordtrucker4life!]

They are very simple to install. Just ask for questions if they come about.

 

[bushpilot]

the A-Pillar pod cost more than that...
you can buy a pyro probe from DPPI

I bought and extra one from 'em myself.

poke around autometer.com for installation instructions.
http://autometer.com/tech_instructions.aspx?sid=1

 

[bartman]

Gauges are a cake walk Brett. Get them and we will put them in one weekend.

 

[Strictly Diesel]

I've got replacement AutoMeter pyro probes with leadwire and replacement trans temp senders in stock.