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Old 05-03-2012, 11:09 AM   #8
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Re: Ls alt wiring

I never did get my factory ammeter to work. I'm sure there is a way to do it, but they're an iffy gauge anyway, so I put a voltmeter in it's place. A factory voltmeter out of a square body truck will fit behind the factory ammeter face, and will bolt to the tin by drilling only one hole, then I cut the plastic needle off and glued the ammeter needle to the base of it. When the needle is pointed straight up it's at 13 volts which is normal. I did have to put a stop on the face to keep the needle from going out of sight when the ignition isn't on, but that's just the way I wanted it, it doesn't matter if it does. To wire it you just need a ground on one side and ignition power on the other, super simple. Hope this helps.
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