Siemens VDO Limited Warranty
VDO North America warrants all merchandise against defects in factory workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months after purchase. This
warranty applies to the first retail purchaser and covers only those products exposed to normal use or service. Provisions of this warranty shall not
apply to a VDO product used for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which has been altered in any way that would be detrimental to the
performance or life of the product, or misapplication, misuse, negligence or accident. On any part or product found to be defective after examination
by VDO North America, VDO North America will only repair or replace the merchandise through the original selling dealer or on a direct basis. VDO
North America assumes no responsibility for diagnosis, removal and/or installation labor, loss of vehicle use, loss of time, inconvenience or any other
consequential expenses. The warranties herin are in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchant-
ability or fitness, and any other obligation on the part of VDO North America, or selling dealer.
(NOTE: This is a Limited Warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.)
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Shunted Ammeter
Installation Instructions
Instruction Sheet #0 515 012 082
Rev.
07/03
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SHUNTED AMMETER ARE
CONTAINED HEREIN. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. LIGHT BULB, IF SUPPLIED, IS 12 VOLT.
Siemens® VDO
Tools and Materials Needed For Installation:
Insulated wire (gauge must be the same as
that used by the manufacturer)
Non-insulated ¼" spade connectors
2
¹⁄₁₆
" hole saw
Drill and drill bit set
Half-round file
Tape measure or ruler
Small tools: wrench or nut driver, utility
knife, pliers, etc.
Note: We recommend this instrument be
installed by a trained professional.
1. Select the location where you will mount
the gauge, and mark a center point.
Shunted Ammeter Installation:
To Begin, go to
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2. Cut a 2
¹⁄₁₆
" (52 mm) diameter hole. If
the gauge is too snug, use a file to slightly
enlarge the opening. (Diagram A)
3. Slip the VDO Spin-Lok Mounting
Clamp over the back of the instrument. Its
direction depends on the thickness of the
panel (Diagram B). Tighten the clamp un-
til the gauge can no longer be rotated by
hand.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
1. Determine the wire gauge needed to
install the ammeter safely and properly:
wires
from
the shunt can be 18 gauge;
HOWEVER...
wires to the shunt, and
from the alternator, starter and battery
should be the same as the O.E.M size
.
Wiring the Shunted Ammeter:
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Diagram D
CAUTION:
Wires to the
shunt, and from
the battery, starter
and alternator must
be the same size as the
original wires used by the
original equipment manufacturer.
Diagram E
Proper wiring of the VDO Shunted Ammeter
Item Description
Quantity
1
.
Shunted Ammeter
(2
¹⁄₁₆
" [52 mm] diameter)
1
2.
Lamp Socket (Push in, wedge-type)
1
3.
Light Bulb (12-volt / G.E. #158 or equivalent)
1
4.
VDO Spin Lok™ Clamp
1
5.
Installation Instructions
1
Parts List
The bezel diameter is only a few mil-
limeters larger than the gauge itself.
With that in mind, measure and pre-
cisely mark the gauge location be-
fore cutting any holes!
CAUTION!!!
CAUTION: Read these instructions
thoroughly before making installation.
Do not deviate from assembly or wiring
instructions. Always disconnect battery
ground before making any electrical
connections. If in doubt, please contact
your dealer or VDO Instruments at
1-800-
265-1818.
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