Tach With Display 85mm
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Instruction Sheet # A2C59519487
Rev
11-2010
Gauge Installation:
1. Select the desired mounting location of the instrument.
2. Depending on your mounting situations it might be
necessary to configure the gauge before installation.
See page 2 - Setting up the Tachometer.
3. Mount the gauge and secure with the VDO Spin-Lok™
Clamp.
(See page 4 for mounting options and instructions)
Wiring the Gauge (Illustration A):
1. Route wires from the instrument to:
(a) the battery (+) constant power after the fuse box or
user supplied in-line fuse – 5 amp fast-blow.
(b) the battery (+) after the ignition switch and after the
fuse box or user supplied in-line fuse – 1 amp fast-
blow.
(c) the light switch after the fuse box or user supplied in-
line fuse -1 amp.
(d) a good, dedicated ground location.
(e) the Ignition Coil - Negative terminal, Alternator W
terminal, Inductive , Generator , or Hall Effect Signal
(f) the Inductive or Generator.
2. Connect the harness according to the following wiring
Matrix:
Pin
Description
1
Red - Battery constant (+12 / 24 V)
2
Black - Ground
3
Blue/Black - Sender Signal -
4
Brown - Battery switched (+12 / 24 V)
5
Green - Sender
6
Blue/Red - Illumination (+)
7
Not Connected
8
Not Connected
Note - Use 18 AWG for wire harness
Read these instructions thoroughly
before installation. Do not deviate
from assembly or wiring diagram.
Always disconnect battery ground
before making any electrical
connections.
IMPORTANT:
Mounting dimensions
vary for different gauges. Please
be certain to follow the instructions
for your specific gauge.
Parts List
Item
Description
Qty
1
85mm Gauge
1
2
Spin-Lok™ Clamp
1
3
Gasket
1
4
8 pin Harness
1
5
14 pin Harness
1
6
Push-button
1
7
Instruction Sheet
1
Merchandise warranted 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 products, or misapplication, misuse,
negligence or accident. On any VDO part or VDO product found to be defective after
examination by manufacturer, manufacturer will only repair or replace the merchandise through
the original selling dealer. Manufacturer 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 herein are in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties,
including any implied warranty or merchantability of fitness, and any other obligation on the part
of manufacturer, or selling dealer.
Illustration A
