Will this kill my battery?

93hatch · March 27th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Every fuse i try and tap into to get power to my temp gauge leaves the gauge needle pointing to a temp like its on even when the keys not in, will this kill my battery? or does anyone know the correct fuse to tap into? thankssss

baine21225 · March 27th, 2009, 10:35 PM

i wanna say 11 is the radio? should say on the back of your plate, you want a fuse that is only on when the ignition is on otherwise it will be a constant draw on your battery+no good

93hatch · March 27th, 2009, 10:38 PM

radio made it come on even when the key wasnt in too

baine21225 · March 27th, 2009, 10:41 PM

well, is it a mechanical or electric gauge?

93hatch · March 27th, 2009, 10:43 PM

electric

TKOTLARZ · March 27th, 2009, 10:45 PM

thats wierd..i got mine run through my radio

93hatch · March 27th, 2009, 10:51 PM

11 right? maybe i was tryin the wrong one

viperlocc · March 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM

dont know where mine is ran to (didnt hook it up) but it shows temp when i turn off the car till the electric fans turn off. they stay on till 180* or so and kick off along with the guage regardless if the key is in or not...

93hatch · March 27th, 2009, 10:55 PM

nevermind 11 worked

baine21225 · March 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM

viperlocc · March 28th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by baine21225

i see your

and raise you

baine21225 · March 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM

well i dont think i can keep up

The Novice · March 28th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by baine21225

well, is it a mechanical or electric gauge?

Mine is Mechanical, and the Radio does turn on randomly when the key is in the ignition.... I have to fix it some how, but i dunno whats up.

Btw 93 Hatch that looks sweet, nicely done, what temp does your Stang run at when it gets warmed up?

93hatch · March 28th, 2009, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by The Novice

Mine is Mechanical, and the Radio does turn on randomly when the key is in the ignition.... I have to fix it some how, but i dunno whats up.

Btw 93 Hatch that looks sweet, nicely done, what temp does your Stang run at when it gets warmed up?

before the ugly ass gauge that was in the car when i got it took a shit, usually around 175

The Novice · March 28th, 2009, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

before the ugly ass gauge that was in the car when i got it took a shit, usually around 175

Gotya, well it looks great, 175 eh? Im just asking b/c my car is running warm, i got a new 180 * Thermi but i didnt put it in yet. My car was running warm at upto 200 after a whole, but once the fans kick on at 200 it decreases the temp to 180 in seconds, so im going to put in this new Thermi b/c its only like $10, But im trying to think of how i can fix that, With them being aftermarket fans, im starting to wonder if i can change them to "click" on at say 180 or so so that i can keep it a lot cooler. Def. dont want to take it out and have it run near 200 at all....

93hatch · March 28th, 2009, 02:23 AM

200 isnt high dude its normal, and my car runs cool cuz of a 3 core aluminum radiator and taurus fan, buy my fans on low and i have underdrive pulleys so if i ever wire the dam thing right to run on high it should run perfect in our 100+ degree summers

ryans88gt · March 28th, 2009, 02:25 AM

200 is fine.

The Novice · March 28th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

200 isnt high dude its normal, and my car runs cool cuz of a 3 core aluminum radiator and taurus fan, buy my fans on low and i have underdrive pulleys so if i ever wire the dam thing right to run on high it should run perfect in our 100+ degree summers

Really? It just worries me, i dont want to fry anything, the guy put the MDS ignition box in the engine bay and a 200 * i dont want that thing getting cooked, i hear their leading prob. for failure is over heating so ill prob. move that.

But ya think im ok? What temp should i start to get worried at, or am i pritty good upto? Thanks for the help, sorry to hijack the thread

93hatch · March 28th, 2009, 02:29 AM

no highjack taking place dude my problem got solved, and cast heads and block? just try and keep it around 200

The Novice · March 28th, 2009, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

no highjack taking place dude my problem got solved, and cast heads and block? just try and keep it around 200

yeah i have Cast heads and Block, just Aluminum Upper and lower intake. Alright man thanks a lot for the help, really appreciate it a lot so thanks.

March 27th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#1
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will this kill my battery? Every fuse i try and tap into to get power to my temp gauge leaves the gauge needle pointing to a temp like its on even when the keys not in, will this kill my battery? or does anyone know the correct fuse to tap into? thankssss __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 27th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#2
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	i wanna say 11 is the radio? should say on the back of your plate, you want a fuse that is only on when the ignition is on otherwise it will be a constant draw on your battery+no good __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

March 27th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#3
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	radio made it come on even when the key wasnt in too __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 27th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#4
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	well, is it a mechanical or electric gauge? __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

March 27th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#5
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	electric __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 27th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#6
TKOTLARZ Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lake worth, Florida Posts: 1,002 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats wierd..i got mine run through my radio __________________ Cohagan Engineering, Inc.

March 27th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#7
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	11 right? maybe i was tryin the wrong one __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#8
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	dont know where mine is ran to (didnt hook it up) but it shows temp when i turn off the car till the electric fans turn off. they stay on till 180* or so and kick off along with the guage regardless if the key is in or not...

March 27th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#9
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	nevermind 11 worked __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#10
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

March 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#12
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	well i dont think i can keep up __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

March 28th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#16
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	200 isnt high dude its normal, and my car runs cool cuz of a 3 core aluminum radiator and taurus fan, buy my fans on low and i have underdrive pulleys so if i ever wire the dam thing right to run on high it should run perfect in our 100+ degree summers __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 28th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#17
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	200 is fine. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

March 28th, 2009, 02:29 AM	#19
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	no highjack taking place dude my problem got solved, and cast heads and block? just try and keep it around 200 __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

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