So I always hated trusting the stock gauges, and noticed my volt meter was always low (see other thread on why) so I decided to install a digital voltmeter. I installed it in the pocket underneath the stereo. Dremeled out a spot and clipped it in! I bought this.
NEW RED LED Panel Voltage Meter Mini Digital Voltmeter DC 0V TO 99 9V Motorcycle | eBay
Soldered the red and yellow wires together into a single wire that was split by a switch. Grounded the black one. Then ran the red/yellow wires from the switch to the top post on the alternator. That way I can turn it on or off, and leave the pocket still functional. I'd like another for water temp and oil pressure beside it. Here's a bad black berry picture of it so you get the idea. (beat up phone hahaha)
The car was off, I was just sitting in it listening to the music, but can still watch the battery voltage. Then when its on, obviously reads the alternator output.
NEW RED LED Panel Voltage Meter Mini Digital Voltmeter DC 0V TO 99 9V Motorcycle | eBay
Soldered the red and yellow wires together into a single wire that was split by a switch. Grounded the black one. Then ran the red/yellow wires from the switch to the top post on the alternator. That way I can turn it on or off, and leave the pocket still functional. I'd like another for water temp and oil pressure beside it. Here's a bad black berry picture of it so you get the idea. (beat up phone hahaha)
The car was off, I was just sitting in it listening to the music, but can still watch the battery voltage. Then when its on, obviously reads the alternator output.
