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YarisSedan
05-20-2013, 01:46 PM
I was looking to fit a digital water temp gauge and volt meter under my stereo in the single din location. Was going to fiber glass over and make custom cutouts for the gauges. Something like this

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Universal-DC-9-36V-Digital-LED-Water-TEMP-Temperture-Gauge-for-Cars-10-mm-Sensor-/00/s/NzcwWDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16dHJHgE9n0yHCmlBQvctn7Ve!~~60_57.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/0-4-Waterproof-Digital-Voltmeter-0-30V-Blue-LED-Car-Motor-Motorcycle-Panel-Meter-/00/s/NjMyWDc3Nw==/$(KGrHqF,!rMFDILqhLbPBQ79db(hMw~~60_3.JPG

Although the display looks a bit big im looking for something a little smaller
caineroad
05-20-2013, 02:57 PM
look on ebay for smaller, there are a bunch of these people are selling.
BEEF
05-20-2013, 04:01 PM
why not use a scangauge 2? I think it would fit in that slot easily and you can decide from many parameters.
jayeh
05-20-2013, 04:11 PM
why not use a scangauge 2? I think it would fit in that slot easily and you can decide from many parameters.

I was going to say this too!
YarisSedan
05-20-2013, 05:08 PM
Mainly because i have a eco meter hooked up and sitting behind my steering wheel i like to use it for a rpm and mph gauge sometimes but scangauge is a good idea i dont know why i didnt think of that. I might compromise and just use a scan gauge i think it would fit perfectly for my application.
BEEF
05-20-2013, 05:21 PM
you can get an obd2 Y adapter and use both... you may want to check on current draw but I think you can do it. I know a few people that have daisy chained two scangauge 2s together.
cali yaris
05-21-2013, 11:49 AM
^ You can definitely chain 2 Scangauges together. The ports are built in and I think I have the cable for that.
YarisSedan
05-21-2013, 12:38 PM
You guys are right quick search on amazon i found this. I think i will get both now. http://www.amazon.com/automotive/dp/B000TMCX72
BEEF
05-21-2013, 02:04 PM
I think with two scangauges all you need is some CAT5 cable and ends. (linear logic sells such cables but at a premium)

he is trying to have is ecometer and a scangauge. I have heard the ecometer draws more current but that means very little without numbers and I haven't really looked it up.
screenprintr
05-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Now days you can buy the cat5 ends that are self crimping. I still have my crimper.