DIY: TACH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

wagoneer · 04-23-2007, 10:10 PM

I seriously considered it. It is perfect.

However, I noticed that the windows on the driver side were fogging up the other day while driving in the rain, even with the vent pointed that way. I can't imagine how bad it would be without an air vent.

yrsdrgn · 04-23-2007, 10:19 PM

true. o so very true. I noticed that the windows tend to fog up relatively fast compared to other cars.

barebonedvitz · 05-01-2007, 04:13 AM

how about in the compartment? :P just in case u wanted to go sleeper :P

KSIbucky · 05-16-2007, 12:57 AM

where did you hook up the illumination wire and HOW did you do

im new to the hole wiring thing and a step by step diy for just hook the two wires would be cool

joey1320 · 05-16-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KSIbucky

where did you hook up the illumination wire and HOW did you do

im new to the hole wiring thing and a step by step diy for just hook the two wires would be cool

Attach the tachometer "Illumination" (yellow wire) to the other add a fuse circuit. Install this add a circuit at terminal 8 or 9 (the red 10amp circuit across from #24 location). This will ensure that the tachometer "remembers" what color it was last on after you shut the car off.

KSIbucky · 05-16-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joey1320

Attach the tachometer "Illumination" (yellow wire) to the other add a fuse circuit. Install this add a circuit at terminal 8 or 9 (the red 10amp circuit across from #24 location). This will ensure that the tachometer "remembers" what color it was last on after you shut the car off.

how do you find a terminal # and how do you add a number go to page 11

yariSB86 · 05-19-2007, 05:20 PM

Thanks for the DIY!
just installed my glowshift 7 color tach.
gotta love wire testers :)
posting pics after i make the wires invisible.

woot woot

Ran Kizama · 05-29-2007, 08:35 AM

I installed my Speedhut gauge this weekend with the help of this DIY. However, my gauge has two Illumination wires and two grounds. I guess one for the gauge and one for the shift LED. The LED's light up fine and so does the needle, but the backlight is very very dim. Any advice?

Ran Kizama · 05-29-2007, 05:56 PM

Bumpity Help Me!

drifto · 06-01-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

Bumpity Help Me!

i just got my speedhut guage in the mail today

im installing it tomorrow. ill let you know what i find

cali yaris · 06-04-2007, 01:07 AM

glowshift coming next week, will post install pics also. I want mine on the other side of the steering wheel if possible though, that's where I'm used to looking on my other cars.

Sway84 · 06-04-2007, 08:40 AM

you know i was just thinking that and i had a thread posted for it under cosmetics and in the a-pillar guages thread

rwseattle · 06-06-2007, 08:15 PM

Yes, post pic. I'm interested in the speedhut tach.

kapo · 08-02-2007, 07:46 PM

one small question.. how do you guys attached the green tach wire? I know where it goes, but how is the best way to attach it? cut the blue-green wire from the ECU, then attaching all 3 ends together?

thanks!

drifto · 08-02-2007, 08:43 PM

best way is to soldier it/ shrink wrap together, but they also sell 3-way t-type crimp connectors that will work good too. whatever you prefer. just dont twist it and elec. tape it

kapo · 08-04-2007, 01:24 PM

well.. i followed the instructions and the tach is not working.. one stupid question, the fuse (#24) i took from the box i need to attach it to the "add a fuse".. right? (i did it), is any special direction the fuse goes?

another question.. for the ground I needed to add some wire... but the wire is thicker that the tach black wire... that is a problem?

I tried everything... and nothing, the needle doesnt move, and no ilumination also.. Im using the glowshift. Any has this problem?

cali yaris · 08-04-2007, 02:01 PM

I've sent one glowshift back already, but yours is probably not the unit. Shouldn't be a problem with your ground wire size.

Have you hooked up 12v to the tach to make sure it lights up?

Do you have a way of testing a wire to see if there's juice in it?

kapo · 08-04-2007, 02:11 PM

Red wire in #24.. with the 7.5 amp.
Yellow wire in #9 with the 10 amp.

* what happen if i do a wire jump in the "add a fuse" instead of puting the fuse?

i guess i will need to buy a tester to see what is going on..

04-23-2007, 10:10 PM	#1
wagoneer View User's Garage Drives: 07 Liftback - Red Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 25	I seriously considered it. It is perfect. However, I noticed that the windows on the driver side were fogging up the other day while driving in the rain, even with the vent pointed that way. I can't imagine how bad it would be without an air vent. __________________ DRL removed rear debadged Tachometer installed Mudguards installed Rear Bumper Guard installed FUTURE = Fog Lights, arm rest, RS spoiler, cruise, black 17" wheels

05-16-2007, 12:57 AM	#4
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	where did you hook up the illumination wire and HOW did you do im new to the hole wiring thing and a step by step diy for just hook the two wires would be cool __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

05-29-2007, 08:35 AM	#8
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	I installed my Speedhut gauge this weekend with the help of this DIY. However, my gauge has two Illumination wires and two grounds. I guess one for the gauge and one for the shift LED. The LED's light up fine and so does the needle, but the backlight is very very dim. Any advice? __________________

06-04-2007, 08:40 AM	#12
Sway84 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 309	you know i was just thinking that and i had a thread posted for it under cosmetics and in the a-pillar guages thread __________________ Rice on, Rice Off Ron Cabading

08-02-2007, 08:43 PM	#15
drifto View User's Garage Drives: 07 5spd Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 251	best way is to soldier it/ shrink wrap together, but they also sell 3-way t-type crimp connectors that will work good too. whatever you prefer. just dont twist it and elec. tape it __________________ Going from drift to grip... 07 Yaris LB 5spd AE86 Corolla GTS 5spd http://microimage.ning.com/ http://www.microimageonline.com/store.html

04-23-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	true. o so very true. I noticed that the windows tend to fog up relatively fast compared to other cars. __________________

05-01-2007, 04:13 AM	#3
barebonedvitz return of the comeback Drives: white '08LB..very nice,i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sacramento,CA Posts: 155	how about in the compartment? :P just in case u wanted to go sleeper :P

05-19-2007, 05:20 PM	#7
yariSB86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: OH Posts: 211	Thanks for the DIY! just installed my glowshift 7 color tach. gotta love wire testers :) posting pics after i make the wires invisible. woot woot

05-29-2007, 05:56 PM	#9
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	Bumpity Help Me! __________________

06-04-2007, 01:07 AM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	glowshift coming next week, will post install pics also. I want mine on the other side of the steering wheel if possible though, that's where I'm used to looking on my other cars.

06-06-2007, 08:15 PM	#13
rwseattle Rwseattle View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris (BASE) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 130	Yes, post pic. I'm interested in the speedhut tach.

08-02-2007, 07:46 PM	#14
kapo Argentina Presente! View User's Garage Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 111	one small question.. how do you guys attached the green tach wire? I know where it goes, but how is the best way to attach it? cut the blue-green wire from the ECU, then attaching all 3 ends together? thanks!

08-04-2007, 01:24 PM	#16
kapo Argentina Presente! View User's Garage Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 111	well.. i followed the instructions and the tach is not working.. one stupid question, the fuse (#24) i took from the box i need to attach it to the "add a fuse".. right? (i did it), is any special direction the fuse goes? another question.. for the ground I needed to add some wire... but the wire is thicker that the tach black wire... that is a problem? I tried everything... and nothing, the needle doesnt move, and no ilumination also.. Im using the glowshift. Any has this problem?

08-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#17
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I've sent one glowshift back already, but yours is probably not the unit. Shouldn't be a problem with your ground wire size. Have you hooked up 12v to the tach to make sure it lights up? Do you have a way of testing a wire to see if there's juice in it? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-04-2007, 02:11 PM	#18
kapo Argentina Presente! View User's Garage Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 111	Red wire in #24.. with the 7.5 amp. Yellow wire in #9 with the 10 amp. * what happen if i do a wire jump in the "add a fuse" instead of puting the fuse? i guess i will need to buy a tester to see what is going on..

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