03-01-2020, 07:20 PM
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Volt meter that fits in dash anyone?
Fellas, I'm looking for a voltmeter that will read main and aux voltages from my 2 battery set up. I want it to fit in one of the switch blanks on the dash. Found plenty of options that require drilling your own holes but ideally would like one that drops straight in one of the existing switch blanks. Can anybody help?
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03-01-2020, 09:59 PM
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Another option, I'm selling one that fits in the center console
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/for-sale-non-t4r-items/275304-fs-5th-gen-blue-voltmeter-bnib-$15-pittsburgh-pa.html
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03-03-2020, 03:41 PM
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Took cigarette lighter thing out and added this in.
works well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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03-03-2020, 03:49 PM
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how do you install--remove lighter and attach to existing wires?
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03-03-2020, 04:49 PM
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That is the one I was talking about. Didn't think to look for it on Ebay, it's like $60 shipped direct from them.
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how do you install--remove lighter and attach to existing wires?
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I have one of these installed as well, had to make the hole slightly bigger and I just cut the factory wires for the factory 12 volt port and attached them to the new USB/Meter.
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03-03-2020, 09:00 PM
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Pic here: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3280366-post38029.html
Supports main and aux. Made for Toyota knock-outs. Perfect fit. Shipped quick from Australia (I think it took a week) Comes in blue too.
From and older post I made:
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^^^^
That's the sort thing I was looking for. Thanks for help and the pics.
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12-13-2020, 02:08 AM
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- that's great. Are those on all the time, or do you have them switched somehow? I'm planning to install one of those, but I'd love to have it switched so it's only drawing power when needed (e.g. camping and using the car battery for lighting.)
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12-13-2020, 02:26 AM
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Hey
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- that's great. Are those on all the time, or do you have them switched somehow? I'm planning to install one of those, but I'd love to have it switched so it's only drawing power when needed (e.g. camping and using the car battery for lighting.) |
Thanks, I’m glad I stumbled upon it.
I have a fused subsystem that is directly connected to the battery, it is controlled via “keyed” relay (the relay is triggered by the key when turned to “on” the step before accessory) that is where I pull the voltage from, so it is as close to the batteries “true” voltage.
You could easily wire it direct and throw a toggle/push inline so that it is on demand.
I would be super cool it the meter was a push button switch itself. 
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12-13-2020, 12:52 PM
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