Volt meter that fits in dash anyone?
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rageandlove
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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.
OK, for anyone else that shows up on this thread and wants to know how to use an AOB switch (what I used) to power an in-dash voltmeter (like this one), here's what I did:
Note, the switch is on the negative because the gauge requires each volt meter to be wired independently to the battery ... this way one switch can still control both. Hence the funky red (switch) to ground (voltmeter).
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Amazon.com: Cllena 2.1A USB Charger Socket Power Adapter + Voltmeter Tester 1.9ft Wiring and Fuse (Blue LED-2): Cllena
I use that one fits the blanks on the dash.
That one is no longer available. Anyone know of one like that to fit in the dash of my 2018 4Runner?
All the ones I can find are for earlier years.
Glenn Goodlett
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I've had this one for years now. Always on and seems to be pretty accurate as well. Don't remember where it came from, but I see others that look the same listed in other post.
I've had this one for years now. Always on and seems to be pretty accurate as well. Don't remember where it came from, but I see others that look the same listed in other post.
Thanks. I only need one display since I don’t have an aux battery.
jawkdna
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based on the other models that work with the one that is no longer available, this one fits... can't be sure but looks to fit
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Thanks. That looks like it might fit, plus it uses the connector to the 12 volt outlet. I'll order it and see if it fits.
Received this a yesterday and installed today.
Pros:
1. Fits nicely in any of the 4Runner blank switch places.
2. Plug and play. Connects to the 12 volt outlet connectors. No wire cutting, tapping, or fuse taps needed.
3. Nice long wire (4 feet) so you can place it in any of the blank switch places and have it reach the 12 volt outlet.
Cons:
1. Very dim. Impossible to see in the day with sunglasses on.
2. Voltage display is quite low. Display showed 13.1 volts, while my precision voltmeter displayed 13.42 volts.
3. Display voltage drops a couple tenths if you plug in a device to charge, such as my iPhone. I can't believe the system voltage drops that much.
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