Voltage Meter

[Mudhorn]

I have seen posts of nice voltage readout setups. But I keep losing these responses buried in other posts.

Can you brag/post your setup?
The products people are finding that fit perfectly in these odd cutouts (top SOS button slot and center dash coin holder) and panels people are building, I applaud you.

 

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I added two USB ports to the center console on my 4th gen, one each for the driver and the passenger, between the seat heater switches, and on either side of the DAC switch (openings #2 and #4 of the 5 on the center console), that have LED voltage readouts on them. Very useful!

 

[nglayton]

This is what I use -->DUAL BATTERY VOLT METER FOR TOYOTA PRADO 150, LANDCRUISER 200, 2016 HILUX
Available in a couple of different colors to match the rest of your gauges...

 

[Mudhorn]

USB ports

You had the read outs that plug into the ports? How did you like them? I was looking at them on Amazon, just wasn’t sure how accurate they are.

 

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Amazon.com: Kinstecks [Upgraded Version] Motorcycle Voltmeter DC 12V Digital Voltmeter Gauge LED Display Voltage Meter for Motorcycle Car Battery Voltage Monitor-Blue: Automotive

 

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I have USB ports that also have voltage displays on them, not voltage gauges that plug into the USB ports. I haven’t tested them against other voltmeters. I have just assumed they are accurate. I haven’t had any reason to think they’re not accurate. So far, I have been very happy with them.

You had the read outs that plug into the ports? How did you like them? I was looking at them on Amazon, just wasn’t sure how accurate they are.

 

[jawkdna]

This is that size for our 5thGen dash

Amazon.com: Cllena 2.1A USB Charger Socket Power Adapter + Voltmeter Tester 1.9ft Wiring and Fuse (Blue LED-2)

 

[emmantik]

How do these need to be wired? Do they have to be wired directly to the battery terminal? I've seen a video where these are powered from the fuseblock and wired to a fusetap from an ACCESSORY fuse. Can you install from either location? Will wiring from fuseblock have a different reading than if wiring directly from battery terminal? Thanks!

 

[emmantik]

This is what I use -->DUAL BATTERY VOLT METER FOR TOYOTA PRADO 150, LANDCRUISER 200, 2016 HILUX
Available in a couple of different colors to match the rest of your gauges...

How did you get orange/amber? Or is this red?

I don't see an orange/amber option on the Solid Kit site. Thanks!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I use my Halo9 with the Maestro interface to monitor my Alt Voltage, also monitors my TPMS sensors

 

[Chipmunkyota]

I used a meter that goes in the cigarette plug and has 3 usb outs. Many options online.

 

[nglayton]

How did you get orange/amber? Or is this red?

I don't see an orange/amber option on the Solid Kit site. Thanks!

It's actually red.

 

[borfoo3]

This is what I use -->DUAL BATTERY VOLT METER FOR TOYOTA PRADO 150, LANDCRUISER 200, 2016 HILUX
Available in a couple of different colors to match the rest of your gauges...

Same here.

 

[rageandlove]

Same here.

[MENTION=123911]borfoo3[/MENTION] ... Is it on all the time or do you have an on/off switch?

 

[Bumbo]

I was pleased to find that my HAM radio has one built in... it monitors the 2nd battery voltage and radio is still fully functional while on that screen.

 

[borfoo3]

[MENTION=123911]borfoo3[/MENTION] ... Is it on all the time or do you have an on/off switch?

With on/off switch. One for each battery readout. Sorry for the bad pic..

 

[nglayton]

[MENTION=123911]borfoo3[/MENTION] ... Is it on all the time or do you have an on/off switch?

On 24/7/365

Sometimes I don't drive it for 2 weeks at a time. No issues.

 

[emmantik]

This is what I use -->DUAL BATTERY VOLT METER FOR TOYOTA PRADO 150, LANDCRUISER 200, 2016 HILUX
Available in a couple of different colors to match the rest of your gauges...

Anyone know any other options like this that fits into a blank slot? Solid Kit seems to be out of stock and or no longer has them available.

 

[NautyBruiser19]

Anyone know any other options like this that fits into a blank slot? Solid Kit seems to be out of stock and or no longer has them available.

I'm not sure what the deal is with this anymore. I purchased the blue version from Air On Board about a year ago, and they haven't carried it ever since. I found another company in Australia that makes one, but it has their brand name on it.

The only luck I've had finding one with the same look is straight from China on Aliexpress. I have it bookmarked, but the link will not work properly if I try to embed it here. If you do a search for "32x22mm Black Aux Main Car Dual Battery Volt Meter 12v-24v For Toyota Prado 150 Landcruiser 200 Series My16 Hilux-Volt Meters" you should find it!

If I were a betting man, this is probably the actual manufacturer of the original battery meters from Solidkit/AOB. They are made in China after all!

Picture of my blue version: