ICONSOLE INSTALLATION IN A 1968 CAMARO FULL

6 o’clock gets the black wire (with white stripe) coming from the horn relay.īOTH of these wires MUST BE hot.12 o’clock gets the black wire coming from the battery junction block (Just because the wire is black does not mean it is a ground!).With the gauge upright there are two terminals one at 12 o’clock and one at 6 o’clock.

The wiring on the back of the amp gauge goes like this: Wire it up! Rear View Of A 1968-69 Camaro Console Amp Gauge It will help you diagnose almost any early GM amp gauge because the wiring colors are the same. This info is not just about the 1967-69 Camaro. We thought we would write this post for those who are having trouble with their Camaro amp gauge. But, you get it wrong and POOF! Now you need a new amp gauge. The amp gauge (sometimes referred to as the battery gauge) is super easy to wire up. The one gauge which has always been a little weird to us here at Midnight Oil is the Camaro amp gauge. The Camaro in 1967-1969 came with the highly desirable option of the Console gauges.

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It CANNOT run between the alternator and the battery because the amp gauge is not designed to take that much amperage. Failure to insure both leads are hot and running parallel will result in a damaged amp gauge which is not covered under the Manufacturer's Warranty.

From the factory, this circuit is picked up between the horn relay and the battery junction block. WARNING: Both leads going to the Amp gauge must be HOT and run parallel to the alternator circuit. NOTE: Kit does not include temperature sender with gauges, console wiring harness or console conversion harness wiring. There is a cheaper reproduction in the marketplace which is internally resisted and the original terminals do not fit the back of the gauge properly. What is an externally resisted gauge? Original AC Delco gauges and Classic Headquarters gauges are externally resisted which means they have either a ceramic or wire-wound resistor connecting two terminals on the back of the gauge which controls the sweep of the needle. Trust Rick’s Camaros for all of your restoration and replacement needs for your 1968 or 1969 Camaro! Add a really nice option to your Camaro today with this superior reproduction. Then, all you need to do is wire up the gauges with a matching console harness and console conversion harness, and connect the oil line. The gauge pod will fit on your Camaro’s factory console without gauges when the front console cover plate is removed.

ICONSOLE INSTALLATION IN A 1968 CAMARO FULL

This full console gauge assembly even includes a low fuel warning module addition. This full set of console gauges, provided by Rick’s Camaros, will enable you to completely understand the function and status of all of your Camaro’s gauges while you are driving. Most Camaros originally came with warning lights which turned on during serious issues in your vehicle. Oil Gauge Line (Not Included In Other Kits!)Ī new console gauge assembly is a superior reproduction for your 1968 or 1969 Camaro. Rear Gauge Mounting Plate & Console GaugeĤ Light Bulbs (Not Included In Other Kits!) Externally Resisted Fuel Gauge With Low Fuel Warning Module

Iconsole installation in a 1968 camaro