gauge recalibration
#1
gauge recalibration
So my car had white faced gauges when i bought it, and a few of the gauges are obviously off, speedo is 3 or so mph off at 65, rpm's run a bit higher(i know that may not be an actual problem), gas gauge is off, etc. Is there any way to try and fix this other than trial and error myself.
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#2
Re: gauge recalibration
Put a scanner on it to get the correct values for system voltage (PCM will read a little lower than the gauge - but you can also check it at other points on the engine with a volt meter), RPM, MPH, and coolant temp. Compare the scanner reading to the gauge reading, so you know how much you need to move the needles. Oil pressure will be the most difficult, since you would have to connect a mechanical gauge to the engine. Fuel level should be easy, if you remember where the needle used to sit when you filled it up to the top.
#3
Re: gauge recalibration
Originally Posted by Injuneer
Put a scanner on it to get the correct values for system voltage (PCM will read a little lower than the gauge - but you can also check it at other points on the engine with a volt meter), RPM, MPH, and coolant temp. Compare the scanner reading to the gauge reading, so you know how much you need to move the needles. Oil pressure will be the most difficult, since you would have to connect a mechanical gauge to the engine. Fuel level should be easy, if you remember where the needle used to sit when you filled it up to the top.
#7
Re: gauge recalibration
Im not sure about 1997, but I know that my 2000 auto calibrates, when you plug the gauge pod back in, even without the key in, all the different things max out for a few seconds, then go back to 0 never had to recalibrate...
#9
Re: gauge recalibration
Originally Posted by 02transam 513
well unfortunately that doesn't seem to be how the lt1's are
#10
Re: gauge recalibration
I just did my gauges in my LT1 T/A and my needles didn't reset themselves. My tach was telling me I was idling at 5 grand! I got everything about right though, although my tach is still off about 200 rpm.
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