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Old Sep 27, 2003, 09:14 AM
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Boost Guage only reading Vac! HELP!

I just installed my autometer mechanical boostguage and the only thing it is reading is VAC. I installed the tubing just like this picture shown here.



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Old Sep 27, 2003, 09:40 AM
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Does anyone have any ideas? Please I need your help I am in the garage with the hood open right now!
Old Sep 27, 2003, 09:51 AM
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I have a boost gauge installed as well but I didn't tap it where you had it.
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Its installed incorectyly go over to your left tap off the fuel pressure regulator
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the fpr is 2 inches form your valve cover on the fuel rail
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its the vacuum line next to you catch can in the pic
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so it will read vac and boost tapping the other wire?
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yes sir make sur u put a zip tie on it it will blow off ion higher boost but thats the correct way
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