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Old 09-19-17, 03:16 AM
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Default DIY: Adding a volt meter next to clock
Photos are pretty self explanatory.
Wiring pins 1=gnd 4=b+ 5=acc






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Very cool.. Clean work.
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Nicely done! It has been added to the 2GS FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and DIY Thread.
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Funny, I was looking at the clock the other day and the light caught it a certain way. I could see there was a blank spot to the right of it. People could also use this for their air intake temp sensor, or an Air-Fuel-Ratio display if you dont have space or like me and dont like aftermarket gauge pods.

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Tidy, I like it.

I like the idea of putting an AFR display there especially.
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Originally Posted by TW99GS300
Photos are pretty self explanatory.
Wiring pins 1=gnd 4=b+ 5=acc






Sorry for ask. Where you bye or found that clock? This is something that I thinking for long time to do it, but I never found spot to do it. But,definitively this is the best spot and original way to do it. Clean and excellent work.
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Got a link to where I can buy the volt meter?
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Good job on the write-up Mike! Great mind think alike because I did the same thing a few months ago.
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Originally Posted by eicca
Got a link to where I can buy the volt meter?
I bought mine on amazon.

Here is the link:
Amazon Amazon

There are other options for sure, you just need to find the right size.
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Originally Posted by Spyder78
Good job on the write-up Mike! Great mind think alike because I did the same thing a few months ago.
I did this back in April of 2016, someone was asking about it in the group recently so thought I'll post it on here too for easier reference
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Excellent write-up.
Just finished mine.
Voltage meter cost 1 euro including shipping from ebay.

Thanks and Cheers,
Johan
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i dig how close the color matches. I actually did this back in november of 2016 but i lack to post any of my stuff on this forum... poor uploading of photos onto my computer. you can see mine on my instagram if interested. Workbytyfish
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Can I ask for a link on where you bought yours TyFish?

Thanks.
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SICK just ordered a voltmeter ill do it this weekend! Hope I can still solder haha
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I started doing this mod, and want to confirm a few things before I do something stupid.

Did you separate the very front dark/clear plastic from the frame, and then cut an opening in the frame for the voltmeter? Did you drill out the six glued attach points first?

And how did you mount the voltmeter to the housing? Glue?
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