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Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:39 pm
by Chezand
Hi guys still looking for answers am i right in thinkinh the turbo actuator relies on turbo pressureto open wastegate is so if i put a t in actuator line could this be used for turbo gauge ( on a tdi scirocco )

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:54 pm
by Cuprabob
I would have thought these days it would be easier to read the value from the existing sensor off the CanBus.

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:59 pm
by Chezand
That would work if connected to lap top ect but I'm fitting a gauge ?

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:33 pm
by Cuprabob
You can display it within the DIS along with other parameters if you buy something like Polar FIS.

You could have a look at the set up in a facelift model to see where they have taken it from as it has a boost gauge as standard.

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:03 pm
by xjay1337
Only way to do it in a tdi

Fit egr delete and use the take off there.
Tap into a boost circuit using a self sealing takeoff from merlin motorsport
Use polar fis.

The actuators are vacuum operated and electronically controlled.

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:32 pm
by Chezand
Thanks xjay yes so does actuator not rely on boost pressure ?

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:16 am
by xjay1337
Its irrelevant to the fitting of your boost gauge.

Ive answeree your question. The lines going to the actuator are vacuum lines. I said you need to tap into any BOOST CARRYING line.

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:29 am
by Chezand
Thanks m8 being a bit dim understand now durrrr....

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:30 pm
by Willyjay212
Can someone take a pic off where I'm ment to connect hose, the one I'm taping into is just vacuum
Not sure it's even the right one :/
A picture or video will be great if someone could show me? Please

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Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:18 am
by xjay1337
Willyjay212 wrote:Can someone take a pic off where I'm ment to connect hose, the one I'm taping into is just vacuum
Not sure it's even the right one :/
A picture or video will be great if someone could show me? Please

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I said where in a post above.

Any BOOST carrying pipe.

If you can't figure out what pipe(s) carry boost then take it to a garage.

Re: Turbo gauge fitting

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:47 pm
by Willyjay212
Lol cheeky bugger...

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