Blorpcandy
Member
Hey all, good to be back -
I looked thoroughly through this form and the internet, but was unable to find anything relevant. Apologies if it's somewhere on here and I missed it.
Earlier this month I finally bit the bullet and sent in my ammeter to have Rocketman give it the works. The gauge comes back, and I use the original plugs re-wired to the acc. stud on the fuse block (and a ground screw) to hook it in. With the car off and the key turned to power, the gauge reads fine. However, starting the car up and getting it to idle, the needle flies from side to side in a sporadic manner. With some sort of load applied (headlights on works most effectively), the needle steadies out fine.
Thinking about it, I realize that adding some resistance in-line might fix the problem, but I'm not 100% sure. I figured I'd add a small incandescent bulb either in-line with the positive or negative wire.
I'm hoping it isn't the gauge (why would it be?), and I'm hoping it isn't my alternator either - though if it is... maybe a blessing in disguise.
If any one has experienced this before, or knows what I'm doing wrong, I'd greatly appreciate the feedback.
All the best,
Tyler
I looked thoroughly through this form and the internet, but was unable to find anything relevant. Apologies if it's somewhere on here and I missed it.
Earlier this month I finally bit the bullet and sent in my ammeter to have Rocketman give it the works. The gauge comes back, and I use the original plugs re-wired to the acc. stud on the fuse block (and a ground screw) to hook it in. With the car off and the key turned to power, the gauge reads fine. However, starting the car up and getting it to idle, the needle flies from side to side in a sporadic manner. With some sort of load applied (headlights on works most effectively), the needle steadies out fine.
Thinking about it, I realize that adding some resistance in-line might fix the problem, but I'm not 100% sure. I figured I'd add a small incandescent bulb either in-line with the positive or negative wire.
I'm hoping it isn't the gauge (why would it be?), and I'm hoping it isn't my alternator either - though if it is... maybe a blessing in disguise.
If any one has experienced this before, or knows what I'm doing wrong, I'd greatly appreciate the feedback.
All the best,
Tyler