VR6 Lee 0 Posted February 22, 2014 I'm looking at installing my Corrado VDO gauges in the next month and was wondering if anyone knows exactly what I need? I have searched but can't seem to find anything. I just want to make sure I have all the proper kit for a good installation. Thanks for your help. PS: Is it worth doing the heater matrix during the gauges install? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Heatermatrix yeah as I want to see you struggle haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted February 22, 2014 Heatermatrix yeah as I want to see you struggle haha haha!!!! WHO NEEDS ENEMY'S... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoffersmaher 10 Posted February 25, 2014 Apart from senders for the gauges you have and some wiring etc you should be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyvr6 10 Posted February 25, 2014 Have you read the Wiki Lee? http://wiki.the-corrado.net/gauge_pod_fitting_guide.html These are dead easy to fit, took me about half an hour to fit mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted February 26, 2014 Cheers Wes, Looks very easy so I will get parts at weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted March 13, 2014 Removed the old oil sender and put in the new dual pole sender.. Question is should this be hand tight or tightened with a spanner until it won't move, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 13, 2014 Removed the old oil sender and put in the new dual pole sender.. Question is should this be hand tight or tightened with a spanner until it won't move, Which sender did you buy... Was it expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted March 13, 2014 I got the one from VW heritage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Lee do you have a part number? Edited March 13, 2014 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 13, 2014 Removed the old oil sender and put in the new dual pole sender.. Question is should this be hand tight or tightened with a spanner until it won't move, Spanner tight so it seals properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) http://wiki.the-corrado.net/gauge_pod_fitting_guide.html Was thinking instead of using the glove box for switch live is it possible to use the cigarette lighter for switched live and illumination? Edited April 20, 2014 by VR6 Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted April 21, 2014 Gauges all in. Oil pressure and illumination working but no volts even though multimeter is showing 12v is being sent to gauges.. Grrrr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyvr6 10 Posted April 21, 2014 Lee are they standard gauges or have they the ddi faces on them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted April 21, 2014 Ddi faces wesley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyvr6 10 Posted April 21, 2014 This is what it will be Lee!! I've had endless problems with mine not sticking down completely flat, so the ddi face rubs on the back of the needle making it not move, I took the needles off carefully using a fork then used 3m double sided thin tape and stuck them down all over, been perfect since. You can check this by looking carefully at the volt needle, you will see if the ddi face is touching the needle base. Any problems pm me and I'll send you my number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyvr6 10 Posted April 21, 2014 Also if your using ddi faces remove the two original bulbs as they look far better lit up without these shining in the background! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted April 21, 2014 Hes removing the ddi face that came with it when bought second hand. oem is where its at ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted April 21, 2014 Ddi faces wesley Jon vr6s name must have changed to Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted April 21, 2014 Takes you an age to reply, all sorted now anyway the pin on the volts needle was stuck solid easy fix with a pair of pliers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted April 22, 2014 All installed and running like a dream. They look awesome. Now on to the next job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
