Auto Meter 1210 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PASSED

MODEL NUMBER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

OIL

FUEL

WATER

+12V

GND

LAMP

3 3⁄8" & 5" ELECTRIC QUAD GAUGES

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If after completely reading these instructions you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your instrument(s),

please contact Auto Meter Technical Service at 815-899-0801. You may also email us at [e-mail].

Additional information can also be found at http://www.autometer.com

Mounting

Mount a 3 3⁄8" gauge in a 3 3⁄8" dia. hole and a 5" gauge in
4 5⁄8" dia. hole in the dashboard. Fasten with brackets supplied
as shown. (Electrical wire for installation not included.)
To assure proper functioning of this instrument, please read
instructions thoroughly before installing.

NOTE: Some late model vehicles use electronic sensors in their

pressure and temperature senders for engine control func­tions. Before removing the original sender, we recommend
that you contact your automotive dealer to be sure no
critical functions will be disrupted. With pressure gauges
it is beneficial to add a T-fitting to install your new gauge
and to keep the warning light operational. This allows you
to monitor the pressure and still have a warning light to
indicate emergency conditions. The ground, fuel sender,
temperature sender, and oil sender wires should be routed
through fire wall using the supplied grommet.

Step 1

1. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.

Step 2

QUESTIONS:

3 3⁄8" Models

21⁄4"

33⁄4"

5" Models

23⁄8"

311⁄32"

415⁄16"

CAUTION:

Do not touch ignition wire to the sender terminal on
back of gauge or the sender will be damaged.

3 3⁄8" Models

5" Models

419⁄32"

Fuel Level

1. Gauge connects to 240-33 ohm fuel sender (3262), supplied in Quad
gauge/Speedometer kit. Sender is not included in individual Quad
gauges. The 3262 or comparable 240-33 ohm sender will be required.
Route proper length of 18 gauge wire from fuel tank to gauge. Connect
one end to terminal post on fuel level sender and the opposite end to the
spade terminal labeled “FUEL” on back of gauge. See illustration.

NOTE: The Quad gauge will not operate with any other resistance

range and cannot be modified to do so

CAUTION!

As a safety precaution the Red wire of this product
should be fused before connecting it to the positive
(+) side of the 12V DC battery. We recommend
using a 4 Amp, 3AG fast-acting type cartridge fuse
(Littlefuse® # 312 004 or an equivalent) inline with
the Red wire of our product.

Install grounded
wire to sender
flange screw for
proper operation

Step 3

Voltmeter

1. Using 18 gauge wire, route wire through firewall using
grommet. Attach one end to the negative GND (-)
spade terminal on back of gauge, and the opposite
end to a good engine ground. See illustration at right.

2. Attach one length of wire to the positive +12V spade
terminal on back of gauge and opposite end to +12V
terminal on ignition switch or other switched +12V
power source.

NOTE: Hook up of the voltmeter powers the quad gauge. Not

hooking up these wires will result in the other gauges not
working.

Grommet

Ground

Grommet

Ground

To 12V Terminal on Ignition
Switch or other 12V source.

CAUTION:

Do not touch ignition wire to the sender terminal on
back of gauge or the sender will be damaged.

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MODEL NUMBER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

OIL

FUEL

WATER

+12V

GND

LAMP

Step 4

Water Temperature

1. Install water temperature sender. Remove stock
sender for water temperature indicator light and
install new sender.

Sender should automatically be grounded when

installed. If not, proper ground connections should
be made.

2. Route 18 gauge wire through firewall using
grommet. Connect one end to the terminal post on
sender and opposite end to spade terminal labeled
“WATER” on back of gauge. See illustration below.

Includes No. 2258 sender with 1/8” NPT thread size,
3/8” NPT, and 1/2” NPT bushings. Hose adapters and
metric adapters sold separately.

CAUTION:

Do not touch ignition wire to the sender terminal on
back of gauge or the sender will be damaged.

3 3⁄8" Models

TEMPERATURE SENDER

As a safety precaution the Red wire of this product should be

CAUTION!

fused before connecting it to the positive (+) side of the 12V
DC battery. We recommend using a 4 Amp, 3AG fast-acting
type cartridge fuse (Littlefuse® # 312 004 or an equivalent)
inline with the Red wire of our product.

5" Models

Grommet

Step 5

Oil Pressure

1. Remove stock sender for dash warning light and install
gauge adapter. Sender fits
adapter. Sender should automatically be grounded when
installed. If not, proper ground connections should be made.

2. Route 18 gauge wire through firewall using grommet.
Connect one end to terminal post on pressure sender, and
opposite end to the spade terminal labeled “OIL” on back of
gauge. See illustration above.

NOTE: Sender should be remotely mounted on high vibration applications to prevent premature failure of the sender.

If remote mounting we recommend #3227 stainless steel hose kit.

No. 2242 for Domestic
Cars with
Outlet. Ford uses
NPT Adapter included.

1

⁄

" NPT and comes with

8

1

⁄

" NPT

8

1

⁄

"

4

1

⁄

" NPT

4

PRESSURE

SENDER

Grommet

CAUTION:

Do not touch ignition wire to the
sender terminal on back of gauge or
the sender will be damaged.

Step 6

Lighting (3 3⁄8" models only)

1. Connect white wire to
dash lighting or to other
+12V power supply .

Connect black wires to

negative ground source.

TO GROUND (-) NEGATIVE

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

DASH LIGHTING
CIRCUIT OR 12V (+)

WHITE

Lighting (5" models only)

1. Connect one wire to dash lighting
circuit or to other 12V power source
and opposite end to spade terminal
labeled “LAMP” on back of gauge.

Dash lighting or

+12V power supply

5" models only

Step 7

1. Reconnect negative (-) battery cable.

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need the product back. If you need it back immediately mark the outside of the box “RUSH REPAIR,” and Auto Meter will service product within two days after receiving it. ($10.00 charge will
be added to the cost of “RUSH REPAIR.”) If you are sending product back for Warranty adjustment, you must include a copy (or original) of your sales receipt from the place of purchase.

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original purchase. Products
that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option to the consumer, when determined by the manufacturer that the product failed because of defects
in material or workmanship. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts in the instrument and the necessary labor done by the manufacturer to affect the repair or replacement of
the instrument. In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of the instrument, nor shall the manufacturer be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages or
costs incurred due to failure of this product. Warranty claims to the manufacturer must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of product and is non-transferable. All implied warranties shall be limited in duration to the said 12 month warranty period. Breaking the instrument seal, improper use or installation,
accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for consequential damages due to breach of any written or implied
warranty on all products made by the manufacturer.

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FOR SERVICE CONTACT: AUTO METER PRODUCTS Inc. 413 W. Elm St., Sycamore, IL 60178 USA [phone] or

Email us at [e-mail]

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