Defi ADVANCE BF User Manual

Manual

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE CR

SI SeriesSI Series

DF07801〜DF09302

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE BF

SI SeriesSI Series

DF09901〜DF10603

USDM SeriesUSDM Series

DF09904〜DF10604

This product functions with the Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit. This product alone does
not function. Please refer to the Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual as well.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
This product is an additional product for providing information to automobile users about engine conditions
and other important factors. Before installing and using the product, please read this manual and the
warranty card thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation personnels. After installation,
please keep this manual and the warranty card for future reference. In the event that this product (or the
vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this operation
manual and warranty card accompany the product.

Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.

When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual for
the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Please obtain a
full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before using the product,
please confirm all the components are included in the package.

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Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】

In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the 3
levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe and
proper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Confirmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.

Danger

Warning

Caution

Confirmation

Propertiesforsafetywarning

Prohibited

Before handling (for installation personnel)

Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn off the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of this product.
Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag
systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference
with normal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas
where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other
shock absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause fires.
When wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure to confirm that there is no
disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in short-circuit, electrical shock, fire, or other hazards.
The ignition-switched +12V(IGN) line must be connected to the vehicle's ignition-switched wire with a fuse of 30A or
less. High-capacity fuse(more than 30A) will not blowout even with an abnormal current flow and may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while the condition exists could
result in an accident, fire, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power wire is changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated
capacity may cause fire.
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.

Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Do
not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle such as the airbag
system. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation could
cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also
damage or destroy the product.
Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off. The
engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. Before
tapping engine rev or speed signal from the ECU, please make sure that you have connected the power supply wire
of the advance control unit. And then confirm that the DC Source LED of the advance control unit is lighted with
ignition on. If it is functioning normally, remove negative terminal connector from battery and go ahead with wiring
procedure. Incorrect wiring may destroy your ECU, ignition system and other engine management devices.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly. Continued use while the
condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in
other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This may cause more
injuries in the event of an accident.

This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure
they are correctly reattached.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to
malfunction.
Please set it up so that the equipment such as the wireless machines and cellular phones that emits electric waves
should not touch the advance control unit. It may result in incorrect operation.
Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the engine compartment.
When installing the sensor, do not bend the wire near the sensor body.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not expose the advance control unit to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat
vents.
Install sensors away from hot or wet places.
When using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct sun exposure .
Use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the
wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of
connectors.
Do not install gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn't meet
vehicle safety standards.

Indicates the imminent dangerous situation of death or serious injury if the product is
mishandled.

Indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

Indicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the product
is improperly operated.

Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.

Indicatesattentionneedstobepaid.(Includingwarnings)

Indicatesrestrictedactions.(PROHIBITEDactions)

Must

Indicatesactionsthatneedtobecarriedout.(MUSTactions)

Danger

Warning

Caution

'13.08-1

IMPORTANT

WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES

disassemble/

modify

24V

Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having
internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after
installation of this product.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the package to the
customer along with the warranty.
The gauge pointer may not be in the proper position when you purchase the product. Normal
function will resume when power is connected.
Please confirm with the maintenance book on the car that the manufacturer issued when installing and detaching
genuine parts.
Before tapping wires, check the voltage of the existing wire. After tapping the wire, check the voltage of the tapped
wire again to confirm whether you have tapped into the proper place.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be kept as
far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of car navigation system or car television. Failure to do
so may result in interference of television display.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle
while installing.

Over90°

A

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Warning

Confirmation

Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer
will void the warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy
the product.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at the
display for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.
Discontinue use of this product if the gauge doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor
comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as
possible. Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Do not operate during driving.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow those.

Caution

On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and
the wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the
locks of connectors.

Confirmation

This product cannot be linked to the Defi-Link System.
Do not connect more than one gauge of the same variety. (Ex. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.)
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indication
of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might be color difference in the
LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to use conditions, etc.

Common Features of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF

●

The advanced system (interactive communication) is implemented.

●

Operation from distance is enabled using a remote control switch unit.

●

Flat glass, high-definition scale and long, narrow pointer provides accurate indication and high visibility.

●

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations.

●

To install additional gauges, you can just make connection between gauges and attach the wire from the sensor to

the advance control unit.

●

Our original stepping motor is used to enable a smooth, instantaneous response to high performance sport driving.

●

The microcontroller calibrates up to 270°of deflection angle in 3072 to 4600 segments (0.088° to 0.059°) and

provides accurate vehicle information.

●

Self-diagnosis function detects a disconnection of wire, short circuit and communication error, and indicates the error

condition with the warning LED.

●

A warning value (arbitrary) can be set. Buzzer sounds when the warning LED (red) is turned on (buzzer sound can be

turned on/off).

●

Data obtained during driving (peak value and warning value) can be stored up to three minutes, and the data can be

replayed after driving.

●

A dedicated mounting bracket and meter cup are provided as standard equipment.

●

With both fuel pressure gauge and turbo installed, differential pressure can be displayed on the fuel pressure gauge.

Features of ADVANCE CR

●

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations designed for ADVANCE CR.

●

The illumination at night can be switched between two different colors (white dial: amber red/blue, black dial:

white/amber red)

●

The outer edge of the glass is illuminated in red in a ring shape at night.

●

A regular position bezel is included as standard equipment.

Features of ADVANCE BF

●

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations designed for ADVANCE BF.

●

The light-emitting gauge always provides clear visibility with high contrast.

●

Brightness can be adjusted by selecting from five levels for daytime and nighttime separately (nighttime dimming

cancellation function is available).

Product Specifications of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF

■Power-supply voltage: 10V to 16V DC (12V vehicles only)

■Current consumption: the maximum value obtained when connecting seven gauges

+B wire: 2A (IGN ON)
5mA (IGN OFF)
ILM wire: 800mA

■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: °C(°F)
Temperature range for storage Temperature range for operation
CR/BF gauge -30（-22） ~ +80(176) -20(-4) ~ +60(140)
ADVANCE Control unit -30（-22） ~ +80(176) -20(-4) ~ +60(140)
Switch unit -30（-22） ~ +80(176) -20(-4) ~ +60(140)
Boost sensor -30（-22） ~ +100(212) -30（-22） ~ +80(176)
Pressure sensor -30（-22） ~ +140(284) -30（-22） ~ +120(248)
Temperature sensor -30（-22） ~ +150(302) -20（-4） ~ +150(302)
Exhaust temperature sensor -30（-22） ~ +130(266) -30（-22） ~ +130(266)

*The upper temperature limit of sensor connectors is 105℃（221°F）.
*The sensing part of exhaust temp. sensor is not included in the temperature range above.

■Illumination color

Gauge pointer: red
Warning LED: red
PEAK LED: blue

Illumination color at night for CR gauge

White dial: amber red and blue
Black dial: white and amber red

Dial

Switchable between two different colors

Ring

Red

Illumination color for light-emitting BF gauge

White/amber red/blue

*The outer edge of the glass is not illuminated and

the change of illumination color is not available on
ADVANCE BF gauge.

*How to operate ADVANCE BF (Please refer to Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual for common operations of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF.)

■Changing the opening/ending mode

For the opening mode and ending mode, you can select either A type (Simple) or B type (HA-NA-BI)
by sliding the DIP switch 2 attached to the advance control unit. Before changing the
opening/ending mode, make sure that the ignition is off.
Please check both A type and B type operations for their performances.

*The outer edge of the glass is not illuminated and the change of illumination color is not available

on ADVANCE BF gauge.

■Real mode

●

Adjusting brightness manually

You can adjust the brightness by pressing the right in the Real mode, Rec mode or Play mode.

R

Five levels of brightness are provided for daytime and nighttime separately.
Day mode is changed to night mode as illumination switch turns on.
Also, an illumination cancellation function is available which enables to set the highest level of brightness
for daytime in night mode. This can be done by pressing the right several times.

■Setting mode

●

Setting the warning value

R

Regardless of the illumination status (ON/OFF), the dial illumination of selected gauge lights up with
high brightness and the warning LED flashes, whereas the dial illumination of unselected gauge
lights up with low brightness and the warning LED turns off.

Please refer to Def-link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual for common operations of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF.

Dimensions and part names

【Gauge front】

PEAK LED(Blue)

Warning LED(Red)

[With Regular position bezel
Meter cup・Mounting bracket]

CR Φ52(2 1/16”)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

69.6(2.74”) ~ 71.1(2.8”)

H

I

【Gauge side】【Gauge back】

A

Φ

Gauge size

C

B

・

E

F

Φ

D

Connectors

for meter wires

*

in ADVANCE BF gauge unit.

Sold separately: Regular Position Bezel

H

G (movable -up and down-)

I

Part number: PDF08607G

Gauge size Unit : mm(inches)

CR Φ60(2 3/8”)

58.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)

68.6(2.7”)

17.8(0.8”)

62.5(2.46”)

15°
28°

66.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)

68. 6(2.7”)

17.8(0.8”)

70.5(2.77”)

77.6(3.05”) ~ 79.1(3.1”)
15°
32°

A regular position bezel is not included

Connector for ADVANCE Indicator

    Sold separately:

ADVANCE Indicator

      Part number: DF09601

Lot No. label
Do not peel off
the labels
sticked on the
product and
warranty card.

BF Φ60(2 3/8”)

66.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)

68. 6(2.7”)*

17.8(0.8”)*

70.5(2.77”)*

77.6(3.05”) ~ 79.1(3.1”)

*
15°*
32°*

Installation （for customer and installation personnel）

Please refer to ADVANCE Control unit operation manual when installing gauges.
Confirm all the components are included in the package.

■How to wire mete wires

→

Meter Wire

■How to use the regular position bezel

Red triangle

・

The red triangle can be used as a limit mark such as speed

limits, not as a warning indicator.

・

To move the position of the red triangle, remove the bezel

once and then adjust the position and attach it again.

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

Connect to the ADVANCE control unit or other gauges.

■How to attach Mounting bracket set

1) Cut the double sided tape as shown in figure 1.

2) Insert convex part of the mounting bracket over the legs of the meter cup. Attach the mounting
bracket to the meter cup with the bolt, nut, and washer included in the kit as shown in figure 2.

3) Attach one piece of double sided tape and the buffer on the gauge as shown in figure 3. (Cut the
buffer into 16cm(6.3”) when installing

Φ 52(2 1/16”) series.)

4) Pass the meter wires through the hole of the meter cup and connect them to the gauge.

5) Place the gauge in the meter cup making sure that the wires are not sandwiched.

6) Attach double sided tape on the back of the mounting bracket as shown in figure 4. Bend the
mounting bracket to conform to the structure of the location where you intend to attach it.

7) Fix the mounting bracket with commercial tapping screws as shown in figure 5.

Confirmation

Use appropriate dashboard cleaning liquids (commercially available) to clean the area
where the double sided tape will be attached.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90
degrees.

Over90°

A

Use commercial tapping screws with double sided tapes to fix gauges on dashboard.

[figure 1] [figure 3][figure 2]

Nut

Washer

Bolt

Double
sided tape

Buffer

[figure 4] [figure 5]

Mounting bracket
(rear side)

Holes for screws
(Φ4.4mm)

Attaching position

of buffer

Use tapping screws commercially available.

Turbo/Boost/In-Mani

(DF078, 079, 080, 086, 087, 088, 099, 100, 101 series)

■Components

Light blue

3pins

Gauge 1pc Boost sensor 1pc Sensor wire 2.5ｍ

For inside diameter

Φ4mm x 3

Inside

(8 1/5ft) 1pc

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

diameter

Φ

4mm

Three way joint

1pc

Rubber hose 0.5m

(1 3/5ft) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■How to attach boost sensor

Attach with clamps.
(commercially available)

Three-way joint

(a)

(c)

(b)

Surge tank

Fuel regulator

Rubber hose

Sensor
*Be sure to be installed facing side the

hole down.

To sensor wire

1) The rubber hose attached to the sensor should be as short as possible. Attach the sensor with bolts
(M6) in the engine compartment in an area where it will not be subject to excess heat or vibration.

2) Access to the air pressure intake may be obtained between the surge tank and the fuel regulator.

(A)Detach the vacuum hose from the surge tank side that has less pressure oscillations and connect

it to the point (a) or (b) of the three way joint.

(B)In order to connect the surge tank with three way joint, cut the required length of the hose from

the included rubber hose.

(C)Use the remaining rubber hose to connect the sensor to the three way joint.

Warning

To avoid disconnection of rubber hose and air leak, attach hose clamps or use tie-wraps to secure the
adjacent hose in the engine compartment. Disconnected hose or air leak could cause damage to the
engine.

Confirmation

The length of the included rubber hose is 0.5m. Please adjust appropriately.
The included three-way joint can be used only for the piping inner diameter of Φ4 between the surge
tank and fuel pressure regulator. In case of other than

Φ4, use another joint that fits properly.

The sensor must be installed being the rubber hose connection side faced down.
For vehicles which have a solenoid valve between the surge tank and the fuel pressure regulator,
place a three-way joint closer to the surge tank side than to the solenoid side.

OIL PRESS. (DF081, 089, 102 series)

■Components

Black
3pins

Gauge 1pc Pressure sensor

(1/8PT) 1pc

Sensor wire 3ｍ

(10ft) 1pc

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■How to attach pressure sensor (Use a commercial sensor attachment.)

Detach the original
element.

Sensor attachment
(commercially available)

Engine

Wind Teflon tape.

Be sure not to twist.

Thread size 1/8PT

O ring

(provided with commercial parts)

To sensor wire

→

Sensor

Engine

Warning

Be sure the sensor wire is not twisted when installing the sensor. The sensor wire will be cut.
Oil spills by the installation work. Please replenish the engine with oil. The engine might overheat
when oil is too little.
To avoid oil leaks by installing of the sensors, use Teflon tape. Before driving, inspect oil blocks for
leaks. Leaks could cause a fire or damage the engine.
Do not install the sensor near oil pump. Do not install the sensor to pressure switch directly. Failure to
do so could damage the sensor because the pressure pulsation is too big and exceed three times
full-scale momentarily.
To avoid the damage of the sensor wire, please fix the waterproof connector on the vehicle body and
do not bend the sensor wire near the sensor.

Confirmation

The thread size of the pressure sensor is 1/8PT. Use a sensor attachment of 1/8PT.

Tighten the sensor into the sensor attachment and then connect it to the sensor wire.

FUEL PRESS. (DF082, 090, 103 series)

■Components

Red

3pins

Gauge 1pc Pressure sensor

(1/8PT) 1pc

Sensor wire 2.5ｍ

(8 1/5ft) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■How to attach pressure sensor (Use a commercial three-way joint and hose unions.)

Fuel pressure regulator

Be sure not to twist.

*Cut the fuel feed pipe and install hose

unions.

*If the material used for the inner surface

of fuel feed pipe is resin, a hose union
may not be fixed. Check the material
before cutting the fuel feed pipe.

To sensor wire

Sensor

↑

Wind Teflon tape.

Fix tightly with clamps.
(commercially available)

Fuel return pipe
(low pressure)

Hose union
(commercially
available)

Three-way joint
(commercially available)

Thread size 1/8PT

Fuel feed pipe (high pressure)

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

Warning

Be sure the sensor wire is not twisted when installing the sensor. The sensor wire will be cut.
Before cutting the fuel feed pipe, be certain to remove the gas cap to relieve any pressure built up in the
fuel tank.
When cutting the fuel feed pipe, be certain to discharge static electricity. Otherwise, there is a possibility
of the ignition in gasoline.
Wear glasses to protect eyes when cutting the fuel filter pipe.
To avoid fuel leaks during installation of the sensor, use Teflon tape. Attach hose connection and fuel
feed tubing with clamps. Inspect pipes and hose connections for leaks before driving.
To avoid the damage of the sensor wire, please fix the waterproof connector on the vehicle body and
do not bend the sensor wire near the sensor.

Confirmation

The sensor must be installed on the feed (high pressure) pipe side between the fuel tank and the
fuel pressure regulator.
*It is not possible to obtain accurate fuel pressure from the return (low pressure) side at the rear of the

fuel pressure regulator.
The thread size of hose unions and the three-way joint need to be 1/8PT. Use hose unions and a
three-way joint of 1/8PT.

Tighten the sensor into the sensor attachment and then connect it to the sensor wire.

OIL TEMP. (DF083, 091, 104 series)

■Components

Red

2pins

Gauge 1pc Temperature sensor

(1/8PT) 1pc

Sensor wire 3m

(10ft) 1pc

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■

How to attach temperature sensor (Use a commercial sensor attachment.)

Detach the original element.

Sensor attachment
(commercially available)

Wind Teflon tape.

Be sure not to twist.

To sensor wire

→

Do not put the sensor in the side
hole. The depth of the hole for the
sensor must be more than 30mm.

Engine

(provided with
commercial parts)

O ring

Sensor

Thread size 1/8PT

Engine

Warning

Be sure the sensor wire is not twisted when installing the sensor. The sensor wire will be cut.
Oil spills by the installation work. Please replenish the engine with oil. The engine might overheat
when oil is too little.
To avoid oil leaks by installing of the sensors, use Teflon tape. Before driving, inspect oil blocks for
leaks. Leaks could cause a fire or damage the engine.
To avoid the damage of the sensor wire, please fix the waterproof connector on the vehicle body and
do not bend the sensor wire near the sensor.

Confirmation

The thread size of the temperature sensor is 1/8PT. Use a sensor attachment of 1/8PT.

The depth of the hole for the sensor must be more than 30mm.

Tighten the sensor into the sensor attachment and then connect it to the sensor wire.

WATER TEMP. (DF084, 092, 105 series)

■Components

Pink

2pins

Gauge 1pc Temperature sensor

(1/8PT) 1pc

Sensor wire 3m

(10ft) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

■How to attach temperature sensor (Use a commercial sensor attachment.)

*Cut the upper hose and connect the

sensor attachment between hoses.

Radiator

Upper hose

Sensor attachment
(commercially available)

Attach tightly with clamps.
(commercially available)

Wind Teflon tape.

Thread size 1/8PT

Be sure not to twist.

Sensor

→To sensor wire

Warning

Be sure the sensor wire is not twisted when installing the sensor. The sensor wire will be cut.
Coolant spills by the installation work. Please replenish the engine with coolant and bleed the air
from the system, or the engine might overheat.
To avoid water leaks during installation of the sensors, use Teflon tape. Attach the sensor
attachment and upper hose with clamps. Inspect hose connections for leaks before driving.
To avoid the damage of the sensor wire, please fix the waterproof connector on the vehicle body and
do not bend the sensor wire near the sensor.

Confirmation

The thread size of the temperature sensor is 1/8PT. Use a sensor attachment of 1/8PT.

Tighten the sensor into the sensor attachment and then connect it to the sensor wire.

EXHAUST TEMP. (DF085, 093, 106 series)

■Components

Black

2pins

Gauge 1pc Exhaust temperature

sensor 1pc

Fitting (1/8PT) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc *Regular position

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Buffer

1pc

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■How to attach exhaust temperature sensor for exhaust temperature

Make a threaded screw
hole (1/8PT).

Exhaust manifold

Fitting(a)

Bushing

Thread size 1/8PT

1) Make a 1/8PT threaded screw hole in the exhaust manifold pipe. (Weld if the pipe wall thickness is not

enough）

2) Dismantle the fitting. Do not crush the bushing inside the fitting.

3) Tighten the fitting(a) to the hole of the exhaust manifold.

4) Pierce the sensor through the fitting(b) and the busing.

5)

Insert the edge of the sensor into the fitting(a) and position it at the center of the exhaust pipe.

6) Tighten the fitting(b).

Warning

To avoid personal injury, do not install the exhaust temperature sensor while the engine is hot.
When making a hole, make sure no chip remains in the exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in
damage to the engine, exhaust pipe, or turbine.

Confirmation

The thread size of the fitting is 1/8PT. Make a threaded screw hole of 1/8PT.
Tighten the sensor into the sensor attachment and then connect it to the sensor wire.

Sensor wire 2.5ｍ

(8 1/5ft) 1pc

bezel 1pc(CR only)

Mounting

bracket 1pc

Fitting(b)

Exhaust temperature sensor

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

Sensor wire

Lineup (for customer)

Product Name Product No.

Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit DF07703

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF need to be used with the advance control unit.
One advance control unit can control up to 7 gauges.

Do not connect more than one gauge of the same variety. (Ex. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.)

*In-Mani Press is an abbreviation of Intake Manifold Pressure.

■CR gauges (SI models)

Product name

Turbo2.0

Turbo1.2

In-Mani Press *

Oil Press

Fuel Press

Oil Temp

Water Temp

Exhaust Temp

Tachometer

■BF gauges Φ 60 series (SI models)

Product name Display range White Model

Turbo2.0
Turbo1.2

In-Mani Press *

Oil Press

Fuel Press

Oil Temp

Water Temp

Exhaust Temp

Tachometer

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BF gauges Φ 2 3/8” series (USDM models)

Product name Display range

Boost

Oil Press

Fuel Press

Oil Temp

Water Temp

Exhaust Temp

Display range

-100〜 +200kPa

-100〜 +120kPa

-100〜 +20kPa
0 〜 1000kPa

0 〜 600kPa
50 〜 150℃
20 〜 120℃

200 〜 1100℃

0 〜 9000rpm

-100〜 +200kPa

-100〜 +120kPa

-100〜 +20kPa
0 〜 1000kPa

0 〜 600kPa
50 〜 150℃
20 〜 120℃

200 〜 1100℃

0 〜 9000rpm

-30inHg〜 +29PSI
0 〜 145PSI

0 〜 87PSI

122 〜 302 °F

68 〜 248 °F

392 〜 2010 °F

Φ 52 series

White Dial

DF07801 DF07802
DF07901 DF07902
DF08001 DF08002
DF08101 DF08102
DF08201 DF08202
DF08301 DF08302
DF08401 DF08402
DF08501 DF08502

DF09901
DF10001
DF10101
DF10201
DF10301
DF10401
DF10501
DF10601
DF10704

Amber Red Model

DF09904
DF10204
DF10304
DF10404
DF10504
DF10604

Black Dial

Amber Red Model

DF09902
DF10002
DF10102
DF10202
DF10302
DF10402
DF10502
DF10602
DF10705

Φ 60 series

White Dial

DF08601
DF08701
DF08801 DF08802
DF08901 DF08902
DF09001 DF09002
DF09101 DF09102
DF09201 DF09202
DF09301 DF09302
DF09403 DF09404

Black Dial

DF08602
DF08702

Blue Model

DF09903
DF10003
DF10103
DF10203
DF10303
DF10403
DF10503
DF10603
DF10706

■ Factory default settings of warning values

Gauge

Tur bo

In-Mani Press

Tachometer 7000 RPM 300 11000

Oil press

Fuel press

Oil temp

Water temp

Exhaust temp

Default

setting

Unit

100 kPa -100 200

14.5 PSI -14.5 29
10 kPa -100 200

1.45 PSI -14.5 29

120 kPa 0 100 0

17.5 P SI 0 145

150 kPa 0 6 00

21.8 PSI 0 87

125 ℃ 0150
257 °F 32 302
105 ℃ 0150
221 °F 32 302
850 ℃ 01100

1562 °F 32 2010

Setting range Lighting

Minimum Maximum

condition

Set value

and above

Set value

and above

Set value

and above

Set value

and below

Set value

and below

Set value

and above

Set value

and above

Set value

and above

Please refer to the Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual for installation,
operation, troubleshooting, repair parts, optional parts, and terms and conditions.

Maintenance & Check/Warranty & Servicing

■Warranty card・Terms and conditions

This product is delivered with this operation manual and a warranty card. Please read terms and conditions in this
manual thoroughly and keep the warranty card in a safe place. Failure to show this warranty will void the warranty.

■Warranty period

Limited one year warranty. The warranty period starts at the date of retail purchase by the original end-user
purchase. Please confirm the warranty card is provided with the information of retail store where purchased. Please
refer to Limited Warranty for details.

Except in the case of defects, we shall not be liable for any trouble including violation, accident or improper
wiring resulting from using this product.
The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair performed or caused to be performed by the end user.
Such action can destroy or damage this product.

■Inspection

Please ask the shop you purchased the product for inspection if any defect in product is suspected. We don't accept
the order of fixing because Defi products require installation and wiring to the vehicle. In case you cannot go to the
shop you purchased because of move-out or closure of shop, please ask the nearest Defi Distributor listed in the
Defi website.
For a repair/inspection service, take the warranty card and customer contact information with you.

Please conduct periodic inspections by Defi through a shop which sells Defi products or Defi’s official distributor
every five years. Inspection is available at an additional cost. In the case you purchase used products or used
vehicles with products of Defi, please have an inspection by Defi as well before using them.

■Label

The label sticked on the product is for the product traceability. Do not peel it off.

■Repairing

When a repair is necessary, we will return the inspection result report through the store to you. After receiving a
repair service request, we start repairing. Ask the store how much it costs and how long it takes to repair.

■Discarding the products

Please dispose products in accordance with disposal laws, state laws and local government. A recycle label on the
package indicates that the package is recyclable.

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE CR & ADVANCE BF Operation Manual

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Issue First edition: August, 2013

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Manufacturer

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Contact Information Defi, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
[Address] 190-1 Fujihashi 1-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2141 JAPAN
[URL] http://www.defi-shop.com/

PAT. 3019067 PAT. 3019939

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