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Title: Dash board gauges read inaccurate when I turn my headlights on
Post by: barndog on June 08, 2018, 03:25:45 pm
I've really not given much thought to this, however it seem as though I should. every time that I turn on my headlights my temp. gauge, fuel gauge needles move up. any one else have these experiences?
Title: Re: Dash board gauges read inaccurate when I turn my headlights on
Post by: bbeane on June 08, 2018, 03:35:39 pm
Yep, lots on the forum about it. Bad grounds at the dash, or some where else, voltage drop issues. I messed with mine some with no luck. My oil pressure goes down and temp goes up when I turn the lights on. It does not show any change on the Silverleaf. I don't think Silverleaf is an option for non computer engines.
Title: Re: Dash board gauges read inaccurate when I turn my headlights on
Post by: wolfe10 on June 08, 2018, 03:36:42 pm
Just run an extra ground from gauge ground to chassis/metal.
Title: Re: Dash board gauges read inaccurate when I turn my headlights on
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on June 08, 2018, 06:22:45 pm
You will also notice your gauges read differently when you turn on the heater blower. As the guys above have posted, run another ground wire.

Pierce