I am thinking about installing a cheap voltmeter to mount either in my A-pillar (if I can manage that) or right next to it in a pod. Has anybody ever done this before? How should I go about wiring the gauge to the ignition wires? And which ones are they? Furthermore, will I have to cut any holes in the dashboard for any reason (A-pillar mounting OR gauge pod mounting)? I am really nervous about this and I want to do it right the first time. Any stories, experiences, and help is appreciated.

 

Can I ask why? Voltmeters are pointless

Just run a wire to any part/wire which is hot when the ignition is on, then a ground.

A pillar mounting will require drilling screws into the pillar and a hole for the wires to go through. Looks nasty when/if you pull it out. cluster gauge pod is easier to work with IMO. What year do you have?

 

1995. It says under my name lol. And I want a voltmeter so I can monitor my battery. I probably will get an ammeter as well to monitor the alternator, and have a real idea of my electrical system's condition.

Can i ask why people need a gauge that tells them the temperature of their EXHAUST? Voltmeter seems to be quite useful.

 

this thread + OP's sig

 

EGT's are more important to monitor than volts especially in boosted setups. try to learn what something does before you start arguing against it.

 

Well, then why do practically all american cars come with either a voltmeter or an ammeter? I have driven said cars and they come in handy in diagnosing whether the battery is starting to die or the alternator is starting to die. The last thing I want to do while driving down the road is have it stall out because my alternator is fried.

 

The Fast and the Furious. I knew it would stir up some emotions

 

Next time, I will just assume what kind of car you have. Why not just get oil PSI/temp gauges, and everything else you can possibly think of so everything can be monitored. Electricity is usually pretty easy to diagnose, but thats just my opinion.

Why did some Honda's come without a tach? Isn't that just as, or even more important than a volt meter? I have seen some wild things in stock gauge clusters, not everything is necessary. Good luck with w/e you end up doing.