DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE - Page 7

WESTI · 02-24-2008, 03:14 PM

Did anyone actually buy the sensor extensions so that they could reach the box because i have my control box mounted in my center console and the boost wire BARELY reached.....

***bbong*** · 02-24-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_GD7

Double check your wiring - especially the illumination part. You should be able to change the brightness on all 3 gauges at the same time. Double check your daisy chain.

Make sure your harness is plugged into METER OUTPUT 2, not OUTPUT 1.

Airbag light, I can't help ya, my 05 didn't have that light.

Ahh well my Boost is plugged into Meter 2, and the rest into Meter 1, so that may be the reason, but why wouldn't you be able to control illumination of both Meter Outputs. Or i'll just reroute the Boost Output to Pod chain instead of going to Meter Output 2.

As for the Airbag, I will just leave the clock tacked in there.

Thanks,
Tom

***halfelite*** · 02-24-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bbong

Ahh well my Boost is plugged into Meter 2, and the rest into Meter 1, so that may be the reason, but why wouldn't you be able to control illumination of both Meter Outputs. Or i'll just reroute the Boost Output to Pod chain instead of going to Meter Output 2.

As for the Airbag, I will just leave the clock tacked in there.

Thanks,
Tom

Meter output 1 is for defi-link meter and output 2 is for meter BF two differnt kinds of gauges. all should bu using bf2 in a dasiy chain.

05_GD7 · 02-25-2008, 03:39 AM

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Ahh well my Boost is plugged into Meter 2, and the rest into Meter 1, so that may be the reason, but why wouldn't you be able to control illumination of both Meter Outputs. Or i'll just reroute the Boost Output to Pod chain instead of going to Meter Output 2.

As for the Airbag, I will just leave the clock tacked in there.

Thanks,
Tom

You need to route your boost gauge wire to your other gauges, or vice versa, then have the single output from those gauges go to METER OUTPUT 2.

OUTPUT 1 will not work with BF series gauges.

***bbong*** · 02-25-2008, 05:54 PM

I just rewired the Boost Gauge to go to the chain with other 3, hooked it up to Output 2, and all is good, also took out the Clock part from the original pod, stuffed it and mount it inside the pod area hidden away, so the air-bag light went out, all gauges are nicely adjustable and lit.

Thank you all for your help, once again very good Howto

slyguySTI · 03-21-2008, 06:00 PM

i just used this write up to install my Boost and Oil pressure, i just hooked up the power wires to the radio harness and A/C harness instead so that everything comes on at the same time... thanks for the great write up...Next up is the EGT, might be a while though...

ChefMasterfunk · 03-26-2008, 11:59 PM

quick question guys.... Like the OP said, the t thingy for the boost gauge is to small for the stock bpv hose.... What size should I look for, I have the one that comes in the box

twozzracer · 03-27-2008, 12:30 AM

Is there any way to use a T-Fitting off any of the gallerys for both the Oil Pressure and Temperature? I just want to know so I don't have only have to tap my block once for the oil signal.

05_GD7 · 03-27-2008, 03:28 AM

Theoretically, its possible. It depends on the size of the T you're using. There isn't much room, at both the intercooler and the alternator gallery plug. But if I had to choose which location to try it, i'd take the alternator. There's more space there for a potential "T".

05_GD7 · 03-27-2008, 03:30 AM

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quick question guys.... Like the OP said, the t thingy for the boost gauge is to small for the stock bpv hose.... What size should I look for, I have the one that comes in the box

I used the T that comes with the stock gauge. Try calling your local subaru parts dept and find out the part number for that T.

***halfelite*** · 03-27-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by twozzracer

Is there any way to use a T-Fitting off any of the gallerys for both the Oil Pressure and Temperature? I just want to know so I don't have only have to tap my block once for the oil signal.

I dont think this will work. I think the t would through off the readings and isnt the oil temp sensor like 3 inches long.

STI23 · 03-30-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slyguySTI

i just used this write up to install my Boost and Oil pressure, i just hooked up the power wires to the radio harness and A/C harness instead so that everything comes on at the same time... thanks for the great write up...Next up is the EGT, might be a while though...

i hooked up the power wires like the OP showed in this thread. now my boost gauge turns on after my dash gauge cluster. how do i change it to where they all start the starting ceremony at the same time?

STI23 · 03-30-2008, 01:39 PM

bump for answers

STI23 · 03-31-2008, 09:15 AM

BUMP....can anyone help?

STI23 · 03-31-2008, 02:13 PM

need some help

02-24-2008, 03:14 PM	#91
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,290 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE Did anyone actually buy the sensor extensions so that they could reach the box because i have my control box mounted in my center console and the boost wire BARELY reached..... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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*bbong* Evil Monkay Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi - Fav Mod: Hydra Location: New York Posts: 623 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE I just rewired the Boost Gauge to go to the chain with other 3, hooked it up to Output 2, and all is good, also took out the Clock part from the original pod, stuffed it and mount it inside the pod area hidden away, so the air-bag light went out, all gauges are nicely adjustable and lit. Thank you all for your help, once again very good Howto

03-21-2008, 06:00 PM	#96
slyguySTI Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Your MOM!! Location: Kentuckiana Posts: 1,258 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE i just used this write up to install my Boost and Oil pressure, i just hooked up the power wires to the radio harness and A/C harness instead so that everything comes on at the same time... thanks for the great write up...Next up is the EGT, might be a while though...

03-26-2008, 11:59 PM	#97
ChefMasterfunk STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Coilovers Location: Aliso, socal Posts: 295 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE quick question guys.... Like the OP said, the t thingy for the boost gauge is to small for the stock bpv hose.... What size should I look for, I have the one that comes in the box

03-27-2008, 12:30 AM	#98
twozzracer Amateur STI Driver Car: CMG 04 STI Fav Mod: AP FTW Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 31 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE Is there any way to use a T-Fitting off any of the gallerys for both the Oil Pressure and Temperature? I just want to know so I don't have only have to tap my block once for the oil signal.

03-27-2008, 03:28 AM	#99
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,879 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: DEFI BF install -Step by step with pics - 24 May - INSTALL COMPLETE Theoretically, its possible. It depends on the size of the T you're using. There isn't much room, at both the intercooler and the alternator gallery plug. But if I had to choose which location to try it, i'd take the alternator. There's more space there for a potential "T".

03-30-2008, 01:39 PM	#103
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03-31-2008, 09:15 AM	#104
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03-31-2008, 02:13 PM	#105
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