Fitting a gauge into the console

[eddypeck]

Not sure if this classes as an Electrical question, but I want to fit a VDO oil pressure gauge into the space next to the ash tray. as in this pic:


I've got the plastic square thing with a hole to replace the blank one but the centre hole is too small for the gauge I just bought



In the top pic is looks like the gauge is maybe mounted behind, but the ring on the gauge won't let it sit right, shall I take the ring off the gauge and mount it behind or cut out the holder?

ta,

[ianaudia4]

The gauge sits in the hole in the consol and is held on with a clamp and nuts. The gauge surround sits on top, you should not need to cut if it is genuine.

[Rascal]

was actually thinking of doing the same, how hard is it to wire in? wires there behind the dash or will i need to put in a sensor and wires ect?

[ianaudia4]

Yes, you will need to fit wiring and sensors if your car didn't have them originally.

[Lukeh17]

Just a quick question on this. Were all Scirocco's fitted with the gauge? My immobiliser Is where the gauge should be and when I took it out it has a VW part number so was wondering whether some were fitted with gauges or immobilisers.

Cheers

[ianaudia4]

The gauges were fitted to early Gti's, GTX's and 16v.

[Lukeh17]

Ah right cool. Thanks for the answer Ian