foggy3061 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Does anybody know if a terminal block/molding is available for this configuration – shown on the lower edge of the gauge (3 male spade connections, two horizontally and the third vertically)? Its from the rear of a TDI tachometer, part number YAE100800. I know ordinary female spade terminals will fit but as i am reworking the TD5 speedo wiring i might as well get the right fittings (if available!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Nope no connector available, just use "normal" insulated push on crimp connectors - that's what i did on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Nope no connector available, just use "normal" insulated push on crimp connectors - that's what i did on mine. Yeah, thought that may well be the case! Will have to fit it with female spade terminals instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I used blue fully insulated 15amp spade connectors too, the 2 terminal is the signal from the 'W' terminal on the alternator, others a 12v ign controlled feed & Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 I used blue fully insulated 15amp spade connectors too, the 2 terminal is the signal from the 'W' terminal on the alternator, others a 12v ign controlled feed & Earth. Thought that was the case, have read something similar in a french topic on it somewhere! Have already started plumbing it into the TD5 dash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 it fits fine, got mine next to the speedo, which means it's right in front of me/vision while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 it fits fine, got mine next to the speedo, which means it's right in front of me/vision while driving. Thats what i'm planning too! Removed the clock, fitted the fuel gauge to the extreme right (where the clock was originally) and mounted the tachometer next to the speedo. Here is where i found the pin outs: http://www.xgonin.ch/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=55 Handy little topic, once translated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 VDO 240-053 ?? http://www.usa.vdo.com/generator/www/us/en/vdo/main/products_solutions/marine/marine_instruments/accessories/gauge_accessories/connector/connector_en.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Excellent find Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I would check with VDO, though. It does not look right for this tach. For other 52mm VDO gauges they make a 3 prong connector, but the tachometers are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 I would check with VDO, though. It does not look right for this tach. For other 52mm VDO gauges they make a 3 prong connector, but the tachometers are different. Nice find Red, cheers! I think i might contact them just incase they do offer one for this application! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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