I was fitting in my new boost gauge today, I had tried the gauge quickly but didnt pay massive attention as the dial did move. So I got the plumbing a sorted and ready only to find that connection on the back of the gauge where the the blocks together only works correctly when you push hard, as soon as you let go the connecter block stays in place but the dial flashes. My friend seems to think it is the soldering where the connecter block is attached to the gauge.
Dam it so close, I have to send the gauge back but the shop was closed 20 mins before I called.

Sometimes even the simple things go wrong

 

it nice to know im not the only one with luck like that,im forever turning up just as some weres closing lol

 

Its just as it was the last thing that needed doing. I was so close, I have to wait till Monday now

 

Prosport?

 

How did you know?

 

Because it's a common fault on them

 

im looking to get these are they all like it or is it bad batch.or upgraded now?

 

Do a search on here, loads of threads where people have had issues such as these.

 

As above: not seen one resolved yet, as in what was causing it.

If it's the wire to connector it might be cured by soldering. Connector to gauge may be cured by tightening the female part, and inside the gauge, well it could be dry soldered joints, but that would be more than I would want to do with a new gauge.

 

I have sent a email to send it back and gt a replacement. Just hope he wont need the pipes and wire back as they all connected

 

were they bought from uk ebay seller as ive just ordered one ! all said and done are they a good gauge when working correct.

 

I conntacted Scoobyworld and told them the problem. They said to send the part back and they would test it. They claim that I am the first to ever ring with a problem with this gauge. They also seem to think that I did it during instalation which is impressive as all I have to do is put a connection into the back of the gauge.

So annoying

 

glad i have gone for defis now

 

Just got a replacement gauge and now the problem is the connection between the wire from the boost controler to the guage is too loose. Just bought some No More Nails to stick ot in place but it takes 24hour to dry. I havent got that much time to sit in my car.

 

Araldite 5 minute epoxy resin.

 

Used super glue in the end. The gauge finally works!!!!!