Automotive Gauges

An automotive gauge displaying a speed of 0 km/h, with a red needle and a digital readout

We offer a wide range of traditional and new styles. Regardless of the gauge series you choose, you can count on the VDO tradition of excellence for rock-solid reliability, attention to detail and fit and finish.

VDO Ranges Available

Cockpit Vision, Cockpit Titanium, Cockpit White, Cockpit Digital, Performance Gauges

Speedometers

Chrome Bezels available!

llumination through dial and pointer. 12V globe included.Field adjustable to suit 500 to 400,000 imp/km by pulse setting, or auto-calibration function through LCD readout via reset button. Total distance 999,999.9 not resettable. Speed display analogue; Odometer and trip distance LC-display trip distance 99,999.9 resettable.Signal source Hall-effect, inductive or blocking oscillator sender units. For 24V application use globe #240.053 (2 required).

Tachometers

Suitable for most petrol and diesel engines. Field programmable to suit 4, 6 or 8 cyl./4 stroke ignition and alternator pick-up (terminal “W”). Single phase, not suitable for star point or magneto system. For standard, points ignition system, add a IN4004 diode in series with the signal wire (cathode towards tacho). Illumination 12V included.

Fuel Gauges

Suitable for use with most petrol, diesel fuel and LPG systems.   Illumination 12V included

Pressure Gauges

Electrical and Mechanical pressure gauges and accessories

Boost and Turbo Gauges

Mechanical Boost (suitable for Diesel vehicles) and Turbo Charger Gauges (suitable for Petrol vehicles) -both supplied with nut and cone to suit 3/16″ PVC tubing. Illumination 12V included.

Vacuum Gauges

Suitable for most vehicles, supplied with nut and cone to suit 3/16″ PVC tubing. Note: Use airline kit 230.012 or 230.013

Temperature Gauges Electrical

Electrical Water and Oil temperature – available to suit most vehicles. Illumination 12V included. Matching sender units available also.

Temperature Gauges Mechanical

Available in Water and Oil – Suitable for most vehicles. Process connection is 1/8″ -27NPTF threaded removable thermowell. Temperature is transmitted via capillary tube. Coil up excess capillary tubing – do not cut to shorten! Illumination 12v included.

Exhaust Temperature Gauges

Electrical Exhaust Temp gauges are suitable for most exhaust systems. Thermocouple connection is by 1/4″ compressing fitting. Temperature is transmitted via thermocouple.

Voltmeter

Suitable for most engines/vehicles where battery and charging systems need to be monitored. Illumination 12V included.

Ammeter – (Amp Meter)

Suitable for most engines which require battery and charging system monitoring. Voltage dependent – suitable for 12V.

Instrument Kits

Cockpit vision instrument kits are the perfect solution for the automotive enthusiast. The kit comprises of gauges and matching senders (Tacho, Water Temp, Fuel, Oil Pressure, Volt Meter)

Custom kits available (phone Chris for details!)

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