ECS Tuning: Audi B6 A4 1.8T Vent Pod Boost Gauge DIY

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  • @bretth1714
    @bretth1714 4 роки тому +4

    Just installed this today. Some tips:
    -The order they do this in is weird. How I did it:
    --Run vacuum tubing
    --Wire all electrical connections & let cables lie on floor
    --Remove & modify vent assembly
    --Install gauge in pod
    --In car, route cables up through dash to vent area, route through vent assembly, plug in gauge, assemble gauge pod to vent assembly, shut vent door with cables in cut notch, install vent assembly into dash
    --Bundle up & zip tie wiring up under dash
    -Little tan plug attached to center vent assembly DOES pull out, no clips. However mine was EXTREMELY hard to get out. Be careful. It doesn't just come right out, not at all easy like the video makes it seem.
    -Install the gauge in the vent pod before installing the pod into the vent assembly. DO NOT use any grease. All this does is make sure the gauge will pop back out over and over and piss you off.
    -Zip tie hard plastic boost signal tubing to various items along the way while routing it. Don't allow tubing to ride on any metal or sharp surfaces. Vibration over time will wear a hole in the tubing and you'll wonder why your gauge doesn't do anything.
    -Be prepared to have extra patience when doing the wiring connections. VW/Audi gave the bare minimum of slack/extra wire. Space/wire length is very limited.
    -Use different connectors for mistake proofing, so you can disconnect/reconnect for service needs and not struggle to remember what wire goes where. For example I used on gauge wiring harness side:
    1 male bullet
    1 female bullet
    1 male spade
    1 female spade
    Use the accompanying connector for the headlight harness side.
    -Headlight switch wiring varies from car to car. The vehicle used in this video is a highline (uses smaller gauge wiring and a central electronics unit). The important thing to know that the PDF instructions are TERRIBLE AT describing is the descriptions of the sources:
    Gauge red to HL black = Keyed 12v
    Gauge grn to HL red = Constant 12v
    Gauge white to HL grey/blue stripe = backlight for gauge (Park lamp switched on)
    Gauge black to HL brown = Ground
    I highly recommend you have a multimeter and know how to check DC voltage, resistance to verify ground. This helps double check your connections. One good enough to do this job can be acquired cheaply.
    Happy boosting!

  • @brandonknutson1871
    @brandonknutson1871 9 років тому +2

    Absolutely doable. Just a friendly option/suggestion from the conssumer. Set up and look is great.

  • @ThePatMarky
    @ThePatMarky 11 років тому +3

    ECSTuning = Best FN' How-To videos EVER ! Thanks guys for all those informations you guys are putting here !

  • @chazschlueter13
    @chazschlueter13 10 років тому +44

    couldn't have made the wires the same color as the harness wire, could you?

  • @gsp9983
    @gsp9983 9 років тому +3

    Very good this video, I had to do a repair on my AUDI air outlet and the video fully met my need.

  • @brandonknutson1871
    @brandonknutson1871 9 років тому +4

    keep in mind that this is on a automatic. The hole that they show to run the line through into the car is not there on a standard. I suggest running the hard line from inside the car to the tap so you can use a pre made path and grab it on the other side.

    • @XxMadRiverxX
      @XxMadRiverxX 9 років тому

      +ECSTuningMedia I cannot find this grommet anywhere and I looked in the location that is shown in the video. Did they move it on the 2005 b6?

    • @XxMadRiverxX
      @XxMadRiverxX 9 років тому +1

      +ECSTuningMedia Also, mine is a 6 speed manual

  • @omaifakingad
    @omaifakingad 11 років тому

    Thanks for the video and congrats for the initiative. The web's full of random shops selling random cheap stuff with no directions on how to install the parts.

  • @JayChou24
    @JayChou24 11 років тому +8

    How do you send the wires into the cabin if the car is a manual? The instruction here is for an automatic I believe.

  • @jcb3354
    @jcb3354 10 місяців тому +1

    I don'thave that hole under the master cyclinder. I have an 05 b6. any other way to get into the car? thanks

  • @dc_garage9804
    @dc_garage9804 2 роки тому

    That was a great video on the install.

  • @ice-dogg
    @ice-dogg 7 місяців тому +2

    @4:00 do not bend those plastics that hard in a now very old car, unless you want to break them.

  • @stratossofianos3394
    @stratossofianos3394 8 років тому +2

    I have purchased this item and would recomend to place the boost gauge on the vent pod before installing the vent. It is much easier to fit it and the only way I could.

  • @jcb3354
    @jcb3354 10 місяців тому

    That rubber grommet near the ECU is being used by my brake fluid tank. There's hose that goes into that. Please help

  • @audib5guy11
    @audib5guy11 9 років тому

    Any videos on how to connect a turbo timer ? On a B5 a4? Or any links to know how to properly connect it? I would appreciate it thanks

  • @DustinAlbert-w6d
    @DustinAlbert-w6d Місяць тому

    Okay I have. 2008 Audi 2.0t a4
    And I took out my headlight switch, mine does NOT have the Black wire of the plug, (from the headlight switch)
    Gauge/headlight
    Red-black(have the red but no black)
    Green-red( have those ones)
    White-blue grey ( have those ones)
    Black-brown ( have those ones)
    So what do I need to do?

  • @Red6er
    @Red6er Рік тому

    You guys say in the video to use bullet connectors but when you installing the headlight switch in I see red T-taps. Are the T-Taps better?

  • @TangAppy
    @TangAppy 9 років тому +2

    I have a 99 B5 A4. Is the wireing still the same for my car? I just want to make sure before I hook it up and not find out the hard way lol.

  • @jolmeaki
    @jolmeaki 11 років тому +4

    Why does the background music sound almost like the end of Fight Club when the buildings are blowing up?

  • @aibolmedeukhan9073
    @aibolmedeukhan9073 11 років тому

    thank's for video!!! really good video!!! P/s: Hi from Kazakhstan!!!

  • @Laszlomotor
    @Laszlomotor 11 місяців тому

    Do you have it for right hand drive cars as well?

  • @JessieSousaNoMashMe
    @JessieSousaNoMashMe 12 років тому +1

    Do one for the MK5 Jetta!

  • @andygy2011
    @andygy2011 4 роки тому

    Great video, explained it very well, are these available for r/h drive car's too

  • @NesoRBG
    @NesoRBG 11 місяців тому

    What if u have only 2 cables
    Red and Black ???

  • @Giannis25307
    @Giannis25307 11 років тому +1

    why fo through the effort of pluming the pipe in from the engine bay?isnt it easier to install the sensor in the engine bay?

  • @noedelagarza8936
    @noedelagarza8936 10 років тому

    Do you have a video for the 2014 jetta?

  • @k20z3keith7
    @k20z3keith7 7 років тому +1

    ECS, what are the differences between the 1.8T and the 2.0T kits? Also, is this installation process similar with a '07 B7 A4 2.0T? If not, I would like a link that will point me in the right direction to properly install the 2.0T boost gauge. Thank you.

  • @MrYanksfan88
    @MrYanksfan88 5 років тому

    How about on a 2013 2.0 tfsi. With a metal intake manifold. Because if i had a line running like that from my manifold. This job would have been done days ago. But for the life of me i cant find any Vacuum lines to tap into.

    • @fliegenmann2562
      @fliegenmann2562 5 років тому

      You could use this line for the preassure gauge. It should be the preassure line to feed the N75 and Blow off valve.

  • @Laughing.father
    @Laughing.father 11 років тому

    I just finished installing this boost gauge kit. It looks Fantastic, But there are two main concerns i have with it. One is that in this installation video you do not use all the parts givin to me in the install kit, I have a whole grouping of it looks like rubber hosing left over, What is this for?
    Secondly, The gauge isint secured by anything in the vent pod, It moves freely to the right because of the wires pulling on it from behind...

  • @13lilmemo
    @13lilmemo 9 років тому +1

    Will this work the same for a a4 b7 2.0t

  • @etienneleboeuf3305
    @etienneleboeuf3305 10 років тому

    hi, I bought this boost gauge ES#2535264 for a passat b5.5 and I am worrying about the wiring. Is it the same wire color ?

  • @reynaldo9068
    @reynaldo9068 8 років тому

    Where do i find all that kit u have there ?

  • @pekpek8694
    @pekpek8694 7 років тому

    Hello did this is the same wiring for 2004 audi a6 2.7t

  • @Chris-lz7sx
    @Chris-lz7sx 4 роки тому

    Something is not right here with this install. You ran 2 sets of wires into the vent and these 2 sets attached to the boost gauge one set was for the sensor and the other i presume for power. When your showing the wiring connections you only show the sensor wires connecting to the back of the light switch harness. What happened with the other wire harness??

  • @Zack_Belmonte
    @Zack_Belmonte 4 роки тому

    Will this fit the 08 a4 wagon 2.0?

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 6 років тому +1

    But you actually used t-taps with quick connnect vs bullet crimps.. 👍

  • @itacho5474
    @itacho5474 8 років тому

    how similar is this for a 2000 audi a6 2.7t quattro?

  • @hliaspapalazidis3751
    @hliaspapalazidis3751 7 років тому

    is it sure that i have to take the signal from this tube?

  • @cameronskoepp2801
    @cameronskoepp2801 7 років тому

    I do not have a black wire on my harness. There is a purple one plugged into the same connection. Please help

    • @rogermunoz4430
      @rogermunoz4430 6 років тому

      Cameron S Koepp did you figure it out?? I have the same problem??

  • @tizocbarbosa7086
    @tizocbarbosa7086 6 років тому

    My gauge doesn’t illuminate when i turn on the headlights which wire does this apply to in the harness so that i can try to fix it

    • @bradleydelauder3569
      @bradleydelauder3569 4 роки тому

      Your illumination should be controlled with a power and a ground. Put your ground on a good bare piece of metal under a bolt.
      The power needs to be hooked into an accessory power. Which is a power when the key is on

  • @Bombermann97
    @Bombermann97 7 років тому

    Is there also a kit for b6 cabriolet 1.8T?

  • @Maxton720
    @Maxton720 10 років тому

    Is it the same for A6 C5 1.8T AWT engine?

  • @MrFarmer78
    @MrFarmer78 9 років тому

    i have a vw passat b5 1.8t and i came to get your newsouth performance boost and oil pressure gauges..i want to know even if i have a mechanical boost gauge if i put my hoses right where you put it on the video or i need to put it somewhere else thank to help

  • @dydxhxhxhdydy3150
    @dydxhxhxhdydy3150 6 років тому

    This boost gauge fit on a diesel engine 2.5l 120kw?????

  • @tingjonathan1133
    @tingjonathan1133 10 років тому

    is this the same for an audi b5?

  • @robloxmm2gamer-h4u
    @robloxmm2gamer-h4u 7 років тому

    is this same product and procedure applied for VW 2007 B6 Passat 2.0T as well?

    • @woodrow_mayes
      @woodrow_mayes 7 років тому

      REN ZHANG I presume it would certainly work with the b7 Audi as they have a nigh on similar interior but for the VW it may be different.

  • @yaitorres
    @yaitorres 11 років тому

    do you have to have the lights on for the gauge to work?

  • @spookluvin
    @spookluvin 11 років тому

    My car has a hose from the brake fluid to the grommet to run my vacuum tube under my dash. Why is that tube not shown in the video and what should I do with it?

  • @cmpoirot1
    @cmpoirot1 11 років тому

    Do you by chance make one in tan?

  • @davidsaudargas6197
    @davidsaudargas6197 8 років тому

    Would tvis fit in an audi a4 avant 2000 ?

  • @Laughing.father
    @Laughing.father 11 років тому

    And lastly (I'm assuming this has nothing to do with the Gauge itself)
    But i have a stage 1 2004 B6 A4 Automatic and the boost is only showing a max of 14psi (I'm told it should be around 21psi.) Is it possible that i left the plastic tubing underneath the steering column to long so it is reading the boost pressure wrong? Or might this be a mechanical issue?

  • @Dark_Shadow_27
    @Dark_Shadow_27 5 років тому

    It makes me mad that you only make this style gauge for the a4/s4. I want one in my a6. So I'm buying it and cutting it to fit

  • @army764
    @army764 11 років тому

    I live in the uk. Do you ship overseas?

  • @djshocka2007
    @djshocka2007 8 років тому +1

    need that kit :)

  • @BeeShopcs
    @BeeShopcs 8 років тому

    Could u pleas send me the vent control the pc u move the fins chrome

  • @brian62793
    @brian62793 11 років тому

    Will this work for a gti?

  • @jacobkirkpatrick1791
    @jacobkirkpatrick1791 7 років тому +2

    I had one go bad under warranty and the second one just died. Don't bother if you want it to last.

    • @googuser3145
      @googuser3145 6 років тому

      Jacob Kirkpatrick or find an autometer gage to fit their bezel

  • @jlopez2351
    @jlopez2351 8 років тому

    I want to order this where can I get it? link pls

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  8 років тому

      Sure thing! Here's the link: goo.gl/urBaOD

  • @BigMoneyy978
    @BigMoneyy978 11 років тому

    Do you have anything like this for the a6 2.7t

  • @jordonbrown6259
    @jordonbrown6259 8 років тому

    Any setup for a 1998 Passat wagon (b5)

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  8 років тому

      Here are the boost gauge options for the B5 Passat 1.8T: goo.gl/bjZH6g

    • @jordonbrown6259
      @jordonbrown6259 8 років тому

      ECS Tuning I can't click the link

  • @Quantum-
    @Quantum- 7 років тому

    so... your 1.8t looks different than mine. not only did I notice that, but the grommet into the dash doesn't even exist on my car.

    • @justinmugge2721
      @justinmugge2721 7 років тому

      Kyle Harris, I noticed the same thing. It looks like they removed part of the breaking system which uses that grommet. Makes it a whole lot easier.

  • @palanikurdish9859
    @palanikurdish9859 9 років тому

    we're can I get this kit

    • @palanikurdish9859
      @palanikurdish9859 9 років тому

      +ECSTuningMedia my one is not working when i hooked every thing up my boost gauge sats at 30+ when i start up my car can you held me out thanks]

    • @chillstepstudz9159
      @chillstepstudz9159 8 років тому

      +Palani Kurdish to which country you dumb ? :D

  • @kreepykoopa
    @kreepykoopa 10 років тому

    Wish they made it for my C5 A6 2.7t!!!

  • @milan2k11
    @milan2k11 11 років тому

    Can I follow this video to install this Gauge or do I have to do something different? Mfg Part# VD0BGKT
    ECS Part# ES#4673

  • @jeromyg25
    @jeromyg25 11 років тому

    Nice

  • @TravisTerrell
    @TravisTerrell 5 років тому

    0:15 A V6 A4, eh? I hear that engine makes lots of boost!

  • @tonytonez5561
    @tonytonez5561 7 років тому

    Link 2 buy

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  7 років тому

      Here's a link for you: goo.gl/urBaOD

  • @ghostridergr8259
    @ghostridergr8259 8 місяців тому

    Or you can have OdB reader and one android screen to see all parametrs you need only with 30 Euros

  • @oleg020sandul3
    @oleg020sandul3 8 років тому +1

    где можно купить?

  • @Rhdek208
    @Rhdek208 10 років тому

    Sweet

  • @NFSSAM
    @NFSSAM 11 років тому

    great tut, but the music is annoying

  • @oleg020sandul3
    @oleg020sandul3 8 років тому

    и сколько стоит?

  • @ch955
    @ch955 10 років тому

    ur oil cap is upside down... S:

  • @4wheeldriverican
    @4wheeldriverican 5 років тому

    Too bad it doesn’t come in tan

  • @joeltallica1
    @joeltallica1 4 роки тому

    most hack wiring i've seen in a while.

  • @Boaters_hub
    @Boaters_hub 4 роки тому

    What the F? I guarantee boost leak in this install.

  • @boha9100
    @boha9100 2 роки тому

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  • @kobienel4819
    @kobienel4819 8 років тому +1

    Fongkong!

  • @yojomojo6262
    @yojomojo6262 6 років тому

    Does this assembly apply to ALL boost gauge installations?

  • @NesoRBG
    @NesoRBG 11 місяців тому

    What if u have only 2 cables
    Red and Black ???