355 New Volt gauge

Yes almost was there myself
You would think their battery light would come on a little sooner but it does not.
Looks pretty good fit for aftermarket

 

Our alternator was all but falling apart internally (rear bearing was disintegrating), and the car was clearly having voltage issues (poor running, etc.) - but the battery light never illuminated.

 

Looks good and makes total sense. Well done. There was another thread not long ago where someone mentioned putting that in and there was a violent revolt at the mere proposal of doing that.

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I am with you, your dead right and that looks complexity factory. 355 guys are quirky apparently at least int that post. Ohh and there is a joke in there about searching archives for 355 failures but I won t go there....

 

I was sceptical but that looks really neat! Good stuff

 

I think I may try something like this instead https://smile.amazon.com/Palumma-Charger-Adapter-Display-Battery/dp/B0773BYS6P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2OOUKTZP4O268&keywords=cigarette+voltage+meter&qid=1563462841&s=gateway&sprefix=cigarette+volt%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

As long as the cover on the ashtray can still close of course

 

There's very little clearance with the stock cigarette lighter in place and the cover won't close completely over that voltmeter, Ken.

I have the Innova 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor which is very accurate: Innova 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor


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The INNOVA Battery and Charging System Monitor displays the condition of your battery and charging system instantly. It protects the engine computer and 12-volt accessories from damaging surges when jump starting or recharging. Easily plugs into the vehicle's cigarette lighter or power receptacle to monitor battery and charging system voltage. The LCD screen displays the measured voltage with a bar graph to indicate battery charge level and the color-coded LEDs quickly identify the battery's charge status. The head pivots for easy viewing and angle adjustment.


You won't be able to close the ashtray cover, but you'll be able to monitor your car's battery and charging system very accurately.

 

Yup been there.
I reverted to the cheap plug in cig lighter one and i check it periodically.
The only reason I can not put it there is I am leaving it for my oil temp gauge because of the F1.

 

Great minds th8nk a like Barry
Exact one i have. Had a cheaper one then saw this one. It is way better than my first one.

 

I may as well get on the bandwagon.... Ordered from Amazon...

 

My voltmeter is digital, part of my (completely modified internals) AC control panel. The voltmeter display is on the left, showing the voltage of a small 12V battery during a bench test. The right display is the clock.

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There was also a member who put a digital volt meter by the instrument panel near the turn signal indicators.

 

Ian,

The nice thing about the Innova voltmeter is that it has those three LEDs (green, yellow, red) which tell me at a glance the condition of the alternator and battery. I don't have to spend any time reading the numbers and charge graph on the display. The voltmeter has become just another gauge that I scan while on straightaways at the track. I'm sure you'll like it.

Here's a link to the User's Manual: https://img.hsni.com/images/content/pdf/486996_UserGuide.pdf

Innova makes the voltmeter for ViaTEK. You'll be getting the Innova-branded unit from Amazon.

I also have Innova's Automotive Multimeter 3340: Innova Automotive DMM

I've been very pleased with it over the years.

Barry

 

It costs a bit more than the other cigarette lighter voltmeters, Grant, but easily worth the extra few dollars.

 

Easy Volt Meter Project