P500 Voltmeter install.

[HiFive]

Has anyone installed a voltmeter/usb in the power port of their p5?

 

[trigger]

I've installed a voltmeter but not in place of the cig lighter port, just added it on the dash.

 

[HiFive]

I've installed a voltmeter but not in place of the cig lighter port, just added it on the dash

I've installed a voltmeter but not in place of the cig lighter port, just added it on the dash.

I was thinking of using the power port because there is not much room on the dash and I can use the wiring that's already in place .

 

[NorthernGuy]

Yeah! Bought one on amazon and it seems to work OK, good for a quick check on battery charging while engine is running plus
the usb outlet comes in handy!

 

[HiFive]

Yeah! Bought one on amazon and it seems to work OK, good for a quick check on battery charging while engine is running plus
the usb outlet comes in handy!

Did you use the power port location for the install? I what to use existing wiring.

 

[Mudder]

Did you use the power port location for the install? I what to use existing wiring.

Then suggest the OEM sub-harness, use one of the 4 hot leads. Installed my voltmenter in the upper dash, between display and glove box.

Some examples

P500 - Show your dash/electrical mods.

Seems like questions on dash layouts, switches, and electrical mods, many examples scattered around, so making this thread for one place to help give others some ideas and to plan ahead before cutting holes. 2 rocker switches, USB/voltmeter, and battery charging socket. Not as fancy as some...

hondasxs.com

 

[NorthernGuy]

Did you use the power port location for the install? I what to use existing wiring.

The unit I bought goes in the existing 12v outlet under the dash.

 

[HiFive]

The unit I bought goes in the existing 12v outlet under the dash.

Great I checked out that 12v outlet today it seems like a perfect fit and location. Thanks...easy install.

 

[HiFive]

My quick voltmeter/ usb installation. Easy solution and can use the original rubber cover on the power point. $10 part.....

 

[Scoop]

My quick voltmeter/ usb installation. Easy solution and can use the original rubber cover on the power point. $10 part.....

That'll work in a single battery setup, of course, but not a dual battery setup.

 

[trigger]

That'll work in a single battery setup, of course, but not a dual battery setup.

Yes it will if you're wired in parallel. Will work with an isolator setup as well but only voltage on one of them. The USB will still work either way

 

[Scoop]

Will work with an isolator setup as well but only voltage on one of them.

Which is exactly what I was implying. Sorry if I confused anyone by not specifically stating that. 😜

 

[trigger]

Which is exactly what I was implying. Sorry if I confused anyone by not specifically stating that. 😜

You just have to remember you're in the 500 threads. Isolators, burnt clutches, bilge fans, ECU relearns, not fitting through gates... none of that really applies over here.

 

[Scoop]

You just have to remember you're in the 500 threads. Isolators, burnt clutches, bilge fans, ECU relearns, not fitting through gates... none of that really applies over here.

Understood and thanks.

Do folks not run any type of dual battery and isolator setup in the 500s? Or do they not really need them?

 

[trigger]

Some have but they're not nearly as sensitive to low voltage as the P1's.