FXchosen1

Im running a AEM digital boost gauge, currently not reading anything. no vacuum or boost just gives me the "---" all the connections are right, powers on and shows me the (---) been doing tons of research and it seems to come down to the brass sensor itself being faulty. I just don't see the sense of spending $60 bucks on a tiny brass part. Could I use aftermarket ones ? or am I SOL and have to get the AEM brass one.

http://www.aemelectronics.com/boost-gauge-35-psi-767

its the part that is right above the boost gauge with the yellow plug

criminaltc

Somethings obviously going on. And I would start with electrical for that the mechanical will clearly give you something. It's for sure that unit or a sending wire in the harness somewhere. You gotta replace that sending unit man. That's definitely it.

paul_dezod

You can't use any replacement ones other than the AEM because the gauge's brain is calibrated for that sensor and that one alone with no possibility of re-programming it for another.

FXchosen1

Broke down and just bought the sensor from AEM, considering the fact a full AEM boost gauge kit is about $150, and the sensor cost me $70. Will post again when the part comes in on Friday and installed to see if this fixes my issue. I knew I had a hell of a time trying to search anything about it

burgandybomber

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Electronics can be a PITA to diagnose sometimes. Good luck man!

criminaltc

Yeah Burgandy, tell me about it. Try having a GTI... Hahah.