VDO 356 Instruction Sheet

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Gauge Installation:
1. Select the desired mounting location of the instrument.
2. Depending on your mounting configuration, it might be
necessary to program the gauge before installation (for
example, if you will not have access to the button on the
lens).
3. Mount the gauge and secure with the included hardware.
Wiring the Gauge:
1. Route wires from the instrument to:
(a) Battery (+) constant power after the fuse box or user
supplied in line fuse (5 amp, fast blow) to terminal "+"
(b) Battery (+) switched power after the fuse box or user
supplied in line fuse (1 amp, fast blow) to terminal "L"
(c) Light switch after the fuse box, or user supplied in line
fuse (1 amp) and switch to light bulbs
(d) Ground location not shared with other electronics
(such as battery (-) negative terminal or direct to
chassis) to terminal "-" and light bulbs.
(e) Speed signal source to terminal "W"
(f) Optional. Terminal "I" for (+) voltage to speed sensor.
Terminal
+
I
L
W
-
356 Gauge Speedometer 100mm
Description
Constant power (12v or 24v)
Optional - power for speed sensor
Switched Power
Speed sensor input
Ground
Instruction Sheet # A2C
Read these instructions thoroughly
before installation. Do not deviate
from assembly or wiring diagram.
Always disconnect battery ground
before
connections.
Programming the speedometer:
Rev 02-2024
making any electrical
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