Factory Gauge Pack - Turbo Boost

12-31-2001, 10:47 AM

The Turbo Boost in my Gauge Pack, Fogs up early in the morning and late at night. Does anybody else have this problem? Please let me know if there is a fix?

Regards,
Chris

wrx182 · 12-31-2001, 11:39 AM

ya, i dont have it...but i've heard about this.

i'd say, take it out...put it inside for a few days and let all the condensation out....then, maybe seal it with some silicon? i don't really know what's causing it, and i have no idea how this pod is designed on the inside....is it the gauges fogging up? if so, the try sealing those....i'm really not sure though.

Geek Guy · 12-31-2001, 12:30 PM

Try this - don't know if it will work, but does with headlamps.

Take out the guage, remove the backlight bulb. Get a hairdryer, turn it on high... stick the guage in the heat for like 15 mins... put bulb back, guage back, and see if that helps.

hkwan · 12-31-2001, 01:02 PM

Yep, it happens to my during cold nights as well. It goes away after like 10 - 15 min of driving. I usually just put my palm to the lens (to warm it up) and the fog clears if I don't want to wait.

PerformanceAutoSolutions · 12-31-2001, 01:20 PM

wow i just got off the phone with tech line about this-they told me it is normal-my vdo gauge does not do it.try getting a new one if your car is still under warranty-.
dave

shogunate83 · 01-05-2002, 03:03 AM

hmm i just noticed mines do the same thing... i gotta bring it back to the dealer

RS ING · 01-05-2002, 08:50 AM

Its common because of the condensation that builds up with the cooling temps. The boost gauge is attached to the engine by way of a vacume hose.

The Exhaust has the same type of condensation build up too.

I've known a few people that have installed Filters from fish tanks to stop the needle vibration while at vacume. Wonder if it would help the condesation too.

I've got a VDO also and have this same problem But I'm not concerned about it as my car sits in a garage a lot.

12-31-2001, 10:47 AM	#1
Chris Jones Guest Member#:	Factory Gauge Pack - Turbo Boost The Turbo Boost in my Gauge Pack, Fogs up early in the morning and late at night. Does anybody else have this problem? Please let me know if there is a fix? Regards, Chris

01-05-2002, 08:50 AM	#7
RS ING Scooby Newbie Member#: 2928 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: SE VA/NC	Its common because of the condensation that builds up with the cooling temps. The boost gauge is attached to the engine by way of a vacume hose. The Exhaust has the same type of condensation build up too. I've known a few people that have installed Filters from fish tanks to stop the needle vibration while at vacume. Wonder if it would help the condesation too. I've got a VDO also and have this same problem But I'm not concerned about it as my car sits in a garage a lot. Last edited by RS ING; 01-05-2002 at 09:12 AM.

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12-31-2001, 11:39 AM	#2
wrx182 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9531 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon Aspen White	ya, i dont have it...but i've heard about this. i'd say, take it out...put it inside for a few days and let all the condensation out....then, maybe seal it with some silicon? i don't really know what's causing it, and i have no idea how this pod is designed on the inside....is it the gauges fogging up? if so, the try sealing those....i'm really not sure though.

12-31-2001, 12:30 PM	#3
Geek Guy Scooby Specialist Member#: 8151 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Rally Tools LLC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Rally Car NASA Rallysport, yo!	Try this - don't know if it will work, but does with headlamps. Take out the guage, remove the backlight bulb. Get a hairdryer, turn it on high... stick the guage in the heat for like 15 mins... put bulb back, guage back, and see if that helps.

12-31-2001, 01:02 PM	#4
hkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 7536 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: San Jose Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi	Yep, it happens to my during cold nights as well. It goes away after like 10 - 15 min of driving. I usually just put my palm to the lens (to warm it up) and the fog clears if I don't want to wait.

12-31-2001, 01:20 PM	#5
PerformanceAutoSolutions NASIOC Vendor Member#: 853 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Deer Park, NY, USA Vehicle: 2011 STI Sedan Satin White Pearl	wow i just got off the phone with tech line about this-they told me it is normal-my vdo gauge does not do it.try getting a new one if your car is still under warranty-. dave

01-05-2002, 03:03 AM	#6
shogunate83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 6006 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: YayArea, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX	hmm i just noticed mines do the same thing... i gotta bring it back to the dealer