My battery usuage gauge ampmeter on dash never seems to go to half way or over even with no other accessories on and under acceleration. Is this normal. if not anybody know what I could check to retify? Many Thanks.

 

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Welcome to the forum tw5,

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The minor instrument gauges have a reputation for being more decorative than functional! Plenty of discussion in the XK8 tech section.

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welcome to the forum, you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Graham has provided - enjoy!!

 

Welcome Tw5,
The gauges on your dash are pretty not functional. For example the temperature gauge will only go into the red once your motor is fried. WhiteXKR has a kit that will make them function. It's on my short list of things to do this winter.

 

The battery gauge is actually (sort of) a voltmeter, not an ammeter, so it would not be expected to move much under varying load. Basically it will show you if your battery is charging or not with the ignition on, or if the battery is nearly dead. That is about the limit of its usefulness.

My product, RealGauge, is currently available for the coolant gauge and the oil pressure gauge, both of which are basically fancy idiot lights in their unmodified form. More information can be found here: XK8 / XKR / XJ RealGauge - TheJagWrangler

 

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