Intellitronix AP5001 User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Chevelle Assembled Analog Panel
Part Number: AP5001
Year Series: 1968
* Always disconnect the battery before attempting any electrical work on your vehicle.*
KIT COMPONENTS
◊Two (2) Assembled Analog Circuit Board
◊One (1) Temperature Sending Unit (S8013)
* 1/8” NPT, 0-255 Deg., 1/2” NPT Bushing
◊One (1) Pressure Sending Unit (S8434)
* 1/8” NPT 0-100 PSI Oil Pressure.
◊One (1) Universal Speedometer Sensor (S9013)
* 7/8” NPT Industry Standard threads
◊One (1) Mounting Kit
* 4—6/20 Black Oxidized 1” Phillips Head / --4—#6 x 1/4” Spacers
DASHBOARD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove the factory gauges from the instrument cluster and insert the digital dash panels. Remove
the protective paper coating from both sides of the acrylic lens. When installing new gauge panels
into the dash, remove the existing OE gauges and back panel. Reuse the original back panel screws
to attach the new panels to the original dash bezel. There are nuts and screws on
each side of the panels, which are used to adjust the spacing between the front and back plate so
the front gauge bezel fits tightly against the factory bezel.

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Automotive circuit connectors are the preferred method of connecting wires. However, you
may also solder if you wish.
Battery Red Connect the +12 Volt terminal to constant +12V power from the battery.
Ground –Black--This is the main ground for the display system. A wire should be run from
this board to the vehicle engine block for the best ground. Use 18 AWG or larger wire to ensure
sufficient grounding. Proper vehicle grounding is extremely important for any gauges (or
electronics) to operate correctly. The engine block should have heavy ground cables to the
battery, frame, and firewall. Failure to properly ground the engine block, senders, or digital dash
can cause incorrect or erratic operation.
Ignition – Pink Connect the power terminal to accessory +12V power from the fuse panel. This
terminal should have power when the key is on or in accessory position. Use 18 AWG wire to
ensure the system receives a sufficient power feed.
Dimmer –Purple Connect to the parking lights to dim the LEDs 50% when the headlights are on.
However,* DO NOT * connect to the headlight rheostat control wire, or the dimming feature will
not work properly.
Turn Signals –Grey--Two 18-gauge wires, one for each signal. Connect each wire to its
corresponding indicator circuit. When looking from front of cluster RIGHT Grey wire is for right
turn and LEFT Grey wire is for left turn
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High-Beam –Brown Connect the brown wire on the speedometer panel to your high beam
headlight.
Oil Pressure –Orange This gauge is incompatible with other sending units, so you must replace
the existing oil pressure sending unit with the included sender. Do not use Teflon tape or other
sealer on the new sending unit’s threads to avoid inaccurate readings. Connect the orange wire to
the sending unit.
Water –Blue This gauge is incompatible with other sending units, so you must replace the
existing water temperature sending unit with the included sender. Do not use Teflon tape or other
sealer on the new sending unit’s threads to avoid inaccurate readings. Connect the blue wire to the
sending unit.
Fuel - Yellow The fuel gauge sending unit is not normally supplied because the display system
can use the existing fuel level sending unit in the tank in most cases. If your wiring harness
already has a single wire routed through the vehicle for the fuel sender then it may be used. If
using a wire from an external harness, make sure that the wire does not have power. Fuel senders
reference their ground from the sender mounting plate. Connect the yellow wire to the factory
sending unit.

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Both switches in the up position for Ford/Chrysler
For GM - #1 toggle is up, # 2 toggle is down.
Both switches in the down position for VDO
For Universal/Stewart Warner - #1 toggle is down,
# 2 toggle is up.
FUEL GAUGE TEST
The most common problem with our Fuel Gauge not working is the circuit is not complete.
The easiest way to test this is to use a volt meter and test for continuity on wires going to
fuel sender. With wire disconnected from Fuel Gauge check for continuity to ground.
Without this the Gauge will not work.
Tachometer –Green –Connect the wire from the tachometer to the negative terminal of the coil
or a direct tach output lead from your distributor or electronic control module. If you are using an
aftermarket capacitive discharge ignition system, such as an MSD, you must use the designated
‘tach output’ connection on the electronic box. Do not make any connections directly to the coil
with this type of system.
There are two recall buttons on this dash: one at the bottom of the speedometer, the other at the
bottom of the tachometer. This tachometer is initially calibrated for use with 8-cylinder engines. If
you are using it with a 4- or 6-cylinder engines, you must recalibrate it for your specific application
by pushing the tach recall button in accordance with the programming modes shown below.
To set the cylinder selection: With the ignition off, hold in the right button and power the dash on
then release button.
The tach will then enter a setup mode where the needle will move (between the zero and one on
the face of the instrument) to indicate 400 (4 cylinder), 600 (6 cylinder) or 800 (8 Cylinder)
continuously. When the needle gets to the desired setting, tap the right button once more. It is now
set and will enter normal operating mode. To see the high RPM/tach setting, hold down the right
button. It will reset after five seconds.

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NOTES
If your vehicle has a separate ignition coil, connect the green wire to the negative (-) side of the
coil –the wire that goes to the points or electronic ignition module.
If your vehicle has a GM HEI ignition, connect to the terminal marked ‘TACH’, or, on some
systems, a single white wire with a spade terminal.
If your vehicle has an after-market ignition –some systems will connect to the TACH output
terminal.
If your vehicle has a computer controlled ignition system, consult the service manual for the
wire color and location.
If your vehicle has a magneto system, connect the tach signal wire to the negative side of the coil.
Do not connect the tach terminal to the positive (+ or high voltage) side of the ignition coil..
Note: If doing an LS engine swap, pick up the tach signal wire from the ECM/ECU and then set
the tach switch to 4-cylinders. You may also need to order the Intellitronix LS Engine Swap
Adapter Kit –for Series 1, 2 and 3 engines. The part number is 8014LS. If you are getting the tach
signal from the ECU, the resistor in the adapter kit will help pull a stronger signal for the
tachometer. If your engine is a 4 cylinder, please call Tech Support at Intellitronix (440-210-7646
EX 203), as you may need to send the gauge back to us to be reconfigured. There is no charge
for this additional service.
To ensure that the ignition system does not interfere with any other dashboard functions, do not
run the tachometer wire alongside any other sender or input wires. Do not use solid core spark
plug wires with this dashboard system. Solid core ignition wires cause a large amount of
electromagnetic and radio frequency interference which can disrupt the system’s operation.
Speedometer –White Disconnect the mechanical speedometer cable from the transmission and
thread the new electronic sensor onto the transmission. This panel comes with a 3-wire
sensor. If you are using this sensor, the white wire is the speed signal; connect this to the speed
signal wire on your gauge. The red and black wires in the cable are switched power (12VDC) and
ground, respectively. Twisting all together and this will provide an additional level of interference
protection. The speed signal wire should not be routed alongside the tachometer, ignition, or any
other high-current or high-voltage wires. For vehicles which have a vehicle speed signal from a
transmission -- one wire goes to the speedometer, and the other to the ground -- or ECM. Tap into
the VSS wire (consult a vehicle service manual or wiring diagram to determine the correct wire
color) and connect it to the white speed sending wire on the digital dash.

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Note: If your vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission, your electronic vehicle sender will
have two wires. High Side wire goes to white wire on speedo and Low Side wire goes to engine ground
where Gauges are grounded.
For vehicles which have a vehicle speed signal from a transmission one wire goes to the
speedometer, and the other to the ground or Power train Control Module. Tap into the Vehicle
Speed Sensor wire (consult a vehicle service manual or wiring diagram to determine the correct
wire color) and connect it to the white speed sending wire on the dash.
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE SPEEDOMETER
Your Intellitronix dash panel is equipped with our Digital Performance Speedometer. This
electronic speedometer displays speed and includes an odometer, trip meter, high speed recall,
0 - 60 time, and quarter-mile elapsed time. It can be calibrated with the push-button to adjust the
speedometer for different tire sizes, wheel sizes, and gear ratios. The single push-button is used
by a quick tap to toggle between odometer and trip meter. The microprocessor distinguishes
between a quick tap and a press and hold which will reset the trip meter in trip mode or display
performance data in odometer mode.
CALIBRATION
Note: If using the Intellitronix GPS Sending Unit (not included), the speedometer does not need to be calibrated.
The speedometer leaves the factory with an industry standard pre-set setting of 8,000 pulses per
mile. Chances are that you may not need to recalibrate your speedometer, unless you have
changed the original tire size or the rear end gear ratio.
INPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to recalibrate your speedometer until after it is working properly and you
have determined that the speed is incorrect. The calibration procedure will NOT correct a faulty installation or
improper wiring. If you attempt to recalibrate your speedometer without making sure the speedometer is
receiving pulses from the sending unit, the speedometer will display ‘Err’ and default back to the factory
settings.

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To calibrate:
1. Locate a measured mile where you can safely start and stop your vehicle. By running
the vehicle over this measured distance, the speedometer will learn the number of pulses
outputted by the speedometer sensor during a specific measured distance. It will then
use this acquired data to calibrate itself for accurate reading. There is a small recall push-
button in the center of the panel used to calibrate and read all of the data stored in the
speedometer. After installing your speedometer according to the wiring instructions,
when the ignition is on it should immediately display the default screen of 0 MPH.
NOTE: You will then need to drive your vehicle to the predetermined measured mile. During this
trip, the speedometer should read something other than 0 MPH. If it does not change, return and
locate the problem before continuing. Otherwise, proceed with the calibration.
2. Stop at the beginning of the measured mile with your vehicle running and in
odometer mode (NOT trip mode), press and hold the push-button until the odometer
displays ‘HI-SP’. On its own, the gauge will then cycle through the recorded performance
in the following order: ‘0 – 60’, ‘1/4’, ‘ODO’, and ‘CAL’.
3. While ’CAL’ is displayed, quickly tap the push-button once. This will put the speedometer
in Program Mode. If you did not tap while ‘CAL’ is displayed, the pulses per mile will be
displayed on the odometer and the display will go back to MPH mode. Otherwise, you
will now see ‘CAL’ displayed along with the number ‘0’. This indicates that the
microprocessor is now ready for calibration.
4. When you are ready, begin driving on the metered mile. You will notice that the reading
will start counting up. The odometer will begin to display the incoming pulse count. Drive
the vehicle through the measured mile (speed is not important, only the distance
traveled).
5. At the end of the mile, stop and press the push-button again. The odometer will now
display CAP and then new number of speedometer pulses that were registered over the
distance.
The odometer will continue to display the pulse reading for a few seconds. Once it reverts
to the default mode, you have successfully calibrated your speedometer.
Warning: If, while in ‘CAL’ mode, you do not move the vehicle and press the button again, the
microprocessor will NOT have received any data and the unit will display ‘Err’ and will revert
to the factory settings. At a minimum, drive some distance and return to the start if necessary.
If you miss stopping the display at ‘CAL’, simply repeat the steps.
Trip Distance

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A single tap of the recall button will activate the trip meter in the odometer display. A decimal
point will appear which will indicate that you are in trip meter mode. Holding the recall button will
clear out the trip distance. To return to the default odometer display, tap the recall button again.
The decimal point will disappear, indicating that you are back in the default odometer display.
Setting Odometer
While scrolling through ‘CAL’ mode you will see ‘ODO’ appear. This will allow you to enter the
vehicle’s actual mileage. Press the trip button again at this point and you will enter the odometer
set up mode. Press quickly to change the number of the digit on the right. Press and hold to advance
to the next digit. Do this for all 5 digits. For Example: To enter the mileage reading 23456 into the
odometer, at the ‘ODO’ prompt, tap the small black button (quickly) two times, until the number 2
is displayed. Then press and hold the button until the numbers 20 are displayed. Tap the button 3
times until 23 is displayed. Press and hold the button until 230 is displayed, and continue in this
manner until 23456 is displayed. The speedometer will advance to the home screen, five seconds
after the last number is entered.
Recording and Viewing Performance Data
Follow these steps to record and recall Performance Data (high speed, ¼mile ET, and 0-60 time):
1. Before each run, your car must be at a complete stop at the starting position. Press and
hold the push-button as it cycles through the performance data. At the end, the odometer
will reset and all performance data will be cleared. This will not affect your stored
calibration value or the odometer reading.
2. Press the push-button until ‘HI-SP’ is displayed. The gauge will automatically cycle
through the performance data.
3. Start the run, pass, session, etc., as mentioned above.
4. When finished, repeat Step 2 to view the data gathered from the run. While stopped, you
can view this data as often as you wish. However, once it finishes scrolling one time, the
memory is ready to record new data and will begin recording again once the vehicle starts
to move. The highest speed measured over multiple runs will be retained in memory.
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RETURN POLICY PROCEDURES
Return Policy Instructions
1. Download the Intellitronix Return/Repair Form and fill in the information on the form about the
product.
2. Place the product being returned in the original packaging that it came in and include a copy of
the completed Intellitronix Return/Repair Form.
3. All packages must be accompanied with an RMA Number.
Please call Technical Support at [phone] to receive an RMA Number.
4. Mail the product being returned with the completed Return/Repair Form and a copy of the
original sales invoice.
Request for Product Refund
1. All returns for a refund must have a completed Intellitronix Return/Repair Form included in the
package with the returned product.
2. If the return is for a product that is not defective a 20% restocking fee will be charged. The
product must be in the same pristine condition that it was sent to you.
3. Proof of purchase is required. Please include a copy of the original sales order with the returned
product.
4. All product must be returned undamaged and in working order in the original packaging
including plexiglass, sending units, mounting hardware, or you will be subject to additional
charges for product and accessories not returned.
5. All refunds will be reviewed by the Accounting Office.