SAAS Muscle Series User manual

Installation Instructions
OIL TEMPERATURE
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Wiring Guide:
Wire colour
Wire Function
Wire Connection Location
White
Vehicle body
Battery 12V+
Ground 12V-
Black
Orange
Illumination 12V+ (NOT adjustable)
Park light circuit (do NOT connect to a dimmer)
Typical Layout
Wiring Diagram
Ignition harness / Fuse box
Red
Ignition 12V+
Green
Sensor input-
Ignition harness / Fuse box
Oil temp sender output (red wire of sender)
Colour change button
Note: Colour change
button is on the front
for Series II gauges.
Battery 12V+
Ground 12V-
Ignition 12V+
Illumination 12V+
Mounting studs for U bracket.
Fitting U bracket: Remove nuts
and replace with stud spacers
that are supplied in this kit.
Note: U brackets are not
available for 2 5/8 inch gauges.
Connector pinout
Batch #
Sensor input-
(to green wire of gauge)
(to chassis or (-) of battery
only, do not connect to engine)
Rear of gauge
1/8” NPT thread
(3/8” NPT bush adaptor is
included in kit)
Oil temperature sender
Red - Sender output
Black - Sender ground
Important notes before installing:
- Installing this product to your vehicle may require an adaptor. SAAS make a large range of
adaptors and installation parts, please check with your SAAS dealer for available adaptors.
- SAAS Muscle series gauges are designed for 12volt systems ONLY!
-All installation work should be done by a qualified professional to avoid damage to this product.
- SAAS RECOMMENDS all products be tested prior to installation. This will save time and speed up
the troubleshooting process if you encounter any issues.
SAAS Automotive PTY LTD
25 Metrolink Circuit West Campbellfield
Victoria 3061 Australia
ABN: 48166279670 ACN: 166279670
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
SINCE 1954

-back lighting defaults
back to green
Total depth of gauge
Mounting hole size (2 5/8 inch gauges)
65mm
Gauge and sender operating range
Specifications
GAUGE INFORMATION
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Troubleshooting:
Contents:
In The Box
Qty
Oil temperature gauge
Wiring connector
Mounting U bracket
Mounting U bracket studs (M4x0.7 thread)
Mounting U bracket nuts
Mounting U bracket spring washers
Fitting instructions
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1
1
2
2
2
Notes
Not available for 2 5/8 inch gauges
Not available for 2 5/8 inch gauges
Not available for 2 5/8 inch gauges
Not available for 2 5/8 inch gauges
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Gauge lighting type
Mounting depth required for gauge
4 colour LED (NON DIMMABLE)
50mm (minimum)
55mm (including bezel)
Mounting hole size (52mm gauges)
52mm
Gauge lighting colours
green > red > blue > white (default colour green)
SG3121
SG31005
-gauge not reading
-needle jumps around
-bad connection
-test for power at the back of the gauge
-no back lighting
-incorrect wiring
-connected to a dimmer
-refer to fitting instructions
-refer to fitting instructions
-back lighting stuck
on white
-incorrect wiring
-connect or check orange wire for 12V+
-incorrect wiring
-check orange wire for 12V+
-battery was disconnected
-press button to set desired colour
Warranty Terms & Conditions:
Part No.
SAAS Automotive Pty Ltd warrants this product against defects in factory workmanship and materials for a period of twelve
(12) months from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies to the first retail purchaser, is non-transferable and
covers only where the product has been subjected to normal use or service. Provision of this warranty shall not apply to
any SAAS Automotive product that has been used for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which has been altered in
any way that would be detrimental to the performance or life of the product, or misapplication, misuse, negligence or
accident. Warranty claims to the manufacturer must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of
purchase. On any part or product found to be defective after examination by SAAS Automotive Pty Ltd, SAAS Automotive
Pty Ltd will only repair or replace the merchandise through the original selling dealer or on a direct basis. SAAS Automotive
Pty Ltd assumes no responsibility for diagnosis, removal and/or installation labour, loss of vehicle use, loss of time,
inconvenience or any other consequential expenses. The warranties herein are in lieu of any other expressed or implied
warranties, including any implied warranty of suitability, and any other obligation on the part of SAAS Automotive Pty Ltd,
or the selling dealer.
50ºC > 150ºC
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SG31001
Oil sender ohms range
2000Ω> 74Ω, scale: 790Ω> 50ºC or 158Ω> 90ºC
Oil sender thread size
1/8” NPT
Oil sender dimensions
Total length 35mm, wire length 100mm
-test for ground at the sender
-sender signal wire is too long or
too thick
-wire thickness must not exceed 20AWG
-damaged sensor
-check if sender is in spec with a
multimeter (see above for specs)
Oil temperature sender
Brass bush adaptor (3/8” NPT to 1/8” NPT)
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SGA-320051
Please note: If you are having problems with the installation of this product, please do not
contact your retailer or SAAS until you have read ALL the troubleshooting notes below.
Gauge operating voltage
8v > 18v
For further assistance email: [email protected]