Auto Meter 5881 User Manual
Mounting, Wiring, Gps electric speedometer
FUSE
(SEE CAUTION)
Active GPS Antenna
(SMA Connector)
12V
IGNITION
SWITCH
(Switched Power)
Back of
Speedometer
12V DASH
LIGHTING
GOOD ENGINE GROUND
Use 20 AWG stranded or
heavier wire for hook-up
Mounting
1. Mount a 3
3
/
8
" speedometer in a 3
3
/
8
" dia. hole and a 5" speedometer
in a 4
5
/
8
" dia. hole. Be careful not to cut the hole too large.
2. Cut a
3
/
8
" dia. hole in the firewall for the speedometer wires. Place a rubber grommet in the hole and route
the wires through the grommet to the engine compartment.
3. Connect the speedometer wires as shown in the wiring sections.
4. Secure the speedometer to the dashboard using the provided bracket and hardware.
Wiring
Connect the GPS speedo as shown below. Connect the external GPS antenna (supplied with unit) to the gold SMA connector on the back of the unit.
3
3
/
8
" Models
5" Models
2
1
/
8
"
3¾
"
3
11
/
32
"
2
3
/
8
"
4
15
/
16
"
4
19
/
32
"
QUESTIONS:
If after completely reading these instructions you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your instrument(s),
please contact Auto Meter Technical Service at
866-248-6357.
You may also email us at
Additional information can also be found at
http://www.autometer.com/tech_faq.aspx
2650-1597-00 rev A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GPS ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER
CAUTION!
As a safety precaution, the
power wire to this product
should be fused before
connecting it to the a 12 power
source VDC. We recommend
using a 1 Amp fast-acting type
fuse.
GPS Antenna