AEM Analog Boost Fuel Pressure SAE Gauge 305144 User Manual

							 
 
 
 
AEM Performance Electronics 2205 126th Street Unit A, Hawthorne, CA. 90250 Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152 http://www.aemelectronics.com Instruction Part Number: 10-5144 Rev 01  2010 AEM Performance Electronics 
 
Part Number 30-5144  
Analog Style 15 PSI Fuel/Boost Pressure Gauge 
NOTE: Faceplate Configuration Instructions Included on Separate Sheet 
Figure 1.  Wiring Schematic 
AEM Oil/Fuel Pressure Gauge Parts 
1 x 35-5144 Pressure Gauge Assembly  
1 x 30-2131-15 PSIG Pressure Sensor 
1 x 35-4302 Install Kit (6 Butt Connectors) 
1 x 10-5144 Installation Instructions 
1 x 35-3411 8-Pin Power Harness 
1 x 35-3412 3-Pin Sensor Harness 
1 x 35-8529S Silver Bezel 
1 x 35-8550W Fuel Pressure Faceplate, W hite 
1 x 35-8551B Boost Pressure Faceplate, Black 
1 x 35-8551W Boost Pressure Faceplate, White 
1 x Faceplate Configuration Instructions 
1 x Paper Clip Needle Removal Tool 
1 x 35-2151 1/8” NPT Female Hose Adapter 
1 x 35-2149 Boost Tee 
1 x 8-161 36” Vacuum Hose 
4 x 1-117 Zip Tie 
 
CAUTION: 
 When working with the fuel system, choose a suitable 
work area that is well ventilated and free from any 
sparks or open flames.  Do not smoke while working 
on the fuel system.  Most fuel systems remain 
pressurized for a period of time, after the key has been 
turned off.   Be sure to relieve the pressure before 
installing the sensor.   This can often be accomplished 
by removing the fuel pump fuse and cranking/running 
the engine. 
  
						

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INSTALLATION 
 
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 
2. Secure the gauge in a 2 1/16th” (52MM) mounting hole with the supplied bracket. 
3. Plug the 8-wire power harness into the mating connector on the back of the 
gauge and connect the wires as shown in Figure 1.  Note: the locating tabs on 
the side of the connector should be nearest the center of the gauge. 
4. To measure fuel pressure, thread the sensor into a suitable pressure port that 
has 1/8” NPT female threads.  Note: a small amount of thread sealant may be 
used.  Before starting the engine, wipe up any spilled fuel and check for leaks by 
turning the key on and allowing the fuel system to pressurize.  To measure boost, 
connect the sensor to a good engine manifold pressure source downstream of 
the throttle body using the supplied hose adapter, boost tee, vacuum hose, and 
zip ties. 
5.  Connect the sensor to the gauge using the 3-wire sensor cable.  The single-row 
connector connects to the back of the gauge.  The locating tabs on the single-
row connector should be nearest the center of the gauge. 
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 
 
RED (Power)- Connect to a constant 12 volt power source utilizing a 5A fuse. 
 
BLACK (Ground) – Connect to a clean power ground. 
 
PINK (Switched Power) – Connect to a switched 12 volt power source utilizing a 5A 
fuse.   
 
GREY (Lighting Intensity) - Connect to instrument lighting circuit supply voltage. 
  
*WHITE (Analog Output) - Connect to Analog + Input. 
 
*BROWN (Analog Ground) - Connect to Analog – input. (Must be connected if Analog + 
is used) 
 
*optional – only needed if using the available differential analog output  
 
Wiring notes: 
 RED - When wired as shown above, the gauge will park the needle against the 
needle stop upon powering down.  Alternatively, the RED wire can be connected to the 
same location as the PINK wire.  With the RED wire and the PINK wire connected to the 
same switched power, the needle will remain at its current position upon powering 
down.  For both power connection methods, the needle will rotate to the parked position 
before rotating to the value of the current operating condition upon powering up. 
 GREY – The GREY wire is used to control the lighting intensity of the gauge.  
Maximum lighting intensity is achieved when the GREY wire is connected to 12 volts.  
Minimum lighting intensity is achieved when the GREY wire is not connected.  The 
instrumentation illumination on many vehicles is controlled by varying the supply voltage 
to the instrument panel lights.  When the GREY wire is connected to the instrument 
panel supply voltage, the intensity of the gauge is controlled by the dimmer switch on 
the dash. 
 WHITE – The WHITE wire should be connected to the Analog + input on the 
AEM EMS or the analog + input on a similar device.  
						

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 BROWN – The BROWN wire should be connected to the Analog – input.  If the 
EMS or similar device does not have a – input, the BROWN wire should be connected 
to a sensor ground.  If no sensor ground is available, the BROWN wire should be 
connected to a power ground.  Note: The BROWN wire must be connected in order 
to get correct readings from the analog output. 
Changing the Bezel and Faceplate 
 
The gauge kit comes with the black bezel and black faceplate installed.  However, the 
kit also comes with a silver bezel and multiple faceplates.  Instructions on how to 
change the faceplate are included in the kit on a separate sheet of paper.  To change 
the bezel, orient the gauge so you are looking at the faceplate.  Rotate the bezel 
counter-clockwise to unscrew it from the gauge cup.  The bezel, lens, and rubber 
spacer are all removable.  Reassemble the gauge as shown below in Figure 3.  Note: 
When reassembling the gauge, it may be necessary to apply a light amount of pressure 
on the lens and spacer to keep the faceplate from rotating when reinstalling the bezel.   
Do not over tighten the bezel when reassembling the gauge.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Backlighting 
 
The AEM Boost Gauge has 7 different backlight colors available to the end user, which 
closely match some of the more common factory dash panels: white, blue, green, red, 
orange, light blue, and aqua.   To change the backlight color, rotate the backlighting 
switch using a small precision style screwdriver.  The backlight switch is accessed 
through the small hole in the back of the gauge. 
 
Figure 3.  Changing Bezels 
BEZEL 
LENS 
RUBBER 
SPACER  
						

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Status Lights 
 
The AEM Pressure gauge has two status lights, see Figure 4.  The status light on the 
left will flash if an out of range low voltage sensor error is detected.  The status light on 
the right will flash if an out of range high voltage sensor error is detected.  In either 
case, the needle will point straight downward to signify an error.  See Table 1 for 
corrective actions. 
 
 
 
 
 
Status Light Fault Corrective Action 
Left Sensor Wiring and/or sensor Make sure sensor is 
connected, check for 
broken wires 
Right Sensor and/or sensor wiring Check for shorted  
sensor wires, possible 
overpressure condition 
 
 
Figure 4.  Backlighting Adjustment 
Table 1.  Error Codes 
Figure 4.  Illuminated Status Lights 
 ACCESS  
 PORT 
Left 
Status 
Light 
Right 
Status 
Light  
						

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Analog Output 
 
The analog output from the AEM 100 PSI Pressure gauge is a linear dc voltage signal 
that varies from 0.5 Vdc at 0 psig (0 Bar) to 4.5 Vdc at 15 psig (1 Bar) over the 
operating range of the gauge.  The signal is used for sending information to a data 
logger or an engine management system like the AEM EMS or F/IC.  The transfer 
function for pressure units in PSI is listed below. 
 
Pressure (psi) = 3.75 x Voltage – 1.88  
 
The transfer function for pressure units in bar is listed below.   
 
Pressure (bar) = 0.25 x Voltage – 0.13 
 
A list of output voltages and corresponding pressures is shown below in Table 1. 
 
Voltage Pressure 
0.50 0.0 PSI 0.00 BAR 
0.75 0.9 PSI 0.06 BAR 
1.00 1.9 PSI 0.13 BAR 
1.25 2.8 PSI 0.19 BAR 
1.50 3.8 PSI 0.25 BAR 
1.75 4.7 PSI 0.31 BAR 
2.00 5.6 PSI 0.38 BAR 
2.25 6.6 PSI 0.44 BAR 
2.50 7.5 PSI 0.50 BAR 
2.75 8.4 PSI 0.56 BAR 
3.00 9.4 PSI 0.63 BAR 
3.25 10.3 PSI 0.69 BAR 
3.50 11.3 PSI 0.75 BAR 
3.75 12.2 PSI 0.81 BAR 
4.00 13.1 PSI 0.88 BAR 
4.25 14.1 PSI 0.94 BAR 
4.50 15.0 PSI 1.00 BAR 
 
 
 
Connector Pinouts 
 
 The pinouts and wire functions for the 3-pin sensor harness and 8-pin power 
harness are provided below in Figure 6 and Table 2. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Figure 6.  Harness Pinouts 
Table 1.  Analog Calibrations  
						

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3-pin sensor harness 
Red - 5V sensor power 
Black - Sensor ground 
Green - Sensor signal  
8-pin power harness 
Red – 12V Power 
Black – Power ground 
Pink – Switched 12V power 
White – Analog output 
Brown – Analog ground 
Grey – Lighting intensity 
 
 
 
Specifications 
 
Gauge 
Supply Current 0.1 A  
Differential Analog Outputs 1 
Measuring Range 0 PSI – 15 PSI 
0 Bar to 1 Bar  
Operating Voltage (nominal) 8.5-15 volts dc 
Harness & Connector Temp Limit: 105C 
 
Notes 
 
The sensor is a precision pressure measuring device and should not be subject to 
mechanical or thermal shock or it may be damaged.  
 
If  further  tuning  help  is  needed  be  sure  to  visit  the  video  gallery  or  performance 
electronics  forum  at www.aemelectronics.com for  comprehensive  instructional  videos 
and information. 
 
Recommended Parts 
 
30-8444 Dust Boot 
 
Replacement Components 
 
35-3411 8-Pin Power Harness 
35-3412 3-Pin Sensor Harness 
35-2131-15 Pressure Sensor 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 2. Wire functions  
						

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