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    AEM Performance Electronics 
    2205 126th Street Unit A, Hawthorne, CA. 90250 
    Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152 
    http://www.aempower.com 
    Instruction Part Number: 10-5132 Rev 04 
    © 2009 AEM Performance Electronics 
     
    Part Number 30-5132  
    Analog Boost Gauge 
    Figure 1.  Wiring Schematic 
    AEM Boost Gauge Parts 
    1 x 35-5132(B/W) Boost Gauge Assembly  
    1 x 30-2131-50 Boost Sensor 
    1 x 35-4302 Install Kit (6 Butt Connectors) 
    1 x 10-5132 Installation Instructions 
    1 x 35-3411 8-Pin Power Harness 
    1 x 35-3410 3-Pin Sensor Harness 
    1 x 35-8529S Silver Bezel 
    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 
     
      
    						
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    INSTALLATION 
     
    1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. 
    2.  Secure the gauge in a 2 1/16
    th” (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.  Using the supplied hose adapter, boost tee, vacuum hose, and zip ties, connect 
    the sensor to a good engine manifold pressure source, downstream of the 
    throttle body. 
    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. 
     
    RED - Connect BOTH RED wires to a constant 12 volt power source utilizing a 5A fuse. 
     
    BLACK – Connect BOTH BLACK wires to a clean power ground. 
     
    PINK – Connect to a switched 12 volt power source that is on in the On, Run, and 
    Crank key positions utilizing a 5A fuse.  NOTE: The gauge can be used to help verify a 
    power source that is on in the On, Run, and Crank key positions.  With the sensor 
    disconnected, turn the key to the On position.  The needle will sweep counter-clockwise 
    against the needle stop then sweep clockwise to the vertical position, pointing down, the 
    left status light will flash.  Move the key to the Run position, then the Crank position.  
    The needle should remain pointing down, and the status light should continue to flash.  
    If at any time the needle sweeps counter clockwise, or the status light remains off, the 
    power source has turned off and is not suitable for use.   
     
    GREY - Connect to instrument lighting circuit supply voltage. 
      
    *WHITE - Connect to Analog + Input. 
     
    *BROWN - 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, both RED wires can be connected to 
    the same location as the PINK wire.  With both RED wires 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.  
    						
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      WHITE – The WHITE wire should be connected to the Analog + input on the 
    AEM EMS or the analog + input on a similar device. 
      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. 
     
    Gauge Start-Up 
     
      The boost gauge has an “auto zero” function that accommodates for variances in 
    atmospheric pressure.  Upon powering up, the gauge will take an instantaneous 
    pressure reading, which will be used as the “zero point” on the faceplate.  This allows 
    the needle position at atmospheric pressure to be “0” for all operating conditions.  The 
    needle will display between 0-35 psi boost for pressures above the current atmospheric 
    level.  The needle will display between 0-30 inHg for “vacuum” pressures below the 
    current atmospheric level.  
     
    Auto Zero Troubleshooting 
      If the gauge reads “0” or close to “0” while the engine is idling, the auto zero 
    pressure measurement is inaccurate.  This is most likely caused by a power source that 
    is not on in the On, Run, and Crank positions.   
     
    Changing the Bezel 
     
    The AEM Boost Gauge comes with the black bezel installed.  However, a silver bezel is 
    also included in the gauge kit.  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.  
     
     
     
     
     
     Figure 3.  Changing Bezels  BEZEL 
    LENS
    RUBBER 
    SPACER  
    						
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    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. 
     
     
     
     
    Status Lights 
     
    The AEM Boost 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. 
     
     
     
     Figure 4.  Backlighting Adjustment 
    Figure 4.  Illuminated Status Lights 
     ACCESS  
     PORT 
    Left 
    Status 
    Light Right 
    Status 
    Light  
    						
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    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 
     
     
    Analog Output 
     
    The analog output from the AEM Analog boost gauge is a linear dc voltage signal that 
    varies from 0.5 Vdc at 30 inHg (-1 Bar) vacuum to 4.5 Vdc at 35 psi (2.4 Bar) boost 
    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.  Since the 
    gauge displays different units for vacuum and boost, two different transfer functions are 
    needed.  The vacuum (inhg) and boost (psi) transfer functions are listed below 
     
    Boost Range: 0-35 psi, 1.68 – 4.5 volts 
     
    Boost  = 12.41 x Voltage – 20.85 
     
    Vacuum Range: 0-30 inhg, 0.5 – 1.67 volts 
     
    Vacuum  = -25.42 x Voltage + 42.71 
     
    The transfer function for pressure units in bar is listed below.  Since both the vacuum 
    and boost ranges use the same units, bar, a single transfer function can be used. 
     
    Vacuum/Boost Range: -1 Bar Vacuum to 2.4 Bar Boost, 0.5 – 4.5 volts 
     
    Vacuum/Boost = 0.85 x Voltage – 1.43 
     
    A list of output voltages and corresponding pressures is shown below in Table 1. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      Table 1.  Error Codes  
    						
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    Voltage Pressure 
    0.50 30 inhg -1.0 BAR 
    0.75 24 inhg -0.8 BAR 
    1.00 17 inhg -0.6 BAR 
    1.25 11 inhg -0.4 BAR 
    1.50 5 inhg -0.2 BAR 
    1.67 0 PSI 0.0 BAR 
    1.75 1 PSI 0.1 BAR 
    2.00 4 PSI 0.3 BAR 
    2.25 7 PSI 0.5 BAR 
    2.50 10 PSI 0.7 BAR 
    2.75 13 PSI 0.9 BAR 
    3.00 16 PSI 1.1 BAR 
    3.25 19 PSI 1.3 BAR 
    3.50 23 PSI 1.5 BAR 
    3.75 26 PSI 1.8 BAR 
    4.00 29 PSI 2.0 BAR 
    4.25 32 PSI 2.2 BAR 
    4.50 35 PSI 2.4 BAR 
     
     
     
     
    Connector Pinouts 
     
     The pinouts for the 3-pin sensor harness and 8-pin power harness are provided 
    below in Figure 6. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Figure 6.  Harness Pinouts  Table 1.  Analog Calibrations  
    						
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    Specifications 
     
    Gauge 
    Supply Current  0.1 A  
    Differential Analog Outputs  1 
    Measuring Range  30 inHg Vacuum to 35 psi Boost 
    -1 Bar Vacuum to 2.4 Bar Boost 
    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.aempower.com
     for comprehensive instructional videos and 
    information. 
     
    Replacement Components 
     
    35-3411  8-Pin Power Harness 
    35-3410  3-Pin Sensor Harness 
    35-2131-50 Pressure Sensor 
     
     
    12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 
     
    Advanced Engine Management Inc. warrants to the consumer that all AEM High Performance products will be free from defects in 
    material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of the original purchase. Products that fail within this 12-
    month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at AEM’s option, when determined by AEM that the product failed due to defects 
    in material or workmanship. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the AEM part. In no event shall this warranty 
    exceed the original purchase price of the AEM part nor shall AEM be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages 
    or cost incurred due to the failure of this product.  Warranty claims to AEM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with 
    dated proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is non-transferable. All implied 
    warranties shall be limited in duration to the said 12 month warranty period. Improper use or installation, accident, abuse, 
    unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. AEM disclaims any liability for consequential damages due to breach of any 
    written or implied warranty on all products manufactured by AEM. Warranty returns will only be accepted by AEM when 
    accompanied by a valid Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number.  Product must be received by AEM within 30 days of the date 
    the RGA is issued. 
     
    Please note that before AEM can issue an RGA for any product, it is first necessary for the installer or end user to contact the AEM 
    Performance Electronics tech line at 1-800-423-0046 to discuss the problem.  Most issues can be resolved over the phone.  Under 
    no circumstances should a system be returned or a RGA requested before the above process transpires. 
     
    Need additional help?  Contact the AEM Performance Electronics tech department at  
    1-800-423-0046 or [email protected], or visit the AEM Performance Electronics 
    forum at http://forum.aempower.com/forum/  
    						
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