（52X-BM As of December, 2014 No.1)

USER’ S MANUAL

Triple Gauge Set for BMW

52X-BM

Thank you for purchasing this PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
● If this produc t is given toanother user, make sure toinclude this User’ s Manual.

Product＋Please check the contents of the package

Contents
VoltageMeter

Contents / WARNING / CAUTION …… 1
Features ………………………………… 1
Part Names and Displays ……………… 1
Connecting The Wires andInstalling The Product …………… 2 ~3
Basic Operation ………………………… 4
Switching The Display ………………… 4
Troubleshooting ………………………… 4

Water Temp
Meter

BoostMeter

Gauge Cable
×3

Peak SwitchUnit

CutConnectors

OBD Cablewith fuse 3A

Double-sided
Tape(round) (square)

Cushion
Tape×6

Fuse Power Cable
with fuse 3A

Zip Ties(Large) × 2(Small) × 5

User’ sManual●You need the 3DDesign corporation brand Gauge Panel to install.(included in the full kit)

1. The display will not be proper if the ECU being used is not the standard one or if a sub-computer is being used, even in compatible carmodels.
2. Cannot be used in combination with other company’ s products that use Diagnostic Monitoring Connectors.
3. For details about using in combination with other PIVOT products that use Diagnostic Monitoring Connectors please see our Web Siteat h t t p://p ivo t j p.c o m /o b d - e /.
4. On account of the mounting location, original cigar lighter and ashtray you will not be able to use.

Improper use or disregard of these warnings

Improper use or disregard of these warnings may cause

CAUTION injury to persons, damage the product and other things.

WARNING may result in the injury or death of people.

●Do not operate while driving.

●Do not work in areas where
there is excessive exhaust.

●This product is for DC12V cars;

Operating or checking the display
during driving may cause anaccident; please use with the utmost
consideration for safety.

Due to vehicle exhaust emission
poisoning or fire may result in adamage to humans.

Installation cannot be carried out on cars
with other voltage batteries.

●Just after installation do not exert
any strong force on the product.

●Please securely fasten theproduct to a stable place andbe sure to store bundle away
all wires with tape, etc...

●Do not crush the cable.
Please be careful that the cable
does not get crushed by the seatrail or car door steel plate, nor cut
by any sharp steel plate as thismay cause a poor connection oran electric short leading to fire orother danger.

When double-sided tape is used for an
installation be warned that when hot thetape temporarily losses adhesiveness.

●Do Not Use Chemical Cleansers.

It is very dangerous to pull tangled
wires by force or allow tangled wires
to interfere with driving.

If the unit gets dirty please wipe with a softc l o t h t o r e m ove a ny d i r t . D o n o t u s ec h e m i c a l c l e a n s e r s s u c h a s t h i n n e r,benzene, or alcohol.

●Do not install the product in any
place subject to high temperatureor any place where water may besplashed.
●Make sure to replace all screws
and parts to their original place.
●Do not install the product in aplace where it will cause distraction.
●Do not, in any manner, process,take apart, or make changes tothis product.

Features
Triple Gauge
Peak Switch
LED Illumination
No Piping or Wiring Necessary
Stepping Motor Drive

Simultaneous display of three types of data: Boost, Water Temperature and Voltage.
Boost and Water temp gauge can display the maximum value and Voltage gauge can display the lowest value.
Standard Matching Orange Illumination.(keep lighting the meter in operation)
It is possible to connect directly to the diagnostic monitoring connector meaning there is no need for troublesome wiring.
Our stepping motor is able to provide a smooth, highly precise display.

Part Names

Displays and Uses
Voltage
Display 7V〜17V
Check battery
Use

Water Temp

Boost20˚C〜120˚C

0 〜154kPa

Prevention of overheating
Check Heating etc.

Check Boost etc.

【Meter】

Bezel
Dial

120

20140

Ex:95˚C

Ex:40kPa

Opening Demo
The needle will move to the lowest value side several times, then it will move tothe maximum value and finally to reading for current measurement item.

ø52

ø56.5

Unit

(View from Gauge Connection)

TEMP °C

Ex:14V

38Shows
the currentvalues.

【Unit】WATERSTEPPINGGAUGE

Meter6Needle

60[Unit：mm](Absolute pressure display)

10080

Size70Peak Switch
connector

50Connect Peak Switch

122

Meter connector
Connect gauge cable(View from Car Connection)

3Depth 22

Power connector
Connect OBD Cable

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Connecting the Wires and Installing the ProductBasic Wiring

Please carry out wiring with the engine turned OFF and the key removed.
Connect to Power(1.5m)

IGN = 12V withkey switch ON※Not as normal
power source

Peak Switch

Backsideof MeterBacksideof Meter2-pinConnector
SWGauge Cable (1.5m)

METER

3-pin
Connector

3-pin
Connector

T h e 3 - p i n c o n n e c to r s
can be connected to anyof the three positions

11-pinConnector

Unit6-pin
Connector

Yellow

OBD

Backsideof Meter※1
OBD Cable

Yellow(2.7m)

Fuse Power Cable
with fuse 3ARedRed

Diagnostic
Monitoring
Connector(0.5m)※1
Do not use the Red Cable of 1-pin
connector from OBD Cable fuse.

OBD
Connector

Connecting to Power (In case of right-hand drive)

In case of 1 and 3 series① Remove the under cover of the passenger side glove box.
② Open the bonnet and check the position of the fuse box.

③ Remove the cover
above the fuse box.

⑤ Pr y o p e n t h e f u s ecase using such asdrivers.

⑥ Pass the FusePower Cable
through the hole in
the fuse case backand pull it to carinterior and connect
the 1-pin Connector.

④ Remove the fuse box
cover.

⑦ Replace the original fuse 5A of the sixth position
from the left to the fuse of the Fuse Power Cable.
⑧ Routed the Fuse Power Cable as shown in the figure.
⑨ Return in the reverse order.

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In case of Z4① Rem ove t he un d er
cover of the passenger side glove box.
(3 places screw)③ Connect the cable of
2-pin connector(theposition of the figure)on back of the cigar
lighter socket to thetip of the Fuse Power
Cable using CutConnector.
Cigar lighter② Cut the fuse of Fuse
Power Cable asshown in the diagram.

Fuse Power Cable with fuse 3A

Connect

Yellow
Fuse

Cut

Fuse

④ Put back the under cover.

【Reference 1】How to use the Cut Connectors
1210 mm

Peel off of the vinyl
cover at connection.

2310 mm

Peel off of the vinyl
cover at the end of
the product’ s wire.

4Wrap aroundboth wire coils.

5C l o s e t i g ht l y w i t h
cut connector.

Insulate with vinyltape.

When crimping, pleaseuse crimpers or use
pliers to bend and thensolder together.

Connecting each Cable and the Unit

① Laying the Gauge Cable from the mounting position of the Meter to the Unit. 【Reference 2】Notes about using the OBD Connector② Connect 1-pin connector of the Fuse Power Cable to the 1-pin connector ofOBD Cable.

Make sure to grip thedistended portions whenpulling it out or inserting it.

CAUTION
Do not pull on the wires
when trying to remove theconnector; the wires may
become disconnected.

③ Connect the Peak Switch, the Gauge Cable and the OBD Cable to the Unit.
④ Insert the OBD Connector to the diagnostic monitoring connector. (Removethe cover of the diagnostic monitoring connector if it's annoying.)
If you unable to get a gripon the distended portions.
W i t h s o m e c ar m o d e l s i t
m ay b e d i f f i c u l t t o g e t agood grip on the connector.

3Installing The ProductInstalling the Meter
For procedure of the installation of the meter
panel, please refer to the instruction manualof the meter panel (3DDesign Corporation).
① Affix cushion tapes(included) to the Meter.
② Connect the Meter and Gauge Cable, and press
into the meter panel.

Cushion Tape
(two to four places)

Installing the Unit

Installing the Peak Switch

Fasten the unit into positions not usually affected bywater.

Fasten the switch to a position
that is easy to operate.

Fastening to
Flat Space

When Fastenings
to a Cable or Pipe

Double-sided
tape(square)(Included)

Throughholes
Thick cableor pipePlacement

Installation direction

Basic place would be in the figure, but arrangement on
your preference is also possible.
※Meter can be connected to any of the 3-pin connector.

Can be adjusted to the easy-to-read and preference
direction.

Water Temp

Fastening toFlat SpacePeak Switch

Zip tie(Large)

Unit

Clean toremove
oil and dust.

Voltage

In such case, pullout the connector
by pulling on theend of the zip tie.

Double-sided
tape(round)(Included)
Clean toremove
oil and dust.

Boost3

Basic Operation
1

Key Switch ON

2(Engine start)

Opening Demo(Start-up all together)34Real-time display(Engine stop)5Meter OFF

START
STOP

START
STOPENKey Switch OFFEN

GINE

GINE

STOPSTARTSwitching The Display
Peak reading display

1

Reset the Peak reading

1

Press the switch
once

Press the switch
for 3 seconds

While the meter is in operation, press
the switch once.

2

Pressing the switch while displaying the peakreading will reset the peak reading.

Peak reading display

2

Reset the Peak reading

3

Real-time display

Peak

VOLTAGE

Lowest side

WATER TEMP

Maximum side

BOOST

Maximum side

Reset all three meters at the same time.

Display all three meters at the same time.

3

ProductReal-time displayBack to real-time display after 3 seconds releasing
the switch.

※Each peak value can be reset by the key OFF.

Measuring the lowest voltage by voltmeter

1STARTSTOPEN

START
STOPorEN

GINE

Without braking,press down twice(1, 3 series)

GINE

Turn the key switch ON
and display the meter2

Without braking,insert the key andpress down once
(Z4)

STARTSTOP

EN

GINE

Start the engine andcheck the lowest voltage
with Peak reading display

With braking,press down once

●Recommend to charge or replace the battery if it's lower about 1V or more than when new.

Troubleshooting
TroublePossible Causes

Possible Solutions

Poor connection of OBD Connector andFuse Power Cable .

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections ofOBD Connector and Fuse Power Cable are correct or not.

Poor connection or wrong wiring of Yellow cable
if wired directly to the power supply.

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections of Yellow
cable is correct or not.

The unit has been installed into an incompatible
car model.

Please check the “Fitting List” .

One or two meters do not work.

Poor connection of Gauge Cable .

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections ofGauge Cable is correct or not.

Needle of the boost gauge is shiftedto slightly negative from 0 than theothers(relative pressure).

Depending on the altitude, needle shifts about one scale by the characteristics of car side sensor(absolute pressure), but this is not a malfunction.

All three meters do not work.

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※We plan in the near future to take all possible legal measures to protect against unfair competition from look-alike products using similar designs, regulating characteristics,
circuitry and circuitry layout.
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