FAQ

Listed below are some of the most commonly asked questions. If you have any questions not shown here, visit Distributor list and contact the distributor of/ nearest your country.

	Where should I send my sponsorship enquiry?
	All enquiries regarding sponsorships will be considered and carried out through our official distributors. Please see the list of our official distributors list, or contact the following distributor nearest to you. Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	How do I become a Defi distributor?
	Thanks for your interest in becoming a distributor for Defi. All enquiries regarding the distribution of Defi products will be reviewed first at following our official distributors Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers

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	We want to do business with you. Where do I need to submit my proposals?
	All enquiries regarding business relations or OEM etc. will be reviewed first at following our official distributors They will give consideration for your proposals then inform you of their decision on it later. Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	How do I purchase Defi products from outside Japan? By any chance, do you accept an order over the Internet ?
	Sorry, we (Defi in Japan) do not accept orders from overseas. Defi products are available only through our overseas retail stores. Please contact your country’s store or distributor. Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	I have a set of STI gauges . . .
	We have no responsibility for STI Genome and STI gauses, which is an exclusive SUBARU gauge, nor do we know the contents of specification. But SUBARU Automotive Accessories would be able to answer your enquiry better than we do.
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	Would you be able to release drawings or CAD?
	Sorry that we will be unable to release all the CAD files/drawings and design drawing, because they are classified as confidential information.
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	I thought, maybe you would send me some Defi stickers for free.
	Defi logo stickers are not for free.
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	Will my gauge need Control Unit?
	Control Unit is NOT necessary: Racer gauge, DIN gauge, BF Tachometer (these operate as a stand-alone products). Control Unit (part # DF01301) with a sensor set: Defi-Link meter, Defi-Link Display, Step Graph (DF03501) Control Unit II (part# DF05001, DF05002) with a sensor set : Defi-Link meter, Defi-Link Display, Step Graph, Defi-Link BF series, Defi-Link VSDX, VSD concept For VSDX and VSD: Control Unit II (and sensor set) is required for oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure and exhaust temperature. Just for speedometer or tachometer, Control Unit II is not necessary. Whether DF05001 or DF05002 depends on the number of cylinders and need for a rev adaptor. ADVANCE Control Unit (part# DF07701):* ADVANCE CR, ADVANCE BF, ADVANCE ZD
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	Can you tell me whether my Control Unit II is DF05001 or DF05002? (For Defi-Link System)
	Though previous version of Control Unit II (part #DF05001) and new Control Unit II (part# DF05002) look the same on front(6 illuminated buttons). But the number of white connections on back can help identify which. if you see 6 connections: Control Unit (part # DF05001) 7 connections: Control Unit II (part# DF05002) We used to sell Control Unit (part# DF01301), which has non-illuminated 5 buttons on front and 5 white connections on back.
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	I cannot find the items /colors that I found in Japanese site. When will they be available outside Japan?
	Not all items found in Japanese site are available in English site, in other words overseas.
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	Will Defi gauges work with my vehicle?
	Please refer to specifications on each product. We do NOT have detaied information or specification on vehicles which is marked outside Japan. Since vehicle specifications vary depending on the maker of vehicle, we are unable to obtain the information from where/through which wire speed pulse or RPM signals are sent out. But your dealer should know the answer. We also believe that your dealer would be willing to assist your installation.
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	Do you have the wiring diagram for my vehicle? I’ve talked to my dealer, and they would not let me have any of that information.
	We have following reasons that we are unable to obtain the wiring diagram for your vehicle for you. 1. Vehicle specifications vary by country (for Europe, US, Canada, Japan, Asia, Oceania model and so on). 2. The overseas model specifications are not obtainable in Japan. Therefore, there is no way that we can get the wiring diagram for you. We always recommend our customers to ask for professional installation, because installation professionals have the information of wiring diagrams for most of vehicles in your country. Installing by yourself avoids warranties.
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	How do I stop the continuous beep sound while the key is in the accessory position? Is there any way to disable the continuous beep when the key is in the accessory position?
	We have following reasons that we are unable to obtain the wiring diagram for your vehicle for you. 1. Vehicle specifications vary by country (for Europe, US, Canada, Japan, Asia, Oceania model and so on). 2. The overseas model specifications are not obtainable in Japan. Therefore, there is no way that we can get the wiring diagram for you. We always recommend our customers to ask for professional installation, because installation professionals have the information of wiring diagrams for most of vehicles in your country. Installing by yourself avoids warranties.
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	How do I get and order the correct number of a repair part?
	Sale of some of gauge parts (repair/optional parts) is offered at Defi retailers. Please place a repair/inspection service order before you rush to buy another one. Until we are certain which part is really causing trouble, we do not want you to spend your money on a wrong part number of Defi items. Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	My gauge is broken. How do I ask for repairing?
	We accept repair service orders directly through our official distributors and retailers. Please find your nearest shop or distributor, then contact them. Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	I can repair on my own. Do you sell parts of Defi gauges?
	We sell parts such as wires and screws for gauges, but we don’t sell parts such as connectors, electronic parts, or gauge dials. Parts search We can only accept repair service orders directly through our official distributors and retailers.
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	My gauge was working just fine, and then its LEDs went off all the sudden. The LEDs have gone off since then.
	Perhaps either or both meter wiring connector and DC source wiring connector have been disconnected somehow like your vehicle hit/passed over a bump. Please check each wiring connection again. Try these: 1.Free the jacks of meter wiring connector and DC source wiring connector. 2.Hook them again. You need to hear a click sound to indicate that the connection is promptly made. If the problem continues, there might be a problem in your gauge. You might want to place a repair/inspection service order. We recommend that you bring it to the store you bought to find out which device needs to be repaired or replace it with a new one. But please ask about the cost incurred to place a repair/inspection order
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	I’m visiting Japan. Can you tell me where to find Defi products in Japan?
	The link provided below will take you to Shops List page of Defi Japanese site. Shop list in Japan(Japanese) You may visit any of the stores as shown in the list and ask if there is your Defi products available in stock. Probably only Japanese speaking store staff is available.
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	If a Defi item has been discontinued, Can I order from you? Everyone I’ve asked so far has been of no help. Please source one for me.
	Unfortunately, the fact that production of a Defi item has been stopped means the item is out of our stock. We have no information which retail store has Defi products in stock. You might want to contact any of stores in the following page: Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	My fuel pressure gauge always reads from above 0 kPa. After I turn the ignition off, its needle pointer stays above 0 kPa.
	It doesn’t sound normal at all. When the key is in the accessory position, in which the ignition is on but the engine is off, the fuel pressure is running. As a result, the needle pointer of fuel pressure gauge should read above 0 kPa. When the engine is turned off, the needle pointer gradually going back to 0 kPa. For handling fuel lines, please ask the installation personnel/professional to confirm that you have connected the fuel pressure sensor to Fuel feed pipe, not pipe. to Fuel return.
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	My boost Racer Gauge is not reading properly. It reads only inHg and not Boost. Maybe because my car has been spurcharged?
	Check if your car has a turbo-charged engine. If so, the boost gauge should read above 0 psi . . . means that the boost gauge reads correctly for turbo-charged engine. About the car with a supercharger, this too should read above 0 psi. It might be that the boost sensor is attached between fuel regulator and surge tank.
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	Is there any way to disable opening and closing ceremony?
	Opening / Closing ceremony cannot be canceled.
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	On DIN gauge, can you interchange each gauge, or does it have to be 2 temperatures and 1 pressure gauge?
	Defi Din-Gauge is solid construction unit. It comes with 2 temperature gauges and 1 pressure gauge.
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	I’m having a hard time finding the Defi gauge I’ve been looking for. . . Every store I’ve contacted has been of no help finding where to get.
	We are sorry that we don’t know which retail store has Defi products in stock. Please contact any stores as shown in the following page: Map of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers
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	Are the Defi-Link System and ADVANCE System compatible?
	We are sorry, but Defi-Link System and ADVANCE System are not compatible. So, if you want to change from Defi-Link System to ADVANCE System, you need to replace the Control Unit, all the gauges, and wires. Sensors(except turbo sensor) are the same, so you don’t have to replace them. Please refer to this page for the detail.
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	About the BF tachometer, Is the switch or shift light removable?
	Both the switch panel and shift light (indicator) are removable. You can mount them wherever you like under the wire length.
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