Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just getting ready to install some new gauges and all of them have the optional wire to dim the backlight when the lights are turned on. Which wire do I use? It specifically says in the instructions not to use the dimmer switch as a varied dimmer could damage the gauge. Therefore i was thinking it would be best to splice into the switch for the sidelights? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just getting ready to install some new gauges and all of them have the optional wire to dim the backlight when the lights are turned on. Which wire do I use? It specifically says in the instructions not to use the dimmer switch as a varied dimmer could damage the gauge. Therefore i was thinking it would be best to splice into the switch for the sidelights? Thanks i use the one off the headunit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thats the one i thought of first. Is it labeled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thats the one i thought of first. Is it labeled? cant remember, OR, you can use any of the feeds for the trac/spoiler etc... switches - which are green with an orange stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ok, will have a look. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I used the one for the cig lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I used the one for the cig lighter Do you know which one? One will be live & one will be earth. Is it the live or the earth that you used? Remember i am not using a mechanical gauge with a back light for when the lights go on (i had that before, just hooked up the gauges to the ciggy lighter). On another note, does this look like the chap i need? The blue is remote positive, the black is earth, red is ignition and yellow is B+... leaving the orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I used the one for the cig lighter The cig lighter is attached to the dimmer though, which is not what he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just a thought, are you gonna have your dash taken out for Saturday or wit mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 My dash is in bits bud, i've got them 3/4 installed All i need is the holes drilled and tapped/welded on the downpipe http://www.scotster.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Supra/Dash/DSCF2133.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Wont take Ian long mate, yours will be done in a jiffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thats the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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