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Author Subject: wiring to boost gauge advice please
russbez

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Post #1
I am planning using a live from my clock ; want the gauge to light up when I put my lights on. But I still want my clock light wired using the same live wire.

Can I just cut a live to the clock bulb and wire in my gauges 12v bulb?
I plan to extend the wires, solder and heat shrink any of the bare wires.

Is it possible? And is it safe? LOL

Thanks

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 16:23
ablister

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Post #2
if your gauge is on A-pillar, just wire up via instrument lights resistor. Unless you're wanting gauge to be illuminated all the time, other wise just use radio 12v+ ignition supply

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 19:30
davedgti6

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Hi Russ, as said above I wired with the dim/dip resistor so I can dim the gauge along with the instrument panel Smile , did you get my pm regarding the fan controller by the way? as have sent reply but my sent messages folder remains empty Dunno

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 19:53
smegal

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Post #4
Wire it to your ash tray light

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 21:29
russbez

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Post #5
yeh seems like people have been having that issue dave, got it fine

Rallye doesnt have dimmer switch LOL
shouldnt be too easy to get one, pretty sure i seen the empty plug in dash (which my other 306 uses)

my gauge is replacing my RH centre console vent
only want it on when i need it so if i could get it on with instrument lights via that instrument lights resistor that would be ideal

thanks chaps!!

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 23:13
smegal

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I would bet money there is a yellow wire under the centre console. It comes on with the lights.

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Posted 13th Dec 2011 at 23:22
russbez

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Post #7
you mean a small yellow plug? 2 wires go into it, looks like a live and an earth

i broke my 12v slot a while back, new one i replaced it with.... the wee light didnt fit onto it so i just left plug hanging

so that is a possabilty too

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Posted 14th Dec 2011 at 08:51

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