I just got a bunch of auto meter gauges that im gong to be installing and I was wondering what is the best place to find a 12v + ignition source. IS there anywhere you can put the wires without having to actually cut any wiring in the wiring harness? Also I plan on using the fuse box to put the wires for the reverse glow and lights for the gauges. Is there a max number of wires that can be put into one spot. I plan on using the number 4 fuse, which is a 15A used for the instrument cluster illumination on my 93 GT. Any help would be appreciated.
12v + igniton source for wiring gauges
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Use a tap and tap into the interior lights. I tapped into the wire coming off the dimmer so the dimmer owuld control illumination to the gauges. When i lower my interior lights, all the autometer gauges dim along with it.
I have 3 hooked up to it like this. I installed LED lights in the gauges, so power draw is minimal
I have 3 hooked up to it like this. I installed LED lights in the gauges, so power draw is minimal
It's sold at autozone. Basically it just crimps down over an existing wire and your new wire without actually cutting the wire. This way you don't cut up your harness. It can be removed and the slice taped over.
WHere do you need the 12+ source? Under the hood? Use the red wire on the low coolant plug dangling around under the battery. In the car, you can use pretty much any red wire as most is ignition only on. I think i used the red wire to the radio for mine. Can't really remember though
WHere do you need the 12+ source? Under the hood? Use the red wire on the low coolant plug dangling around under the battery. In the car, you can use pretty much any red wire as most is ignition only on. I think i used the red wire to the radio for mine. Can't really remember though
Since you're running wires to the fusebox anyhow, you can tap into fuse 13 for your dimmed lighting. Tapping there is the same as tapping into an existing dimmed circuit. I tap into the outboard side of the circuit and use my own 1 amp fuse on my new wire.
Good luck.
Good luck.
i usually use the radio wire for a keyed source.
heres a way to tap. the wire goes into the grove, and then closes and a female spade connector can be used for a wire coming off.
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heres a way to tap. the wire goes into the grove, and then closes and a female spade connector can be used for a wire coming off.
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