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jgfiveoh

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i'm trying to figure out which wire i need to splice into on the dimmer switch to power the lights for my autometer guage's.

been using a test light but now i'm confused?
 

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if you have an aftermarket stereo in your car the aftermarket plug wire color is LightBlue/Red. if you have the stock wiring just tap into that wire. its the dimmer wire for the lights on the radio.
 

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thats the one thanks!!!:SNSign:
 

HISSIN50

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You can also tap into fuse 13 if it's easier.


Good luck.
 

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red wire......I went to a switched power in fusebox
green wire..... to green with yellow on the coil harness
white wire.....dimmer switch in fusebox (I used the fog light fuse but the tach light will go out when you hit the high beams)
 
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