Need good place to tap into dash lights

[94_Teal_GT]

I'm installing some gauges in the area where the factory CD player would be. Where is a good place to tap into the dash lights w/o ripping the dash apart or pulling the stereo? Can I use the wire from the ashtray light for all 3 bulbs? I'm open to other ideas as well.

Thanks

 

[94TURBO5 O]

You can tap off the clock pod. I tapped mine into the headlight dimmer wire and its 2 screws to get the bezel off.

 

[1105]

taped into the clock pod wires too... Its a white/blue wire (I think) that'll allow you to dim the lights if you use thoes wires. Check it with a test light.

 

[slvrbullit302]

I tapped into the clock pod as well, it is the easiest place to access.

 

[AznStanger3v]

tap into the headlight switch. whenever i install guages at work, thats where we do it.

 

[saxman9801]

There is a harness in the right of the pocket where the factory cd player goes that will have a illumination wire in it, it is a rectuangular grey plug, look inside the opening on the right and you should see it.This would probally be the easiest since you will be right there already. dan

 

[baglock1]

Gauges ehh? You didn't slip a stroker under the hood when I wasn't paying attention, did you?

 

[94_Teal_GT]

Gauges ehh? You didn't slip a stroker under the hood when I wasn't paying attention, did you?

I wish I just finally got tired of watching the factory idiot gauges read all over the place. I figure they are good monitors since she just rolled 166k. You know, just broken in and ready for a blower

BTW, nice side exhaust

 

[94_Teal_GT]

There is a harness in the right of the pocket where the factory cd player goes that will have a illumination wire in it, it is a rectuangular grey plug, look inside the opening on the right and you should see it.This would probally be the easiest since you will be right there already. dan

Thanks! That sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. I really didn't want to mess with my tempermental clock pod...BTW, the ashtray light is also dimmable(is that a word?)

Now to drill the hole in the firewall for the water temp sensor and oil pressure line... What happened to the good old days when cars had rubber plugs all over the place in the firewall?