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Which wire for gauges?

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Hey guys, i have a question on installing some gauges, mainly the wiring. I did a search and i didnt come up with a direct answer for my question, so i am hoping you can help me out. I am installing a boost gauge and a oil pressure gauge in my 89 GT. I have installed gauges before, but the previous owners of the car were lacking some skills in the wiring dept., and i have never seen so many Splices everywhere and i dont know which wire is which. To hook the lights up on autometer Phantom gauges, i know white is power and black is ground. Where do you run the white wire too? Is there a certain wire under the dash or a fuse in the panel that most run the power wires to to turn the lights on in the gauge with the headlights? BTW this is a A-pillar pod. Thanks guys!

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Easiest place is to run it to the fuse for the dimmer switch. That way the lights will come on with the headlights and dim with the panel dimmer.
 
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GREAT!! Thank you for the tip, i really appreciate it!

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