RotaryBobby

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I was told that the wire to splice into is a thick blue wire coming from the fuse box next to the pedals. I just need verification on the wire before I start splicing. The gauge is an autometer procomp ultralite electric water temp gauge.

RotaryBobby

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Sorry forgot to add the pic in the main post LOL. also which wire is the cigar lighter wire so I can splice in the gauge light?

satch

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There two wires to the lighter. One powers the lighter while the other one powers the light for the lighter.

RotaryBobby

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i assume the wire that powers the lighter light is what i need for the gauge light. i'm mostly concerned with the power for the gauge though. i want to make sure that fatter blue wire is the switched ignition wire before i start soldering and splicing. i've looked through to wiring diagrams but i'm still not sure so im looking for a confirmation.

misterstyx69

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Your light on the gauge can be spliced into the small bulb that runs the cigarette lighter bulb.That allows you to dim the gauge with the headlight switch.
Take the +12volts off the Stereo power wire(it's fused).It will power up when you turn the key.
I think blue/red stripe at the stereo harness.
(There is also a thick black w/white stripe for the ignition switch that supplies 12v switched too.If you tap that you can have power off the switch)

Siraniko

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All you need is test light to find a12-v when the key is on position and dash light

RotaryBobby

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thanks a ton guys. everything is connected and running great

jjwalker

I am just going to add that everyone should always use a multimeter for stuff like this. A decent one can be had from Sears for a mere $20.

misterstyx69

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.hmm..
All that help and you don't post HOW you resolved it?

NO Soup for you..lol!

RotaryBobby

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Lol ok. I connected the power to the radio power and the light to the lighter light

RotaryBobby

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Ill take pictures of the actual connections when I get home

misterstyx69

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What kind of Soup do you like?....(chuckle!)