alternate power source for gauge?
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alternate power source for gauge?
Hey guys i just installed my Defi boost gauges and i was planning on just using the ashtray(like so many others have) but when i took off the center peice to splice in the wire I noticed the ashtray light was missing(not just the bulb, but also the wire that goes from the bulb to the connector) WTF .
Anyway, I was wandering if i can tap into the lights on the switches? ex light for the foglight or rear window defroster switch. and if so which wire do i splice into?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
Cyan
Anyway, I was wandering if i can tap into the lights on the switches? ex light for the foglight or rear window defroster switch. and if so which wire do i splice into?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
Cyan
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Well it looks like they tap the source side of the fuse, so the existing equipment still gets its rated amperage. Essentially you have two fuses in one package.
The new link gets it's own fuse. The bad part about this is if you blow the auxillary fuse (very possible if you misinstall the new equipment), you have to replace the entire unit.
There are similar break-out fuses available at most autoparts stores as well as car sterio places.
-bill
The new link gets it's own fuse. The bad part about this is if you blow the auxillary fuse (very possible if you misinstall the new equipment), you have to replace the entire unit.
There are similar break-out fuses available at most autoparts stores as well as car sterio places.
-bill
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