nasty ss

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I am installing my electric fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge in my 02 z06 and had a few questions. I want to wire them so that when I turn on the headlights the backlights in the gauges come on. I would prefer them to work with the dimmer if possible. Does anyone know which wire to run them off of in order to do this? Also is there a pre-existing hole for me to pass the wires through the firewall or will I have to drill one? If so any suggestions on where to drill the hole?
Thanks!
-matt

Deckhand

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not sure about the hole, but in my 02 silverado .. behind the light dimmer, there is a lime green wire that I tapped off of for my Cobalt gauge. It illuminated the gauge with the headlights, and dimmed also.

Bad30th

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I drilled a hole in the driver firewall behind the brake pedal under the carpet, used some touchup paint to prevent rust and put a rubber grommet in it to protect the wiring, and siliconed it closed after I ran the wiring. If you want to run over to the pass side there's an existing hole where the PCM wiring harness runs through the firewall.

I tapped into the stereo illum wire for the illum on the gauges.

I have AutoMeter Cobalt boost and trans temp gauges in the driver A/C vents.

Rob (Bad30th)

nasty ss

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Thanks for the replies. I am trying to figure out the illumination on a vette. I am afraid that if I tap the wire it will see too much of a draw. If anyone has any insite please advise me.
Thanks!
-matt

terry s

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You can't just tap the existing dash light circuit. I will get back with more info. PM me if I forget.

terry s

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Check this out. I just put one together last week.

http://z06vette.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=dimmer