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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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i got a triple pillar mount for 3 gauges and i want them to dim/bright with the rest of the dash, what wire do i need to find to splice power from???

i have no clue how to do electronic stuff, so youll have to be real specfic
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dimmer..simple go to the fuse box and find the 5 amp fuse...you can put the wires underneath the fuse as you plug it back in and that should work..(kinda ghetto) or find that wire comming out of the back and use a scotch lock..
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Originally Posted by sobaka79
i got a triple pillar mount for 3 gauges and i want them to dim/bright with the rest of the dash, what wire do i need to find to splice power from???

i have no clue how to do electronic stuff, so youll have to be real specfic
Tap into the dark green wire coming out of the back of the dimmer switch on the dash. That wire provides power that reduces when you turn down the dimmer ****.
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