Aftermarket gauges, which wire to use to dim?

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May 6, 2011 | 02:33 PM
  #1  
Hey Guys,

I want to dim my oil pressure,volt, and A/F gauge for night time cruising (blue led in the gauges are powerful!). I need to know where I can tap into to have it dim. I know you aren't supposed to use the actual dimmer but the headlight switch. I'll look myself/search but while I'm doing that if someone can help that would be great.

Thanks
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May 6, 2011 | 05:23 PM
  #2  
What kind of gauges are they? Do you have a link to installation instructions?
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May 6, 2011 | 06:28 PM
  #3  
Why does it say you cant use the dimmer switch for this? Its three wires and one is ground so trial and error.
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May 6, 2011 | 06:40 PM
  #4  
The dimmer controls ground so you need to check the wires with the switch in both positions. I tapped into the illumination wires at either the hazard or defroster switch. I cant remember the colors off the top of my head.
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May 6, 2011 | 06:45 PM
  #5  
JSutter your a genius. I don't know why I didn't think of that, so simple. As for wire color I'll do a trial and error with a volt meter.

Thanks!
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