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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Reverse Glow Gauges Power Question.

I bought these off ebay and installed them today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/i384-...QQcmdZViewItem

But I am unsure of what power line to use to power them. They sent me instructions and said the following about the power.

"Next you will have to find an adequate power source. The inverter for the indiglos is very sensitive. You could burn it out if the wattage is too high. For this reason, search for a HEADLIGHT. Find something power source (NOT A LIGHT DIMMER OR A FOG LIGHT SWITCH) A power source that powers you taillights for example. Contact the power and ground, and your done. Put everything back together in the reverse step as you pulled everything out."

So i am alittle nerves about blowing them up. can someone please tell me what color the headlight wire is. Please help.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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You can power them off any interior light source which powers on whenever the parking lights are turned on. To be safe, just install an in-line fuse (5 amps or so) in the indiglo power wire. This way, if anything goes wrong, your indiglos are safe as well as the power source your tapping off.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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You can power them off any interior light source which powers on whenever the parking lights are turned on. To be safe, just install an in-line fuse (5 amps or so) in the indiglo power wire. This way, if anything goes wrong, your indiglos are safe as well as the power source your tapping off.

Very good advice!!!!!!



Usually I just tap into the cigarette lighter........
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Thank you, I am gonig to try it this morning and see how everything goes.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Found a power line and ground hooked everything up. They look good now but it is still daytime. I will take pictures tonight.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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