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Hot line for gauges!

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Well I finally installed my Air Dog Raptor. Along w/ that I put in a FP & Trans Temp gauges. Where do I get a hot line that works w/ the light switch?Thanks, Dave

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Look for the 5 amp fuse in the inside fuse panel. This is the fuse for the dash lights. Use a test light to verify, and the test with a voltmeter to see if it works. Then use a mini add-a-fuse to tap into the lightswitch.

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On my 98.5 It says inside cluster, think that would be it? When I took out the fuse the inside dash panel lights still worked. Mini add a fuse that's a new one on me, not sure what that is. Does it help w/ keeping it attached to that 5 amp mini fuse, maybe?

I'll do a google on it, thanks,

Dave

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OK did a google, how cool is that. So I would use a 5 amp one then? All parts stores carry that? So I would have 2 5amp fuses corect? In the same spot.

Correct, each fuse would be for different stuff. Just check to make sure that the lights turn off with the switch. Yes, most parts stores have them.

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Saweet! So my fuse is inside cluster than correct? Think it is a 5.Dave

That should be the one, just check with a test light to make sure.

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    I tag the illumination wire on the light switch, personally, so the gauge lights (unless LED) dim with the instrument panel.but that's just me.:cool:

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      Rogan said:

    I tag the illumination wire on the light switch, personally, so the gauge lights (unless LED) dim with the instrument panel.

    but that's just me.

    :cool:

    Rogan I usually don't dim my lights on the dash I just leve 'em on the highest. But I know what to do if I wanted to, thanks!

    Dave

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    Look for the 5 amp fuse in the inside fuse panel. This is the fuse for the dash lights. Use a test light to verify, and the test with a voltmeter to see if it works. Then use a mini add-a-fuse to tap into the lightswitch.

    Stodg, just went to the only 5A fuse in the panel & that's it. EXCELLENT!

    Dave

    i used the cig- lighter wire, i tapped into it for the hot lead for the pyro and the trans temp.As for the light side i tapped it to the dimmer switch, then set the dimmer low as possible and then tuned each gauge so i could get the desired effect, the top gauge is the dimmest because it is the closest, then the bottom one is as bright as the dash.

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