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| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 | the dimmer part if my light switch that controls the gauge lights im guessing is out cause i have no dash light, i have a "bright" light indicator but no dash lights, all bulbs replaced with correct new 6v bulbs.
question can i run the power wire from the dash light and put it with the headlight plug???? im thinking that way they would come on with the headlights.?????
plan on getting a good switch later will this work as a part time switch??? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | Yes it will, you just wont have the dimming feature for the dashlights. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 | AWSOME.... thanks thats the project for tomarrow... dont care about dimmer, just want the dash light on when im crusing around, thanks "delux" | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | Youre so welcome48. Please make sure you disconnect the battery before you get into this.
Dont want no fireworks under the dash......... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 90 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 90 | In these situations I usually just run a jumper wire from one side of the rheostat to the other. That way the lights operate as normal, sans the dimmer. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | Since you are going to most likely pull the switch to get at the 'master' wire to your dash lights you might as well take a look at the switch to see if it is indeed the problem. It might just be a loose wire. The guys here will jump at the chance to help you solve your problem. You just have to be their eyes and hands. A voltmeter or testlight are a big help and remember to disconnect your battery before poking around to much.
Six volt guy living in a twelve volt world
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Your headlights are protected with the thermal breaker built in to the headlight switch. Justin's suggestion may be just the thing here because often times old wiring does not like to be dislodged and rerouted. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 | I HAVE DASH LIGHTS!!!! AWSOME ran the dash wire to the headlight terminal and presto!!! awsome dash lights.... thanks alot guys.... | | |
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