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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Gauge wiring

Ok so I am hoping that someone with experience can help me out. I am getting ready to install boost, egt, and trans temp gauges. My question is, where can I draw power for my egt and trans temp gauge? I am guessing a hot on ignition but where can I get the power? Also, which wire do I tap into so that the gauges' lights work with my facory gauge lights?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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on the fuse pannel there is an empty fuse slot for the air bag. its only hot when the key is on . i pushed a blade connector in there and used an in line fuse. for the gage lights, i spliced in the wire for the light in the ash tray . i thought that was the easiest spot.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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you can put your lights on the dimmer with out splicing anything!! fuse #10 i believe. its the only 4a fuse in there
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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you can put your lights on the dimmer with out splicing anything!! fuse #10 i believe. its the only 4a fuse in there
X2 I just tapped into the fuse in the panel. I believe it is #10 also not sure.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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To power your gauges (EGT Trans) use #17 fuse in the cab for the lights use #10 fuse.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Ok, Thanks everyone. You saved me alot of time poking around with the multimeter. Should have them in by monday. I am waiting on my pod to show up.
 
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