Powering up gauges

[KrayzieFox]

I can't find the thread, but I know there was one created before about the topic. I'm trying to figure out the best place to splice in the power for the gauges. I think I remember reading that behind the dimmer switch is a good place..

[njaremka]

do you want switched power, or are you looking for illumination when the lights turn on?

you can tap into the cig lighter socket for switched power, and i think the dimmer switch if you want illumination switching with the lights.

[MazdaTom]

Yep. Switched power for the main gauge power and dimmer switch for the back lighting power. Or you can just power both from the switched power- the gauge light will be on whenever the ignition is on though.

[KrayzieFox]

So if I tap into the dimmer switch, will the gauges display their readings without the lights on?

[MazdaTom]

yep.

[KrayzieFox]

Cool. Will they dim?

[pro5x2]

Yup, but, if I you run with your foglights or your headlights during the day, you'll want to run the gauges to a seperate switch you can control manually, as the gauges in "night mode" will be difficult to see during the daytime