Dimmer for guage lights

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Just installed guages and for lights I tapped into the #5 fuse with an add a curcuit. Not happy with the way it plugs in, not very tight and it puts a drain on the dimmer system for the dash lights so they don't really dim that well.
I thought I saw a thread on this but can't find it doing a search for it.
Papa Joe jump in here if you see this, know you have done a lot with the electrical. Just would like the guage lights to dim with the dash lights using a better system.

 

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Mike, See Evan`s post in this thread: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum1/HTML/002217.html

I just got a fuse tap and tapped into instrument cluster fuse. I don`t seem to have any problems. The bulbs shouldn`t be drawing much power from the circut. #ad


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Bill R
94 2500 SLT,4X4,5 Speed,3. 54 LSD... . Still looks brand new... .

 

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Evan is the MAN on this one... he knows his stuff. Bet he has done at least five of these in MY driveway!

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 6 spd, Braided SS fuel lines, Cummins E-Brake, Blue Box, Bosch 275HP injectors, Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

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I'd rather be... .
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I also tapped into the fuse panel. Very easy to do and gauge lights will dim and even turn off same as dash lights. Just make sure you tap into the fuse protected side.

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1996 3500 Clubcab SLT, auto, 4. 10 limited-slip, TST #5, K&N, Dunrite converter, Trans-Go shift kit, Straight pipe, DiPricol EGT, boost & trans temp. gauges, 9 ft. aluminum flatbed and tool boxes with Venco dump. Custom front bumper, Hadley air horn.

 

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Hey guys thanks for the info!! Now I have the fix!!

 

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I tapped into the #5 fuse too. I did have to grind the end of the tap down for a snug fit. Used a light tap from a screwdriver to set it firmly in place. The only problem I had was that when I reduced the illumination for the dash, the gauges were too dim to read. I ended up tapping into another fuse so my gauge lights are always on.
I looked at other higher-wattage bulbs and tried one that is used for turn signal/marker applications. It put out enough heat that I worried it would cause the gauge face to warp. Went back to the original.

If anyone has experience with a bulb that works better than the 194 I would love to know!



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'01 3500 QC SLT, 5-spd. , 3. 54 LSD, Tow Pkg, Camper Pkg, White w/ Camel. (St. Louis) - Mud flaps, diamond plate,
Jacobs E-brake, Gauge Works dual gauge pod, ISSPRO EGT & Boost Gauges. Cobra 75WXST & Firestik - - - Towing a 2000 Cedar Creek 30'camper. NRA Member & Proud of it!!!!

 

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Mike
Kind of confirms my thoughts of grinding down the spades.

Barry H

[This message has been edited by BHORNERIS (edited 06-18-2000). ]