Where to tap for a switched power?

[Chipstien]

I have searched for this unsuccessfully so I will bring it up for probably the millionth time. Where should I get a switched power for my fuel pressure guage. I would like to tap off of a secondary circuit. You know, a circuit that has practically nothing on it so that a few guages wont put too much of a load. Is there a way to tap that would look factory. Not those cheesy splice connectors that clamp over the wire. Yes I know I am picky but this is my baby, not my wife! Shhhh, don't tell her I said that. Oo. Oo. Oo.

 

[Neal Cassady]

Accessory Outlet

I used the accessory outlet for switched power for my gauges. You can tap into it behind the dash without to much trouble.



Dave

 

[Wiz]

I tapped into the cigarette lighter for my 2-lo kit. Never use the lighter anyway.

 

[redneckdr]

switched 12v+

fuse #16 in the in cab fuse center is switched 12v+, and an unused fuse slot. i think little fuse makes a"painless" tap. for lights, i tapped into the ashtray light wire. easier than trying to get to the switch for me, and the light dims with the OEM dash lights.

 

[Big White Beast]

These are pretty clean...........

Extend-a-circuit from Littlefuse. Gives you a seperate fused output so you not over drawing the circuit.



Fuse #8 is switched power on ours. Fuse #5 turns on and dims with the lights.



Garrett#ad

 

[JWRowe]

tap

On my 96 I tapped in to a fuse on the fuse panel using a metal spade connector made for this purpose. This then activated the relay for the Painless fuse panel. Any good auto supply store should have a selection of electrical connectors. Hope this helps.



John

 

[HomerDog]

Does anyone know what fuse you can tap on a 96 for the guage lights to work with the reostat on the headlight switch or do you have to tap into the headlight switch itself? thanks



BTW--I tried to pm you JRowe but they said your mailbox is full and won't accept any more mesages--Not sure if you knew...



Dave

 

[Snow man]

Homerdog,you can use a test light,and stick it in the fuses,with the interior lights dimmed down,and when you find it,the light will come on dim,like the lights.