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Post by Shane on Sept 2, 2017 14:02:17 GMT
Wow, Im getting so many different answers on this one  If I check to see if the GREY/RED wire shows voltage when the lights are on and doesn't when the lights are off, then surely that confirms it is the correct wire to connect to the BLACK wire? Is that right? Thanks |
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Post by jwagner on Sept 2, 2017 14:34:14 GMT
Grey/Red will show voltage with the lights on and the dimmer out of the circuit - the lights will pass the voltage through. If you just want 100% full illumination you should be able to connect Gray/Red to ground. The black wire on your dimmer diagram looks like ground to me. Connecting G/R to black should just work. In any case, the lights should be on a fuse, you might make sure that's the case if you've been creative in your wiring.
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Post by Shane on Sept 2, 2017 15:16:09 GMT
Grey/Red will show voltage with the lights on and the dimmer out of the circuit - the lights will pass the voltage through. If you just want 100% full illumination you should be able to connect Gray/Red to ground. The black wire on your dimmer diagram looks like ground to me. Connecting G/R to black should just work. In any case, the lights should be on a fuse, you might make sure that's the case if you've been creative in your wiring. Thanks mate just need to find the wires now |
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Post by ciaoberto on Sept 2, 2017 18:48:54 GMT
I've since sorted mine. The blue connector in the dash at the drivers right knee (right hand drive), for the dimmer I assume, has a red wire and a black wire which when connected allow the instruments to illuminate.
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Post by Shane on Sept 2, 2017 19:39:39 GMT
I've since sorted mine. The blue connector in the dash at the drivers right knee (right hand drive), for the dimmer I assume, has a red wire and a black wire which when connected allow the instruments to illuminate. Could you show me a picture please so I can gauge were there wires will be on the loom as I have a feeling I have cut the connector off so will struggle to find the wires  |
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Post by gwnwar on Sept 2, 2017 22:25:37 GMT
Ground the Gray/Red at the connector at the gauge cluster should do it. You could put a switch in line between the 2 wires.
Any ground>switch>GR/R..
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Post by Shane on Sept 3, 2017 7:37:08 GMT
Ground the Gray/Red at the connector at the gauge cluster should do it. You could put a switch in line between the 2 wires. Any ground>switch>GR/R.. thanks gwnwar I have a stupid question about that (even though it sounds simple) how do I ground the grey/red wire going to the cluster? Do I just strip back abit of the plastic wire sleeve (not cut it) and connect a wire to it, then ground the other end of the new wire? |
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Post by gwnwar on Sept 3, 2017 13:08:44 GMT
Yes.. You can go back into the harness a little... Doesn't have to be right at the connector.
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Post by Shane on Sept 3, 2017 15:47:19 GMT
Yes.. You can go back into the harness a little... Doesn't have to be right at the connector. Thank you |
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Post by Shane on Sept 4, 2017 14:42:46 GMT
Ground the Gray/Red at the connector at the gauge cluster should do it. You could put a switch in line between the 2 wires. Any ground>switch>GR/R.. This worked gwnwar many thanks! |
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