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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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ok im wiring in my autometer gauges. but where is the best place to take a live feed from so they light up at night?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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Straight off the side light circuit (light switch)...........

Connect earth as normal,
+live connected to live from light switch to sidelights (loom on steering column switch)
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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i took mine form the 2 pin plug that lights up the heater panel guages
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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As above thats where i took mine from
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