Help wiring in gauges

[djinuk]

I am wiring in some gauges, I am wondering where abouts I take a switched live from, so the gauges only function when the ignition is turning to on.

I am also wondering where abouts to take the feed from for the dash lighting so that the gauges light up when the car lights are turned on.

All help appreciated.

[Kris M]

you can take a feed from the dash lighting from the back of the digital clock :)

[Danboi2]

you can take a feed from the dash lighting from the back of the digital clock :)


Unless hes got a boost gauge there

[jantheeven]

You can also connect it to the cigarette lighter...

[djinuk]

aight then sorted, ill take the feeds from the cigarette lights, im guessing there are two or three wires running to it, anybody know which colours do what,

[jantheeven]

no sorry... just use a volt meter to find the 12V wire ;)

[ollyhock]

just tap into the radio 12v feed, use the red wire( wire with in line fuse) and the neg to the earth point under bonnet , if you want them to light up only when lights are on, just tap live off the side lights. also if youve fitted a volt meter just double up on the fused side of the radio and it will show 12v reading.