07-07-2011, 10:41 PM
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Wiring Gauge Overlays...
So I got a set of the speed hut gauge overlays from a member here, and from what I have seen most people just run the wire to the cubby light... I was hoping to put the switch in the little pocket to the left of the steering wheel, and if I go with the cubby light, there is not enough wire to run back that far...
My question: Has anyone wired it directly behind the gauge cluster off the original harness, and if yes, which wires were spliced for it to work? I also believe back there will give me a cleaner look overall...
Any and all help is appreciated
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07-07-2011, 10:57 PM
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what switch are you talking about? the dimmer switch built in?
what i did was turned that dimmer up all the way, tapped into the grey wire for the interior lights, then installed. they will dim off the factory dimmer
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07-07-2011, 11:18 PM
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cut out the in line dimmer when u wire it to the gray wire on the cluster u you dont need a second dimmer.
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07-07-2011, 11:35 PM
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even better. i just left mine behind the dash
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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07-08-2011, 11:15 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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I was more looking at keeping the switch as it changes it from blue to green, so depending on my mood etc, I can change it up... I see a concensus on the grey wire for the dimmer, what about actual power and ground though?
thanks for the input so far...
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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07-17-2011, 11:34 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Just a quick update... Apparently I am really bad at wiring... I have tried using the grey wire behind the cluster but they still do not work... There are 2 wires on the gauges, a red wire and a black wire... I am at a complete loss at this, and I know I am probably over thinking this completely and missing the simplicity of it...
Please help!!! Which wires do I use from the factory harness to splice for the power and ground?
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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07-18-2011, 01:42 AM
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The Grey wire from the cluster is illumination (12v DC) hook that to the red wire. Then hook the black to any ground.
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07-18-2011, 06:09 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Cool thanks Phil... I figured I was over thinking!!
EDIT: I finally got around to getting this done... Used the grey cluster wire and the black ground from the trip reset button on the left side of the dash... Works great now  Thanks to all who helped!!
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
Last edited by tw0123 : 07-19-2011 at 10:55 PM.
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07-20-2011, 07:00 PM
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Great! now you're ready for the alero meet :P.
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07-20-2011, 09:54 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thewolf
Great! now you're ready for the alero meet :P.
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Almost...
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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