Gauge install question
 

I installed a Di-pricol EGT gauge in my truck yesterday evening in a SRT-10 pillar mount, it looks real sharp. My question is about the back light for the gauge.

I looked at the wires on the back of the dimmer switch, and with my test light I found one that dims, but the wires there are really small (18 maybe 20 gauge). I connected there anyway and got it working, but I'm worried that I might be overloading that tiny wire.

Where else can I tap power for the light so that it dims with the other gauge lights?

Anybody else with illuminated gauges, where did you all tap into the power at?

Thanks.

I have two Gauges powered by that wire. That bulb and LED aren't going to add that much additional draw to the wire. It's protected with a 15amp fuse under the hood as well.

I have all three of mine connected there, no problems so far. Those blubs draw very little!!!!:D

i will be doing my SRT10 pillar, and Mopar egt gauge this week, what collor is that dimming wire. It will save me time knowing in advance.

Any other tips would be appreciated as well




thx

orange/white

I have all three of mine as powered by that wire as well.

O.K. guys, thanks for the input. I'll leave it as is.