thanks for that Terry
Thanks for the offer of looking up the lighting details for me, but
rather than splice into the wiring loom before the connector, I want
to keep the instrument cluster self contained (ie only connections
the multi pin plug and speedo).
so i am going to *carefully* connect the factory (ex) warning light
tracks in parallel to the speedo backlight tracks, with LEDs for the
warning lights connected to the corresponding tracks (observing
polarity).
andrew
> Andrew,
> You wont cause any damage whatsoever. The SSS tacho from a 180B (and probably
> others) and also some clocks actually use the standard light fittings but has
> individual wires that's good for what you're doing. Some intrument panels have
> a seperate connector to be used for remote lighting, but you can just tap into
> the circuit with a bridging clip, if you need to know which wires supply
> lighting to the cluster (via the multi-pin plug) i'll look it up for you.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> > thanks again guys for the info
> >
> > i am actually going to backlight a tacho in the LHS hole of the
> > cluster, hence the reason for wanting to wire extra lights in parallel
> > with those on the RHS. So seeing as you guys are approx.
> > doubling the wattage of the single existing globes, I wont be risking
> > any damage adding extra standard wattage globes????
> >
> > andrew
> >
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Date sent: Tue, 8 May 101 03:17:44 GMT
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> > Subject: Re: gauge backlighting
> >
> > > The std wattage bulb is only a 3 watt candle, you can get a 5w bulb that's
> made
> > > by Navara that even fits in the stock holder. They are available from
> Repco, i
> > > even should have the pn somewhere if anyone wants it. Most Repco shops have
> a
> > > Navara bulb chart with pix and all somewhere on their front counter. Easy
> way
> > > is to take a 3w one in (with holder) and you should get a match.
> > >
> > > You'll be amazed at the difference as you can actually read the odo.
> > >
> > > regards
> > > Terry
> > >
> > > > Andrew,
> > > >
> > > > Brad and I had the same problem, the std setup is
> > > > lousy. Terry suggested higher wattage globes and since
> > > > using them it is much better.
> > > >
> > > > I thought of doing the same as you, but the printed
> > > > circuit board restricts what you can actually do, so I
> > > > suggest higher wattage in the first instance.
> > > >
> > > > They are 12v, so there is a selection of push in
> > > > globes of varying wattages to choose from.
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Bruce
> > > >
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