BlueLeg Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Good Job! I've just dremelled out my cubby for my gauges and cut a cardboard template. VERY tight squeeze, definately a good call on the quality/thickness of the backing plate as there is not a lot of room on the vertical edges of the holes for the gauges. I was a little nervous cutting up my cubby as i didn't know how far back to cut in order for the gauges to squeeze in there. I'll post some pics when she's all said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccaroja Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 any one know how to tap the dimmer switch for the gauges, so when you turn ur dimmer switch down or up it controls everything including your aftermarket gauges? anyone know what color wire it is. I could only guess there are 2 or 3 wires behind that switch but which one is it. 13.6 @ 102 untuned FTW SmartWax - Spec Clutch - Team Scp 1 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 any one know how to tap the dimmer switch for the gauges, so when you turn ur dimmer switch down or up it controls everything including your aftermarket gauges? anyone know what color wire it is. I could only guess there are 2 or 3 wires behind that switch but which one is it. Wrong. There are 6 wires back there for the dimmer switch. 1 for ground, 1 for illuminating the switch, and the remaining 4 is Subaru's last laugh. There is plenty of talk on these forums about how FHI has come up with a "backwards" manner of wiring the dimmer. I've ran a couple of resistance tests on the dimmer switch to try to figure out which wires to tap to do the same thing as you desire to and to no avail. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccaroja Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Wrong. There are 6 wires back there for the dimmer switch. 1 for ground, 1 for illuminating the switch, and the remaining 4 is Subaru's last laugh. There is plenty of talk on these forums about how FHI has come up with a "backwards" manner of wiring the dimmer. I've ran a couple of resistance tests on the dimmer switch to try to figure out which wires to tap to do the same thing as you desire to and to no avail. while waiting for my car to be towed today.. i popped off the dimmer control, I only found two wires on the back of it. 13.6 @ 102 untuned FTW SmartWax - Spec Clutch - Team Scp 1 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccaroja Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 ok so i found a solution to dimming the gagues. http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=185 http://www.autometer.com/img/products/9114_d.jpg LED Lighting DimmerProduct # 9114 This compact separate module is designed to allow for isolated dimming for all Auto Meter gauges utilizing LED lighting technology separate from your vehicle's OEM dash. 13.6 @ 102 untuned FTW SmartWax - Spec Clutch - Team Scp 1 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccaroja Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Wrong. There are 6 wires back there for the dimmer switch. 1 for ground, 1 for illuminating the switch, and the remaining 4 is Subaru's last laugh. There is plenty of talk on these forums about how FHI has come up with a "backwards" manner of wiring the dimmer. I've ran a couple of resistance tests on the dimmer switch to try to figure out which wires to tap to do the same thing as you desire to and to no avail. well i guess if you switch to AutoMeter Gauges you will be all set then ^^^ 13.6 @ 102 untuned FTW SmartWax - Spec Clutch - Team Scp 1 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_rock Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I just got the perrin down pipe how is it performing after in stalled have 06 lgt limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 What the hell did you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzarDestructo Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 ok so i found a solution to dimming the gagues. http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=185 http://www.autometer.com/img/products/9114_d.jpg LED Lighting DimmerProduct # 9114 This compact separate module is designed to allow for isolated dimming for all Auto Meter gauges utilizing LED lighting technology separate from your vehicle's OEM dash. A pulse width modulator, don't pay anymore than $20 for this considering it costs about $1 worth of parts plus the plastic clamshell to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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