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s13q · 03-01-2013, 05:39 AM

Im installing aftermarket gauges and I want them to operate the same time the main cluster does.

When I put it in "ACC" the cluster does nothing but in "ON" I get the idiot lights, water temp, fuel gauge etc all working.

Being said that, Ill just splice into the whichever wire gets 12v when in the "ON" position right? So they all turn on at the same time.

Also the wiring diagram just says "Ignition" it doesnt state ACC or ON but Im assuming its the ON wire I need to splice into.

BoostinIX · 03-01-2013, 05:48 AM

On is a label on your key cylinder. The terms are 12vACC and 12vIGN. Obviously, Ignition = on.

And yes, to run with the cluster, wire them to an IGN source.

s13q · 03-01-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostinIX

On is a label on your key cylinder. The terms are 12vACC and 12vIGN. Obviously, Ignition = on.

And yes, to run with the cluster, wire them to an IGN source.

Are they clearly marked out? So youre sure that 'ON' is the IGN on the key barrel?

Mikester · 03-01-2013, 08:27 AM

^^Yes, he's sure

KoukiMonsta · 03-01-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikester

^^Yes, he's sure

Haha, I loled.

He is very sure.

And OP, your correct. Bravo! Basic wiring skillz acquired.

Bushido · 03-01-2013, 05:35 PM

any easy place to wire a illumination for your gauges is the orange wire coming from the stereo

03-01-2013, 05:39 AM	#1
s13q Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aftermarket Gauge Question Im installing aftermarket gauges and I want them to operate the same time the main cluster does. When I put it in "ACC" the cluster does nothing but in "ON" I get the idiot lights, water temp, fuel gauge etc all working. Being said that, Ill just splice into the whichever wire gets 12v when in the "ON" position right? So they all turn on at the same time. Also the wiring diagram just says "Ignition" it doesnt state ACC or ON but Im assuming its the ON wire I need to splice into.

03-01-2013, 05:48 AM	#2
BoostinIX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 36 Posts: 815 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	On is a label on your key cylinder. The terms are 12vACC and 12vIGN. Obviously, Ignition = on. And yes, to run with the cluster, wire them to an IGN source. __________________

03-01-2013, 08:27 AM	#4
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^Yes, he's sure __________________

03-01-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,562 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	any easy place to wire a illumination for your gauges is the orange wire coming from the stereo __________________

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