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Old 08-18-2000, 06:39 PM
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Default Can anyone identify these two wires?

Just removed my driver's side air vent to install my boost gauge when I noticed red and black wires attached to the side of the vent. Any idea what they're powering (before I cut them)? Thanks in advance.
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BTW, if you're wondering, the gauge is a perfect fit.


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I guess the light bulb for air vent dial....
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Default No matter what you do, don't cut the red one!!! or else -- KABOOM!

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Default They power the LED behind the rotating dial

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Default Thanks guys.

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Default Where did you get that Boost gauge from?

and how much did it cost?

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thats an Apexi Boost Gauge...The wires are for the vent dial.
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Default Careful! The electrical system can screw up! you may want to place a resistor...

in place of the LED's to maintain load.
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Default You can get one from www.optauto.com for $132US

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Default Thanks Edward, I'll do that.

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