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Old 17-Feb-2005, 11:28 PM
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Where can i buy a switch?

I've brought a volt gauge and a temp gauge and i want to hookup the lights. I'm planning to buy a switch. Do u know anyone where i can buy a cheap switch? They have it at princess auto rite? Where else can i go somewhere close by in Markham or Scarborough. If anyone can reply that would be great thanx.
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Old 17-Feb-2005, 11:38 PM
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but why put them on a switch when u can hook the power right to your 12v acc on the ignition or your parking lights, just run a wire from the lights under the hood or if confident find it under your dash but use a test light or a multi meter
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Old 17-Feb-2005, 11:56 PM
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what kind of question is this? come on really. Have you been out to the store lately? or looked in a yellow pages? EVERYWHERE. Even walmart sells them.
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Old 18-Feb-2005, 12:11 AM
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matt be nice he is asking for help
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Old 18-Feb-2005, 06:58 AM
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I will check wal mart thanx. I know i can run the wires to the fuse or ignition wire from the amp. I'm just starting to run too many wires and i'm afraid that it might not support the voltage so i think running it to somewhere else would be better.
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Old 18-Feb-2005, 08:47 AM
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come on.. how much current does an accessory lightbulb take?.....
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Old 18-Feb-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by lordm
matt be nice he is asking for help
next thing you know someone will be asking where to buy toilet paper
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bahahaha...

the one gauge on my cluster reads 'E' ... it has a picture of a gas pump next to it. what do you guys think I should do? should I take it to the dealer or can you recommend any good shops?

btw, why do you need a switch?? why not just make the lights in the gauges come on when you turn your headlights on... just tap into the orange ILL wire off your deck, or if you wanted you could use the dimmer in case you wanna dim your interior lights.
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btw, most basic switches are rated about 10-15 A, which is more than plenty for your lighting needs of like... 5 watts
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Old 19-Feb-2005, 04:05 AM
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k thanx. I never knew that those lights and gauges will take so less power. I didn't want anything to blew up just incase. Thanx for all your help.
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radio shack has a wide selection of switches
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
bahahaha...

the one gauge on my cluster reads 'E' ... it has a picture of a gas pump next to it. what do you guys think I should do? should I take it to the dealer or can you recommend any good shops?

btw, why do you need a switch?? why not just make the lights in the gauges come on when you turn your headlights on... just tap into the orange ILL wire off your deck, or if you wanted you could use the dimmer in case you wanna dim your interior lights.

Oh and bruno, PM and I can help you with your problem, the exact same thing happened to my car a week after i bought it
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