Don't know how to install light for boost gauge

madsubi · Post by **madsubi** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:48 am

Hey I really tried to install the light for my new boost gauge, but don't seemed to find the right cable to connect the 12V cable to... I ried the turbo timer.

boostjunkie · Post by **boostjunkie** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 2:21 pm

Did you mean to say you fried the turbo timer? If you really want to do it ghetto, you can take the wire lead (for the LIGHTING of the boost gauge and slide it into the fuse insertion point for the interior/dash lighting (it should be marked in the passenger compartment fuse box in the left kickpanel of the drivers seat).

Slide the wire in and put the fuse in to hold it in place.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:56 pm

I hope you mean "tried" the turbo timer...

Where is your gauge mounted? If it's near the center console the easiest place to tap for lighting is probably the ashtray light. It's got a simple T-shaped connector. One wire will be floating when the lights are off and +12v when the lights are on, and the other will supply a voltage that varies with the dimming. See this page:

http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~v/dimmer/

eastbaysubaru · Post by **eastbaysubaru** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:21 pm

I used the cigarette lighter socket. I don't use the damn thing anyways except for my radar detector (which never leaves the car anyways). It's easy to get to and close to the A-pillar.

-Brian

rsstiboy · Post by **rsstiboy** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:00 pm

i pulled the cover off my steering wheel boss and found the wire that turns the headlights on, i tapped into that one.

madsubi · Post by **madsubi** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:43 pm

Hey guys thanks for your replies, my only problem with that fuse box is, that i can't read Japanese... well Ill try and find out.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:47 pm

Well, if they're the same as over here, this might be right:

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Fuse #  Current  Description
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1       15A      Reverse lights, turn signals
2       20A      Wipers and washers
3       15A      Cigarette lighter, power mirrors
4        -
5       10A      Taillights, parking lights
6        -
7       20A      Rear defroster
8       10A/15A  Cruise control, ABS, airbag (15A on airbag cars)
9       10A      Dash illumination
10      10A      Height control
11      20A      Power locks
12      20A      Brake lights, horn
13      20A      Radiator fan
14      10A      ECU, TCU
15      10A      Gauges
16      15A      Ignition, airbag
17      15A      Radio
18      -/10A    Cruise control, ABS (only on airbag cars)
19      20A      ABS solenoid
20      15A      Blower motor
21      15A      Blower motor

boostjunkie · Post by **boostjunkie** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:45 pm

I could've sworn the underdash fuse box was in english. I know I can't read Japanese!

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:46 pm

madsubi hasn't said where he's located, but his sig says the car is a 1993 Legacy GT, so it's probably not North America.

boostjunkie · Post by **boostjunkie** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:49 pm

Ah, I see.

MY92 · Post by **MY92** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:46 pm

I tapped my backlit from the rear demister switch.

aspect · Post by **aspect** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 8:41 pm

I stole the leads from my emergency light flasher switch, cos I dont think i'd have much trouble finding it in the dark and now the boost gauge dims with the rest of the dash!

Cpt_chood · Post by **Cpt_chood** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:46 am

i am new here but, when i installed my boost gauge, i hooked up my light to my allumination connection for my radio, it comes on when the head lights and parking lamps are turned on and dims with the dimmer switch. just and option.

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Don't know how to install light for boost gauge

Don't know how to install light for boost gauge

I don't speak Japanese