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MuddyREX · 05-16-2005, 09:47 AM

OK, so my autometer gauges in my WRX have been wired wrong for some time now. When I put on my left turn signal, the gauges blink with the indicator. Annoying, but I have grown accustomed to it.

So now I want to fix it, and am going to tap into the OEM clock harness. There are four wires, each individually labeled on the harness. Problem is, I'm not positive which ones I need to tap into to do what. If it involves wrenches and bolts I could figure it out, but you could say I am a wiring idiot.

The four wires are labeled:
BAT
GND
LIG
ACC

I would assume that GND is ground, and BAT is constant power.
I assume that I tap into ACC to power the gauges when the car is running.
LIG I would assume would be used best to power the backlighting for the gauges when I turn my headlights on.

Am I right, or am I an idiot?

kef · 05-16-2005, 10:29 AM

this sounds correct, assuming they are labeled right.

MuddyREX · 05-16-2005, 06:38 PM

Thanks. I'm going to do it tomorrow, so I guess we'll find out.

the mike · 06-05-2005, 04:11 PM

How did it go Chris? Everything kosher?

05-16-2005, 09:47 AM	#1
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Wiring help OK, so my autometer gauges in my WRX have been wired wrong for some time now. When I put on my left turn signal, the gauges blink with the indicator. Annoying, but I have grown accustomed to it. So now I want to fix it, and am going to tap into the OEM clock harness. There are four wires, each individually labeled on the harness. Problem is, I'm not positive which ones I need to tap into to do what. If it involves wrenches and bolts I could figure it out, but you could say I am a wiring idiot. The four wires are labeled: BAT GND LIG ACC I would assume that GND is ground, and BAT is constant power. I assume that I tap into ACC to power the gauges when the car is running. LIG I would assume would be used best to power the backlighting for the gauges when I turn my headlights on. Am I right, or am I an idiot? __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-16-2005, 10:29 AM	#2
kef Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ./ Member #121 iTrader: (0)	this sounds correct, assuming they are labeled right. __________________ i never think of the future. it comes soon enough.

05-16-2005, 06:38 PM	#3
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Thanks. I'm going to do it tomorrow, so I guess we'll find out. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-05-2005, 04:11 PM	#4
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	How did it go Chris? Everything kosher? __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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