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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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97 camaro hooking up gauges. what color wire on the dimmer switch do i want to splice into to power my gauges with light? thanks.
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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I believe it may be possible to tap into the fuse for the dash lights. That fuse is after the dimmer switch.

Shoebox has the dash panel and dimmer switch diagrams for a 1995. Might be similar to your 97. Appears the dimmer output wire is dark green from the dimmer to the fuse, then gray from the fuse to the panel.

http://shbox.com/1/interior_lights_1995.jpg

http://shbox.com/1/95_z_cluster_pinout.jpg

I'll move this to the correct forum, since its not an engine tech question.
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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I can't remember, but I'd say the best way is to go to radioshack and get a 20$ multimeter and check them to see which wire voltage changes when you turn the dimmer. Plus it might be something you need to use it again sometime, so it's good to have.
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