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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Well I'm back...I haven't been on here for some time...My Vette Rod is coming and I'm WIRING...ugh!...My question is this...I have Classic instrument gauges....very sweet...I have them all hooked up..but I have a problem...I need a key on power source...I never noticed before that the GM shop wiring manuels don't show ignition or steering column wiring...I need a wire color and location to power everything...
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Well I'm back...I haven't been on here for some time...My Vette Rod is coming and I'm WIRING...ugh!...My question is this...I have Classic instrument gauges....very sweet...I have them all hooked up..but I have a problem...I need a key on power source...I never noticed before that the GM shop wiring manuels don't show ignition or steering column wiring...I need a wire color and location to power everything...
IGN terminal in fuse box.
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IGN terminal in fuse box.
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On the ing position there is a male outlet...OMG...thats it?...nice...thanks...RA
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On the ing position there is a male outlet...OMG...thats it?...nice...thanks...RA
I use that ignition-switched terminal for my daytime running lights (DRLs).

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