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Jan 16, 2008 | 03:00 AM

1SLOWC6

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Shift Light

I bought the raptor shift light ready for the install! I took the time and read all the post on it but, I want to tap into the cluster if possible? A few people said there is a wire behind the tach (white wire) I had noticed there is 2 white wire's well (white kinda yellowish) or is a WHITE wire closer to the speedo? Just wanted to get a better clarification.

Thanks for the help in advance!

Jan 16, 2008 | 12:09 PM

TXSTICK

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I also have a raptor light I want to install, but I am not sure which route to take on the hookup. I think the way you want to do it would be best. It would be nice to see a picture from someones install.

chuck

Jan 16, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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My install write-up is located in this post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...+light+install

Jan 16, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09

I was thinking of going with the Raptor RPM switch wired to one of their warning lights. It seems like it would make it easier to install "stealth" because you can basically the light is a lot smaller. Has anyone done it this way?

Jan 17, 2008 | 03:11 AM

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So there is now way of tapping into a wire behind the cluster I need to go directly to the PCM?

Jan 17, 2008 | 05:33 AM

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St. Jude Donor '08

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So there is now way of tapping into a wire behind the cluster I need to go directly to the PCM?

No there is. My friend wanttospeed here on the forum did mine, you could pm him or perhaps search the C5 tech forum. I'm sorry but I don't know what color the wire is.

Jan 17, 2008 | 04:05 PM

TXSTICK

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So there is now way of tapping into a wire behind the cluster I need to go directly to the PCM?

Email sent.

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Jan 17, 2008 | 06:03 PM

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Email sent.

chuck

When you get a reply can you please post it? Thanks.

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Jan 17, 2008 | 10:46 PM

wratran

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I tap mine behind the cluster. It was a lot easier. IT was the white wire. I just dont have a picture of it.

Jan 18, 2008 | 02:58 AM

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Thanks TXSTICK for the link it help out a great deal!

Jan 18, 2008 | 03:03 AM

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I tap mine behind the cluster. It was a lot easier. IT was the white wire. I just dont have a picture of it.

Thanks for the help but, TXSTICK linked me to the raptor web site. They had instructions online! (duh on my part). Thanks again

Jan 18, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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No problem, let me know how it turns out. I still need to do mine.

chuck

P.S. here is the link. Any more help from someone who has done this would be great.

http://www.raptorperformance.com/Chevrolet/corvette.htm

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Jan 19, 2008 | 09:04 AM

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Feb 13, 2008 | 05:10 PM

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I installed my Raptor Light today, I still need to hook up the power, ground and tach wires. I mounted it in the same place as Shockerracing did. I am going to try and find the OFF WHITE wire near the fuse box on the pass side floor to hook up the Tach and I am going to use the Add-A-Circuit OFHM0200ZP from autozone (thanks Pat for this info) to hook up the power and will ground at the fuse box area. I hope I can find the Tach wire.

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Feb 14, 2008 | 03:29 AM

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I installed my shift light on my gauge pod. I have no pics yet to show but, I did find that off white wire that was mentioned! The install went great but still haven't tested yet! Since October the car has been under construction with many mods that I've been doing. Just last week I finally finished my car then took it to a local dyno shop for tunning. I had asked the dyno shop to see if the shift light works and also set it for me. I will let you know when it gets done ;>)

Feb 14, 2008 | 03:17 PM

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Did you hook up the tach wire next to the fuse box?
I am wondering if it would be easier to find the tach wire at the dash.
The cable looks like it is a PITA to get to at the fuse box on the pass side.

Feb 15, 2008 | 03:03 AM

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I thought about installing it next to the fuse box but, changed my mind real quick. The wire just looked to long & didn't want to find a place to route it either. Once I removed the cluster pulled some insulation off then it was a DONE DEAL!

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:40 AM

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TXSTICK

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Any help on what has to come off and where you hooked up the wires would be great.

Feb 16, 2008 | 05:23 AM

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1SLOWC6

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Any help on what has to come off and where you hooked up the wires would be great.

If I remember correctly

1) Pull on the bezel slowly without breaking the clips (4)
2) Unplug 2 or 3 switches (PITA) 1 on the left and 2 on the right I think!
3) once thats done there is 4 (7mm) bolts that hold the cluster in!
4) look the that off white wire thats the signal wire
5) ground it (black wire)----12v red wire you can probably tap into the cig lighter or where ever you prefer!

Let me know how it goes! My instructions are not the best but once you start digging in you will figure it out!