Dimmer switch for CQ

Daveymaclad · 30-07-09, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

Not being a sparky, but I would guess you would find the input wire which goes into the variable resistor (the dimmer), and find the output wire (going to the display bulbs) and put a wire between the two.

The input wire will come from the headlights circuit, so the dash lights will only come on when the headlights are on.

Does that make vague sense?

Worryingly it makes perfect sense! Now's just the case of locating the little blighters!

pimpdriver · 30-07-09, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveymaclad

Worryingly it makes perfect sense! Now's just the case of locating the little blighters!

I would guess that if you found the back of the switch, and found out what colour the wires running away from it are, and then tie those up with a wiring diagram, colourwise?

Emjay · 30-07-09, 02:30 PM

dashboard lights are not part of the MOT test. Neither are the reversing lights and front fogs so it won't fail if they don't work.

Headlamps full and dipped plus alignment, side lights, indicators, brakes and tails, hazards, rear fogs and dashboard rear fog warning light and number plate lights are the lights the inspector will test.

audicoupeparts · 30-07-09, 07:07 PM

how many switches do you want, i ve a few sets

Daveymaclad · 30-07-09, 07:50 PM

Just one of the dimmer switch and the connector that it's connected to as mine melted away and has been reglued badly by the last owner!

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30-07-09, 02:30 PM	#3
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	dashboard lights are not part of the MOT test. Neither are the reversing lights and front fogs so it won't fail if they don't work. Headlamps full and dipped plus alignment, side lights, indicators, brakes and tails, hazards, rear fogs and dashboard rear fog warning light and number plate lights are the lights the inspector will test.

30-07-09, 07:07 PM	#4
audicoupeparts Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,161	how many switches do you want, i ve a few sets

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Daveymaclad 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bursledon - Southampton Posts: 2,575	Just one of the dimmer switch and the connector that it's connected to as mine melted away and has been reglued badly by the last owner!