Thread: 47-55.1 Elecrtical?
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Old 05-24-2020, 03:10 PM   #27
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Re: Elecrtical?

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Originally Posted by jwhotrod View Post
orange 12v is probably a switched battery connection, that means there is power on that wire whenever the battery is connected. pink 12v is ignition switched 12v the power on that wire should shut off with the ignition. orange is usually the hot side 12v feed to the stop light switch, that must have 12volts always so your brakelights work engine on or off.
Yes I ended up using pink 12v ignition for power to my oil/volt/temp/gas gauge. No idea why the brown wire to rear lights is causing issue with dash lights staying on when connected to headlight switch. Disconnect and dash light works fine.
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