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Which wire is the positive headlight (at fusebox ) for 95 civic ?
I have a 95 Civic Dx hatchback that I'm adding some custom glow gauges . I
need to know which wire to tap into headlight low beam + positive at the fusebox ( under the dash ) to hook my gauge positive wire to . The directions that came with it weren't very specific . Thanks in advance , TBaker |
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Tony Baker wrote: > > I have a 95 Civic Dx hatchback that I'm adding some custom glow gauges . I > need to know which wire to tap into headlight low beam + positive at the > fusebox ( under the dash ) to hook my gauge positive wire to . The > directions that came with it weren't very specific . > Thanks in advance , TBaker By far the easiest is to change your plans and connect to the parking lights instead, they are always on when the low beams are on (and when the high beams are on). There is an options connector in the fuse box just for that sort of use. See http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph...ivic_info.html However, you probably have your reasons for wanting the low beams. There is a bundle of fat wires going from the light switch on the steering column down to the fuse box. For easy access, first remove the lower dash cover (the plastic part that the fuse box lid sits on). It is mounted with three screws along the top edge and hooked on a set of pins at the bottom. Then remove the knee bolster (metal part you see after removing the lower dash cover). One bolt on each side, then lift up and towards you. It is hooked on a pair of metal tabs. It is not strictly necessary to remove the bolster, but it is so easy to do and gives so much better access you'll be glad you did. Now look for a fat wire, red with a white stripe. That is the low beam wire BEFORE the fuses. If you tap in here, be sure to use a wire tap designed for that large gauge of wire so you don't damage the wires (i.e. you need the yellow ones, the blue ones will cut strands in the wire). Also, be sure to put an in-line fuse within inches of where you tap into the wire. I like the fuse holders listed he http://tinyurl.com/3gwlw (leads to part number Part Number 082-160 on http://www.partsexpress.com). Rather than using regular wire taps (http://tinyurl.com/awhlg) I like http://tinyurl.com/dwxc7, as you can easily disconnect when needed. -- ================================================== ===== A very modest collection of Honda tech info can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph |
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