I was told to locate the ignition wire and tap all my gauges power to that wire.. . I have located the ignition wires but which one is it?. It has like six wires to the ignition. please help. thank you

 

I just tapped the radio power supply on the aftermarket kenwood harness

 

would the gauges turn if I switch my key to accessory. I just dont want the gauges to turn on when im at parked and just listening to the radio.

 

if the radio is on, then yes

 

there is a circuit for your factory gauge cluster and a fuse it located in the interior fuse box. just use a fuse tap, which you can get from auto zone or any store. run the gauges on that and they will come on/off when your other factory gauges are on...no accessory radio on/off business =]

 

id need to find this thanks for the advise

 

I installed a gauge and simply quick spliced it off the power supply from the cig lighter - make sure you have a solid ground as well

 

Undo the center console screws; disassemble the to parts; flip it over and find the power, illumination wires. splice into those and you are set. Use 3M quick splices for 18-22 gauge wire. Should turn on with your ignition and light up. Find a solid ground location for all the gauges. Very important.

 

Good input guys. Any more suggestions?

 

Fuse 1. With a fuse tap. The radio ****s with guages that auto calibrate like the aem because it cuts power upon cranking

 

fuse # 1 ftw. i just put the exposed wire in the fuse holder and push the fuse over it.

 

i did mine threw the radio wires and they work perfect i havent had 1 problem GL

 

So fuse #1. Meaning by the fuse box on the drivers side? If so can i tap like 5 power wires to it?

 

Do you have an MR? You can tap into the existing OEM gauge wires..

 

Fuse 1 ftw ignition fuse. U want something that doesn't cut power during cranking. Ie radio.. Exspecially if u have aem guages