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DarkneSS · 03-09-2012, 10:38 AM

Hey guys/gals, I want to install a dimmer switch that would allow me to lower or increase the brightness of a set of leds Im wiring into my dash.

Similar to how on the left of the steering wheel you can adjust the lighting on the speedo and tach etc

What type of dimmer switch could I buy? Everything I see online seems to be for home application...

usranger80 · 03-09-2012, 12:32 PM

Tap into the abl wire so you can use the dimmer switch, its an easy option

DarkneSS · 03-10-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by usranger80

Tap into the abl wire so you can use the dimmer switch, its an easy option

Okay Ill keep that in mind. What if I wanted to use a separate one?

The Stig · 03-10-2012, 08:49 AM

you can pick one up at radio shack

DarkneSS · 03-10-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

you can pick one up at radio shack

/hug

scottmichael · 03-12-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger80

Tap into the abl wire so you can use the dimmer switch, its an easy option

Where are some possible locations for this wire?

Cabrera · 03-12-2012, 11:47 PM

Depending on how handy you are, i suppose you can get a 2011-2012 Camaro Hud switch, get the wiring that connect to it, but obviously use the loose wires to tap into a power source. From what i understand, the switch has already has resisters to dim... all this is theory on my part.. hopefully someone else has more knowledge and can light more into this.

DarkneSS · 03-13-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabrera

Depending on how handy you are, i suppose you can get a 2011-2012 Camaro Hud switch, get the wiring that connect to it, but obviously use the loose wires to tap into a power source. From what i understand, the switch has already has resisters to dim... all this is theory on my part.. hopefully someone else has more knowledge and can light more into this.

+

Went to radioshack and they didnt have anything, Autozone failed me as well.

Anyone know a place online I could buy from? Or even link me to an item?

The Stig · 03-13-2012, 07:50 AM

Send a PM to 2SSRS. He will be able to hook you up with the part you need

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-13-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabrera

Depending on how handy you are, i suppose you can get a 2011-2012 Camaro Hud switch, get the wiring that connect to it, but obviously use the loose wires to tap into a power source. From what i understand, the switch has already has resisters to dim... all this is theory on my part.. hopefully someone else has more knowledge and can light more into this.

NO, there are some set resisters in the HUD switch, not a dimmer switch, a dimmer switch is a variable resister, OR as we called it when i went to school a "POT"

, and this is what you need to do only with a switch not a Pot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Send a PM to 2SSRS. He will be able to hook you up with the part you need

Thanks for the help.

Cabrera · 03-13-2012, 12:44 PM

Thanks for that info and thanks Ofer for that drawing... putting a visual helps... this is what you were explaining to me yesterday... thanks again, i have my work cut out for me too.

UNDsioux · 03-13-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AACstyle

This may be your best bet, its a in-line LED dimmer that we just began offering. Besides dimming effects it also has functions like breathing, heartbeat, autodimmer, 3 strobe patterns, and more!

You just install it in-line with your LEDs and you are one

Will post a thread in the marketplace with more information.

Please post a link I rele want that

DarkneSS · 03-14-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AACstyle

This may be your best bet, its a in-line LED dimmer that we just began offering. Besides dimming effects it also has functions like breathing, heartbeat, autodimmer, 3 strobe patterns, and more!

You just install it in-line with your LEDs and you are one

Will post a thread in the marketplace with more information.

Thats EXACTLY what I need BUT with a manual sliding dimmer switch. Do you have any? =0

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-14-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AACstyle

This may be your best bet, its a in-line LED dimmer that we just began offering. Besides dimming effects it also has functions like breathing, heartbeat, autodimmer, 3 strobe patterns, and more!

You just install it in-line with your LEDs and you are one

Will post a thread in the marketplace with more information.

Your inbox is full Killer!! LOL Sent ya a message on FB.

Need to see more on this Gem!
Ivan

03-09-2012, 10:38 AM	#1
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Light Dimmer Switch Mod Help Request Hey guys/gals, I want to install a dimmer switch that would allow me to lower or increase the brightness of a set of leds Im wiring into my dash. Similar to how on the left of the steering wheel you can adjust the lighting on the speedo and tach etc What type of dimmer switch could I buy? Everything I see online seems to be for home application...

03-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#2
usranger80 Drives: 2011 1LT "Bumblebee" Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 699 View My Garage	Tap into the abl wire so you can use the dimmer switch, its an easy option __________________

03-10-2012, 08:49 AM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	you can pick one up at radio shack __________________

03-12-2012, 11:47 PM	#7
Cabrera Freightrain Coming Ur Way Drives: V8-1968 & V6-2000 & V6 2010 Camaros Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 822	Depending on how handy you are, i suppose you can get a 2011-2012 Camaro Hud switch, get the wiring that connect to it, but obviously use the loose wires to tap into a power source. From what i understand, the switch has already has resisters to dim... all this is theory on my part.. hopefully someone else has more knowledge and can light more into this. __________________ Do you serve a purpose, or purposely serve?

03-13-2012, 07:50 AM	#9
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Send a PM to 2SSRS. He will be able to hook you up with the part you need __________________

03-13-2012, 12:44 PM	#11
Cabrera Freightrain Coming Ur Way Drives: V8-1968 & V6-2000 & V6 2010 Camaros Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 822	Thanks for that info and thanks Ofer for that drawing... putting a visual helps... this is what you were explaining to me yesterday... thanks again, i have my work cut out for me too. __________________ Do you serve a purpose, or purposely serve?

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