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Okay, so tell me again how I'm going to damage my computer if I've got my three wired dimmer switch in my hand and I use a test light to see which hot wire dims when I rotate the dimmer? I really don't see how the radio 12 volt "+" wire is any different than the dimmer 12 volt "+" wire. And if you tell me my friggin dimmer is computer controlled, I'll sh!t - LOL smile.gif

I wasn't saying to wildly stick a test light probing for a hot wire under the dash.

And you're right! I do not know as much about them as you, I worked as a mechanic back in the late 70's, now I work with computers and networks.

No offense taken, I like learning new stuff.
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[ July 28, 2001: Message edited by: CyberGreg ]

 

Ok I will try this again any wire you probe with a test light in someway shape or for routes back to the computer. Although the dimmer switch itself is not dirrectly connected with the computer the 12vlt power for both are coming from the same source. A test light produces a high level of negative resistance that will shot threwout the 12vlt wire if you test light produces enough negative resistance (ohms) it will make it to the computer itself and fry it. Where as high resistance will pop a fuse and not let damage happen to the computer negative resistance will pass right threw the fuse and go to the computer itself. And as far as the dimmer switch it self it has a varible resistance that is why you can make it dark or bright that is why they tell you not to hook to them because you need a constant resistance not saying it won't work but that is their reasoning.

 

This is true.. Yup yup..

~Late

 

hey cybergreg, i was checkin out you interior pic, very nice by the way, and i noticed in the center consol you have like a lil cover. the thing that is painted yellow. were did you get it?? thanks man.

 

clownboy,

Yeah, it's the top of my console/arm rest, the vinyl part, I painted it yellow too. Kind of dresses it up a little, don't you think?

Open yours up and remove the 45 screws (OK, really only 8, but come on how many friggin screws does it take to hold down an arm rest cover?) and it will pop right off.

Caution: This is the only vinyl piece of my interior that I painted and it was the most troublesome. Let's just say my first attempt was removed, using a clean rag and gasoline, boy was I pissed!



[ August 01, 2001: Message edited by: CyberGreg ]

 

Ok, that was a good class smile.gif

 

Cyber,
After rereading my post I see I didn't clearify myself. You will not blow the computer by hooking up the gauges to anything but you might blow the control module for the gauges because the module is set up for a constant ohm load and the dimmer switch fluxuates (bad spelling I know rolleyes.gif ) that is why they say not to hook up to that switch. So your cars computer is safe but the control module could have problems down the road and so could the dimmer switch if you noticed the is a computer board in their too. And as far as the info on the test light that is accurate that is what can cause your computer harm not the gauges. Sorry for not clearly stating my point.