how to install these dials...

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tadasu
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how to install these dials...

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hi, just bought some el dials, but no idea how to install them :(
any advice? thanks.

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edit: the main problem is i dunno where to connect the black+red wire...
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did some research:

http://www.ftooc.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=61886

http://www.ftooc.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=38736

but still a bit unsure about where do i connect the red wire from the inverter to...
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there is a DIY on this site some where.... but the pics are missing....

(where do you live?)
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i live in seacombe heights, SA...
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there are instructions in the pack.

Also

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ight=dials
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came across that thread, but it doesnt say where do i connect the wires to...
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damn... this must be driving you insane lol having your dials just sitting there, maybe just take it to an auto electrician, at lest you will get it done perfect :) and won't have to worry about the speedo moving around
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tadasu wrote:came across that thread, but it doesnt say where do i connect the wires to...
The instructions do. 5V and Gnd from the inverter as in the thread.

If you dont know how to do that then get some1 to help you as thats as basic as it gets
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i soldered mine behind the power antenna switch. not too hard..
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