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    How do I remove dash switches in 2012 GU

    Hi all,

    Over the last few weeks, I've been doing a few electrical mods. I want to get to the back of the instrument light dimmer to connect the backlighting in my boost and pyro guages. Seem to remember in my '99 GU II that the switches just popped out the front of the dash but I can't seem to get them out this way in the new one. I can't see properly, but it is almost like they are screwed in from the rear and then the dash was assembled. Any clues?

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    Hmmmm I think it would pop out too?

    While your playing with switches I can highly recommend moving the sub tank switch from the stupid place at the bottom of the centre section where you can't see it and place it in the gear surround panel. Soooo much better there.
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    Thanks for the reply, it reminded me of another gripe I have with the new car. I'll start a new thread about the sub tank so I get relevant responses. And if I ever get the bloody switch out I'll post up how I did it.

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    Have a look here for sub tank switch relocation I did on a GU IV.

    My memory of getting switches out is you needed to get to them from behind, they went out backwards if you know what I mean.
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    Yes they are screwed in. If you put your hand up from under you should be able to disconnect the plug from the back of the dimmer switch and get access to the wires.

    If you want you gauge lights to dim with the dimmer switch, connect then across the blue with a black trace wire and pink wire.

    If you want them to come on full brightness regardless of dimmer switch position, connect them across the blue with a black trace wire and black wire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yendor View Post
    Yes they are screwed in. If you put your hand up from under you should be able to disconnect the plug from the back of the dimmer switch and get access to the wires.

    If you want you gauge lights to dim with the dimmer switch, connect then across the blue with a black trace wire and pink wire.

    If you want them to come on full brightness regardless of dimmer switch position, connect them across the blue with a black trace wire and black wire.
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    Definitely take them out from the back .... had me stumped too the first time....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yendor View Post
    Yes they are screwed in. If you put your hand up from under you should be able to disconnect the plug from the back of the dimmer switch and get access to the wires.

    If you want you gauge lights to dim with the dimmer switch, connect then across the blue with a black trace wire and pink wire.

    If you want them to come on full brightness regardless of dimmer switch position, connect them across the blue with a black trace wire and black wire.
    Thanks for the advice. I'll have a go today. Only problem is my Guage only have one wire for the lighting. Can I assume that the Blue with black trace is earth and just connect to the pink?

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