primeragtir

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hi can anyone tell me what colour the 12v illumination wire is please as i wont to fit my gauges and have to connect to it

euan_r

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Purple on all my classics, i think.

primeragtir

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where can i find the purple wire mate would it be on the light switch where you yurn the lights on

euan_r

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Back of foglight switch or anything else that illuminates with lights on.

primeragtir

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and that will have the purple wire there will it mate

alcazar

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http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e...meters.php#cts

Third item down: do yourself a favour and buy one.

Croc clip on end to earth, sharp point pierces insulation to show a live. Find one you THINK might be live for lights, operate lights and hey-presto. It works.

MUCH better than colour guessing off here.

Wires behind radio, Hazard light switch, cig lighters etc etc etc.

That tester also available from carshops, for about £4.

mikey2

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for anything electrical on cars a multimeter is invaluable.

chrispy200+

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deffo worth having rather than relying on what colour it should be, least this way you'll know for sure

alcazar

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Aye.........'cos the one I'm linked into is YELLOW.

joey_turbo

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Me too. Thought orange/yellow was the norm for most cars illumination wires.

primeragtir

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ok thanks for all your help guys i hd a quick look today and i see the purple on the back of the fog light switch but il look for the yellow orange tomorrow

alcazar

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Jeez fella, BUY A FAPPIN CIRCUIT TESTER, then you'll know.

mikey2

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I just checked the wiring diagram, there is not supposed to be a purple wire at the fog switch, nor anywhere else in the fog circuit. Get yourself a multimeter or circuit tester, otherwise when you wire into the wrong wire and blow your fuses or worse, relays that are well hidden, you will be kicking yourself.