problem with dimmer, gauges
5046adam
08-05-2006, 07:07 AM
hey guys, wondering if any one can help me with a problem. The firebird i have had a different radio in it when i bought it and for the longest time i went without gauge lights. I got the wire diagram and connected the grey and brown wires in the radio compartment and they work now, but i can't control the brightness with the dimmer switch. Is there another wire that goes with them. if anyone can help i would appreciate it.
Blue Bowtie
08-07-2006, 01:06 PM
It would help to know what year and model (T/A, Formy, etc.) we're talking about.
5046adam
08-07-2006, 09:21 PM
it is a 89' formula. thanks
Blue Bowtie
08-07-2006, 09:38 PM
There is a remote dimmer module mounted in the center of the dash behind the radio pedestal. Remove the lower bolster trim, swing down the convenience center, and you can see the module:
http://72.19.213.157/files/Dimmer.jpg
Jumpering the wiring has likely shunted the transistor in the dimmer module, causing constant full lamp intensity.
http://72.19.213.157/files/1986ExteriorLampsTransAm.jpg
http://72.19.213.157/files/Dimmer.jpg
Jumpering the wiring has likely shunted the transistor in the dimmer module, causing constant full lamp intensity.
http://72.19.213.157/files/1986ExteriorLampsTransAm.jpg
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