Rheostat - speedo /tacho instrument lights dimmer

vanvliet · Post by **vanvliet** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:08 am

Has anybody fitted one of these in a Bongo ? I have a couple which came from Mazda Mx5's .Same switch shape as the lower switch banks in the Bongo.
I always found it handy to dim the instruments when motorway driving at night - less distracting. The MK1 MX5's could have them retro fitted because there was a loom connection behind the dash in all of the cars though they were only fitted as standard in higher spec models

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:17 am

the white dials that i bought have a dimmer switch on them , also can be changed to green or blue .

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:21 am

Have you actually fitted on of the dimmers in your bongo, van?

vanvliet · Post by **vanvliet** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:27 am

No , elecrtickery is not my strong point but if you fancy giving it a go you can have one for free !! These are an expensive little items and are sought after by MX5 owners

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:57 am

Thanks van, but i already have these....

like dave says, they have their own integral dimmer...

And believe me mate,you need a dimmer with the white dials,either that or

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:00 am

looking good BDC

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:21 am

Cheers max, it was dbo that put me onto em...

P.s. vanvliet? I fitted that fog light switch you sent me (the unilluminated one) next to the rear fan switch...looks good

I've just gotta get round to fitting a little led or something higher up on the dash,to let me know when its switched on...

vanvliet · Post by **vanvliet** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:33 am

Dials look good .Can see why you need an integral dimmer!

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:38 am

Cheers van...Its actually set about half brightness in the pic! They are WAY too bright for nightime driving on full whack...

The dimmer now controls the gear selector illumination too...