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Rheostat - speedo /tacho instrument lights dimmer
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:08 am
by vanvliet
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
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:17 am
by daveblueozzie
the white dials that i bought have a dimmer switch on them , also can be changed to green or blue .
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:21 am
by bigdaddycain
Have you actually fitted on of the dimmers in your bongo, van?
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:27 am
by vanvliet
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
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:57 am
by bigdaddycain
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
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:00 am
by maxheadroom
looking good BDC
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:21 am
by bigdaddycain
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...
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:33 am
by vanvliet
Dials look good .Can see why you need an integral dimmer!
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:38 am
by bigdaddycain
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...
