aftermarket rev counter

[saxo5]

what is the best switched live and illumination wire to use for an aftermarket rev counter, thanks saxo5

[DavidsVTR]

I'm no expert, but couldn't you take it off the 12v 'side light' side of the cigarette lighter? So when you turn your lights on, the rev counter will illuminate.

[gaz4399]

I'm no expert, but couldn't you take it off the 12v 'side light' side of the cigarette lighter? So when you turn your lights on, the rev counter will illuminate.

+1 that's what I've done in my mini for the Rev counter and three extra gauges

[saxo5]

thanks fo the replys, i fitted the gauge today and i connected the illumination and the power to the head unit switched live, gauge works fine however will this starve the head unit of its power or burn the cable out ?