Autometer C2 Tacho

[HOT_R33]

Hey guys, anyone know if it is possible to turn down the brightness of the blue back light of this tacho.

This thing is blinding me at night and needs to be adjusted, any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[DOU33]

hammer might fix that

[Col-GTSX]

Very construstive advice there Greg, just like the one I just saw in the spotted skyline thread...

Put a resistor in line with the bulb...

Run it in series... About 1 ohm should knock a bit of brightness out of it. Otherwise get a variable pot of lets say 1-5 ohms and then it will be adjustable...

Once again run it in series...

Cost you less than 20 cents for an inline resistor and about $2 for a variable pot...

Cheap as chips...

[DOU33]

or you could just go to an auto electritian

[SirSkyline]

hammer might fix that

I like this idea

[DOU33]

a smaller tacho maybe?

[Munkyb0y]

that's like a beacon out in the middle of the sea.

i dont think u needed to point an arrow to it, i reckon we would have found it anyways.

go the resistor. if it's still too bright, add another resistor, or one of higher value.

[HOT_R33]

Cheers col, I'll see if I can wire it up.

[AlexR34]

You can also get the glass on the tacho tinted like how people tint their brake lights.

Just an idea.

[Col-GTSX]

Here you go Sean...

Simple wiring diagram for ya... Just need to wiring it in series and your sorted...

[tuff33]

got a good auto meter monster tacho 4 sale works well

[HOT_R33]

got a good auto meter monster tacho 4 sale works well

Cheers mate but I've already got one thats causing me enough problems.

[HOT_R33]

Here you go Sean...

Simple wiring diagram for ya... Just need to wiring it in series and your sorted...

Thanks col, only problem is I've mis-placed my manual for it and all the wires are in those wierd american colours, don't know which wire is the one that connected to the head lights.

[Oz]

Here you go Sean...

Simple wiring diagram for ya... Just need to wiring it in series and your sorted...

on that note too watch your solder iron temp, don't want to cook the little bugger before u get it fitted...

[Col-GTSX]

Just use a test light...

Keep probing till you find a winner...

[Oz]

1.) Check the power to the White (illumination) wire. This is your power input to the light and the amount of power will vary depending on how and where you have it hooked up. The lower the power, the dimmer the light and the higher the power, the brighter the light. A common range is from 6 to 14 volts.

2.) If your tach features LED lighting such as Cobalt, C2, or NV models, and you have confirmed power to the White (illumination) wire, please visit the Ask A Question or Contact Us pages to communicate with our Tech Department.

3.) If your tach uses a replaceable incandescent bulb (check your instructions), inspect the filament of the bulb and replace as necessary. Very few of our tachometers use an incandescent bulb that is not consumer replaceable. If you believe you have one of these units, please visit the Ask A Question or Contact Us pages to inquire about having the bulb replaced.

That Might help...

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[Oz]

Just use a test light...

Keep probing till you find a winner...

Internet Is Your Friend Col

[Col-GTSX]

Pfffttt test light is faster...

[NateR31]

whats that other green thing on the far left

[Col-GTSX]

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