Since I couldn't find a Tech section I figured I post here....

Re: the Elite gaugues, u DO NOT need the dimmer hardware.

I installed the Elite gauges thru a very well known Mustang modifier here in Ontario, Canada (DaSilva Racing).

They did the install according to instructions & hooked up the white wire which allows dimming - however if u program the gauges to be dimmable according to instructions - they will be dimmed (setting by regular headlight dimmer) when headlights oin but will not light when the headlights are off (or in DRL mode for Canucks).

I did not know this & did not order the dimmer module & after trying to drive @ night in "Full ON" mode w/ what seemed like 3 flashlights pointing at your face (& illuminating the backseats incredibly well), got pissed when I found that I apparently needed the module.

So I called Autometer Tech & the first fella more or less told me tough luck - if I didn't want the dimmer from Autometer that I could buy another manufacturers.... oh & that it was well known that LED gauges need a dimmer module...

This didn't sit well w/ me so I called back & got an appropriately educated Tech person.

Short story long, the new Elites have firmware in them to allow dimming w/out the dimmer module.

Power up holding the right / Peak button, press again to show white illumination / Full-On, press Peak again and hold, & press and release Warn / Left button to program dim setting.

Has 4 dim levels.

I run lowest.

No need to spend $ on the dimmer, I guess their lack of updating instructions simply is making them $.....

Glad to have called back & met a decent Tech chap.

Guess my ignorance in not oredering the module paid off.

Hope to save someone $ who doesn't know.

-Rod

 

What is the deal with the Blue/Orange 'Pro control' wires on the gauges?

I was under the impression that it installs like a normal gauge. Sender -> Gauge, 12v, Ground, Illumination, etc. Then the gauge itself can be set on the high/low warning. How does it work?

Thanks!