2G Gauge cluster back light illumination

[Gilmore1996]

1998 mitsubishi eclipse GSX
Does anyone know what wire on the gauge cluster controls the back light illumination. Mines not working and I'm going to hardwire it to a toggle switch. If you could also post pictures of it that would help out alot. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[steve]

I'm pretty sure it's in this manual under Circuit Diagrams/Meter and Gauges and Chassis Electrical/Combination Meters

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-1997-1999-dsm-electrical-factory-service-manual.517369/

 

[Gilmore1996]

I'm pretty sure it's in this manual under Circuit Diagrams/Meter and Gauges and Chassis Electrical/Combination Meters

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-1997-1999-dsm-electrical-factory-service-manual.517369/

I looked all throughout that manual and couldn't find it.

 

[steve]

Hmm, I think you missed it.
It looks like the backlight Illumination is on C-06 pins 6 and pin 4 to the cluster. Powered by Fuse #5 and controlled by rheostat connected to C-23.

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[Gilmore1996]

I'm pretty sure it's in this manual under Circuit Diagrams/Meter and Gauges and Chassis Electrical/Combination Meters

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-1997-1999-dsm-electrical-factory-service-manual.517369/

I looked all throughout that manual and couldn't find it. Either what I'm looking for isnt in there or missed it

Hmm, I think you missed it.
It looks like the backlight Illumination is on C-06 pins 6 and pin 4 to the cluster. Powered by Fuse #5 and controlled by rheostat connected to C-23.

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Oh ok, I did miss that, I see it now. Thank you for pointing that out to me. Im sure i can find it when i tear the dash apart but Is there any way to tell what color wire those are?

 

[steve]

Sure it says on the diagram Green/White stripe and Black/Yellow stripe. There is a Black wire from the rehostat to where ever A goes on the next page. The index for the wire colors is in the beginning of the manual.

 

[schafer240]

Its common for the dimmer knob to cause issues, start there and if you can replace it its a good idea.