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Dieselholic92 · 03-11-2012, 06:44 PM

I'm trying to sort out the wiring in my 81 Chevy. There are some after market fog lights mounted on the push bar, and I traced the wires back to a switch, which went into another switch, which then went to a fused power, and the other wire went to an orange indicator light under the dash. One of the wires from the orange indicator light runs up to the red indicator light in between the speedo and the gas gauge. What is the red light for in the dash?

Dieselholic92 · 03-12-2012, 10:05 AM

I can probably post pictures if anyone needs them. I just want to get rid of the orange indicator light under the dash, i'm just not sure why it ties into the red indicator light between the speedo and gas gauge, or what that red indicator light is for.

motornut · 03-12-2012, 10:06 AM

may just be to tell him the fogs are on?
not something i've seen stock

Dieselholic92 · 03-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Thanks motornut. That's the red indicator light i was talking about. The orange indicator light is tied into that one. So you're saying that the red one between the speedo and gas gauge isn't factory?

motornut · 03-12-2012, 11:38 AM

Yup
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Dieselholic92 · 03-12-2012, 11:54 AM

Alright thanks! I'll just unhook both of them then

jhngardner367 · 03-13-2012, 02:05 AM

It could be,that the fog lights were replacements for a set of those fog/driving lights that had one side clear,and one side amber.They often used 2 switches,instead of a 3-position toggle,and 2 different color indicator lights to tell the operator WHICH set was on.

Dieselholic92 · 03-13-2012, 10:45 AM

That could be since these lights look a little newer than the rest of the stuff I've found on the truck. I'm just going to rip out the wiring for the lights, toggle switches and indicator lights and just rewire the fog lights to a single switch. I swear that whole system, and the trailer brake controller are all held together with wire nuts.

MadManAndrew · 03-13-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselholic92

I swear that whole system, and the trailer brake controller are all held together with wire nuts.

I've realised that in the world of aftermarket automotive accessories, "proffessional" installers believe that's how it's supposed to be. I just had an alarm system put in and they did the whole thing like that. Absolutely ridiculous. My trailer brake controller is the same way, as well. And mine is a 2002 Silverado!

Dieselholic92 · 03-13-2012, 03:10 PM

It's amazing how many wiring "magicians" there are who can throw anything together with just wire nuts.

I'm thinking about just ripping out the whole trailer brake controller. Does anybody think it's even worth it to keep it? This truck is just going to be my daily driver

03-11-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Question about indicator lights. Maybe I'm trying to sort out the wiring in my 81 Chevy. There are some after market fog lights mounted on the push bar, and I traced the wires back to a switch, which went into another switch, which then went to a fused power, and the other wire went to an orange indicator light under the dash. One of the wires from the orange indicator light runs up to the red indicator light in between the speedo and the gas gauge. What is the red light for in the dash? __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

03-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe I can probably post pictures if anyone needs them. I just want to get rid of the orange indicator light under the dash, i'm just not sure why it ties into the red indicator light between the speedo and gas gauge, or what that red indicator light is for. __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

03-12-2012, 10:06 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe may just be to tell him the fogs are on? not something i've seen stock Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-12-2012, 11:16 AM	#4
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe Thanks motornut. That's the red indicator light i was talking about. The orange indicator light is tied into that one. So you're saying that the red one between the speedo and gas gauge isn't factory? __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic Last edited by Dieselholic92; 03-12-2012 at 11:26 AM.

03-12-2012, 11:38 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe Yup Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#6
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe Alright thanks! I'll just unhook both of them then __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

03-13-2012, 02:05 AM	#7
jhngardner367 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, Arkansas Posts: 248	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe It could be,that the fog lights were replacements for a set of those fog/driving lights that had one side clear,and one side amber.They often used 2 switches,instead of a 3-position toggle,and 2 different color indicator lights to tell the operator WHICH set was on. __________________ Always expect the unexpected,....but don't expect the unexpected to be the unexpected you expect ! I'm busier than a one-legged cat,in a sandbox! Veteran..and proud ! I can't fix what ain't broke....you want I should break it?

03-13-2012, 10:45 AM	#8
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe That could be since these lights look a little newer than the rest of the stuff I've found on the truck. I'm just going to rip out the wiring for the lights, toggle switches and indicator lights and just rewire the fog lights to a single switch. I swear that whole system, and the trailer brake controller are all held together with wire nuts. __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

03-13-2012, 03:10 PM	#10
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Question about indicator lights. Maybe It's amazing how many wiring "magicians" there are who can throw anything together with just wire nuts. I'm thinking about just ripping out the whole trailer brake controller. Does anybody think it's even worth it to keep it? This truck is just going to be my daily driver __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

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