Which wire is the positive headlight (at fusebox ) for 95 civic ?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Tony Baker, Apr 19, 2005.

  1. Tony Baker

    Tony Baker Guest

    I have a 95 Civic Dx hatchback that I'm adding some custom glow gauges . I
    need to know which wire to tap into headlight low beam + positive at the
    fusebox ( under the dash ) to hook my gauge positive wire to . The
    directions that came with it weren't very specific .
    Thanks in advance , TBaker
     
    Tony Baker, Apr 19, 2005
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  2. Tony Baker

    Randolph Guest

    By far the easiest is to change your plans and connect to the parking
    lights instead, they are always on when the low beams are on (and when
    the high beams are on). There is an options connector in the fuse box
    just for that sort of use. See
    http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph/Civic/civic_info.html

    However, you probably have your reasons for wanting the low beams. There
    is a bundle of fat wires going from the light switch on the steering
    column down to the fuse box. For easy access, first remove the lower
    dash cover (the plastic part that the fuse box lid sits on). It is
    mounted with three screws along the top edge and hooked on a set of pins
    at the bottom. Then remove the knee bolster (metal part you see after
    removing the lower dash cover). One bolt on each side, then lift up and
    towards you. It is hooked on a pair of metal tabs. It is not strictly
    necessary to remove the bolster, but it is so easy to do and gives so
    much better access you'll be glad you did. Now look for a fat wire, red
    with a white stripe. That is the low beam wire BEFORE the fuses. If you
    tap in here, be sure to use a wire tap designed for that large gauge of
    wire so you don't damage the wires (i.e. you need the yellow ones, the
    blue ones will cut strands in the wire). Also, be sure to put an in-line
    fuse within inches of where you tap into the wire. I like the fuse
    holders listed here: http://tinyurl.com/3gwlw (leads to part number Part
    Number 082-160 on http://www.partsexpress.com). Rather than using
    regular wire taps (http://tinyurl.com/awhlg) I like
    http://tinyurl.com/dwxc7, as you can easily disconnect when needed.
     
    Randolph, Apr 19, 2005
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