Full disclosure, I’m an electronics noob. Of all the things we do on minis, electrics is my least favorite (and Lucas doesn’t make it any easier).
I’m trying to find a 12V ignition sourced wire so that the my wideband ARF gauge will come on when the ignition is engaged. What should I be looking for? What color wire? I have poured over the Haynes manual and have just printed the exploded view from Mike L…
I have a 1993, 1275 Mayfair RHD with the single cluster.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Posted 28 October 2022 - 06:34 PM
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Posted 28 October 2022 - 10:08 PM
I’m trying to find a 12V ignition sourced wire so that the my wideband ARF gauge will come on when the ignition is engaged. What should I be looking for? What color wire?
Green (solid, no tracer colours). You might find there is a spare connection on the fuse box.
#3
Posted 01 November 2022 - 01:57 PM
Not all heros wear caps (or maybe you do. No judgment). Thank you kind Internet stranger!
#4
Posted 01 November 2022 - 02:23 PM
I use the white wire at terminal #1 of the fusebox, that way it'll switch on and off with the ignition
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