Which fuse for Power only when headlights/parking lights on

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-25-2010, 03:12 PM

I tried using the fuse labeled 62 and it didnt work (didnt work meaning it is a constant draw). I only have a mini fuse add a circuit so please recommend mini fuses only if possible.

Again, im looking for a power that only turns on when fogs,parking,or headlights are on. (for a gauge).

The gauge does not need to light up during the day.

Please excuse me if this was answered, I only came up with fuses for ignition power, but I just want power with the lights.

fdriller9 · 05-25-2010, 05:50 PM

You can try tapping the power cable that illuminates your instrument cluster.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 05-25-2010, 09:03 PM

What exactly are you trying to power?

Have you tried tapping into that parking light switch on the LCM?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-25-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

What exactly are you trying to power?

Have you tried tapping into that parking light switch on the LCM?

Its to light up a gauge, i just want to tap the fuse box as any other method involves removing paneling and tapping wires which a) i might break something and B) is a little ghetto for my taste.

im surprised this is so hard to come up with a solution using a fuse, this car is epic fail lol.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 05-25-2010, 11:58 PM

Check your PM

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Which fuse for Power only when headlights/parking lights on I tried using the fuse labeled 62 and it didnt work (didnt work meaning it is a constant draw). I only have a mini fuse add a circuit so please recommend mini fuses only if possible. Again, im looking for a power that only turns on when fogs,parking,or headlights are on. (for a gauge). The gauge does not need to light up during the day. Please excuse me if this was answered, I only came up with fuses for ignition power, but I just want power with the lights.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	You can try tapping the power cable that illuminates your instrument cluster.
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