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aussie01
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:21 pm    Post subject: which fuse should I use? Reply with quote

I am hooking up oil temp and pressure guages in my 67 sqbk and I am ready to hook up to the fuse box.Which is the best fuse to ad onto as per this wiring diagram?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/type3_1600_67.jpg
or this
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/67type3fuses.jpg

I think I can use the 4th fuse from the right(stop lights/turn signals) it tests with a volt meter to be only hot when the ignition is on.

I want to make sure i am doing the right thing before i do this.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fuse with a factory black wire, is the one you want. That is hot with the key on.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

stop light/turn signal fuse has a black wire and a black/red wire.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is the one you want. T/S brake Lights.
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