Globe Compass

[Spike3]

For some unknown reason, I've wanted to have a globe compass in my vehicle. I've loved them since I first saw them on boats.

So I've ordered this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111146952772?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I want to wire it with the gauge so then the LED turns on when I turn the dash lights on. The place shown in the picture is the best location I think, so I'm wondering if this is a good location and how far away the wires are for dash lights.
This will be a spring project, or one for when the weather improves (I'm not down to do tiny mods when it's -20 outside) so there's no major urgency.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this!

[4.3LXJ]

That is a good place. I sacrificed my clock for a switch panel. The wires, should be orange and black, go to several places through there, such as for the HVAC controls

[Pookapotamus]

There is a dash light for the cigaret lighter right there, great place to mount it.

[Brasscatz]

Very nice. Several 4x4s cane with them and I've always liked them too.

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[Brasscatz]

Wait, I'm thinking of the globe inclinometer thingy

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[Pookapotamus]

There is an app for that! I use "wheeling" love it!

[Spike3]

There is a dash light for the cigaret lighter right there, great place to mount it.

A light for the plastic that used to surround the cigarette lighter? I haven't noticed a light coming from there but I'll poke around when it gets warmer.

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[Pookapotamus]

Yup the bulb might be burnt out, if you don't have that there are lots of other sources. Like Steve said, they are black and orange.

[XJ Wheeler]

There's also a light in the left side of the ashtray at the bottom center of the dash, lights indicating what each switch does on the dash, a bulb on the right side of the a/c control panel for lighting. I think that's most of them in the are of the panel you're looking at. They're all dimmable too so it should work with your dimmer switch.

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[Spike3]

There's a lot of bulbs I need to replace haha
Is there one that illuminates the temperature and vent controls? I figured the 93 jeeps didn't have them but they may all just be burnt out.
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[Pookapotamus]

Is take it up with the previous owner!

[Spike3]

Is take it up with the previous owner!

He's living the dad life it's hard to get some time

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[XJ Wheeler]

There's a lot of bulbs I need to replace haha
Is there one that illuminates the temperature and vent controls? I figured the 93 jeeps didn't have them but they may all just be burnt out.
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Yep, right side. Just take off the dash bezel, the the radio and you can reach the socket there. Counter clockwise and pull the bulb out. Its a small t5 bulb.

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[Spike3]

Yep, right side. Just take off the dash bezel, the the radio and you can reach the socket there. Counter clockwise and pull the bulb out. Its a small t5 bulb.

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I just thought 93s didn't have lights there. I'm going to be busy.

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[XJ Wheeler]

I just thought 93s didn't have lights there. I'm going to be busy.

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Lol, mines a '92 so i think it would. If you have more questions on the subject i've replaced all mine with LEDs and been in the dash many times.

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[Spike3]

Yep, right side. Just take off the dash bezel, the the radio and you can reach the socket there. Counter clockwise and pull the bulb out. Its a small t5 bulb.

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Is t5 the bulb model number? I'll be going to the hardware store this weekend and can pick them up so I can pop the dash off and do everything at once whenever it starts to warm up.

I'm guessing I need about 5 or 6 of them so hopefully they aren't expensive.

[XJ Wheeler]

Is t5 the bulb model number? I'll be going to the hardware store this weekend and can pick them up so I can pop the dash off and do everything at once whenever it starts to warm up.

I'm guessing I need about 5 or 6 of them so hopefully they aren't expensive.

That is the type of bulb. The number varies but all the are t5 should work, just a matter of finding out what number bulbs are t5's.

Here's ones like mine so you can see some to know what they look like. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Blue-T5-Wedge-1x-5050-SMD-SMT-LED-Car-Dashboard-Light-Lamp-Bulbs-74-70-79-CC-/131109299741?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e86b9261d&vxp=mtr

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