dash instrument cluster lighting dimmer - umm, where?

[vagabond]

Make sure you get the right one, count the pins on the back of the switch, most are 4 pin but some are 3 pin.

I've found both, in fact I installed a 3 pin in my 88 when I fried the stock switch

[Slartibartfast]

You might check here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/35026-1995-nissan-pathfinder-part-out/ The dimmer in it should be exactly the same as yours.

[Precise1]

Make sure you get the right one, count the pins on the back of the switch, most are 4 pin but some are 3 pin.

I've found both, in fact I installed a 3 pin in my 88 when I fried the stock switch

Great, even the dimmer has to be complicated.

Do you know which pin configuration applies to which year/dash type (or whatever the difference is)?

 

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[DanielB]

 

It's the 'rheostat'.

This is from the '93 and earlier service manual. Both VG30 and KA24 use the four wire, but notice that one wire simply loops over. I suspect it's for self-illumination, and the 3 wire just has this connection done internally. So essentially would be able to use both.

 

I have the '94 manual suplement, but it does not cover this, so may be the same.

[Precise1]

Yeah, ok, sure. That's what that means...

Ok, 3 or 4 pin is fine and I'll grab the pigtail if I can.

 

Talk to me about bolts and metal and tolerances, I don't need no stinkin' wires!

 

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[discobandaid01]

sorry about posting this here, anyone know if a 93 intrument cluster will work in a 90..it looks the same size and shape..just dont know if the plugs in the back will work