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Dashboard switches lighting

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19 Jun 2026 04:42 #264715 by murphy963
For my JIMNY JB74 i have the following issue:
I am trying to figure out how to connect the dual switches to make them light when the dash lights are on. They are five wire dual switches. I do not need them to dim with the dash lights but only to  have their back lights on when the side lamps are on.
Where can I find a 12v supply that can be tapped to have the switched backlight on when the side/ headlights are switched on?
I know that Suzuki lighting system is always HOT i.e that you have a 12v supply always on and then when the lights are switched the ground goes to zero. I managed to make all the connections and the switches are functioning correctly, but I could not figure out how to make the switches backlight ON when you switch the dash lights. Any suggestions? -- Thanks

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19 Jun 2026 08:22 #264718 by Soeley
Replied by Soeley on topic Dashboard switches lighting
I only had one switch to add into one of the blanking slots. I just tapped into the neighbouring switch' backlight feed.

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19 Jun 2026 12:11 #264721 by fordem
Replied by fordem on topic Dashboard switches lighting

I know that Suzuki lighting system is always HOT i.e that you have a 12v supply always on and then when the lights are switched the ground goes to zero

This is a far too common misconception - it is only the headlights that are negatively switched.

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