Minor electrical: wiring for a clock (1999 K Supersport)

[YoSDeNS AR]

Yes, I know, a clock...  There was a clock in the car when I bought it, carving a hole in the carbon dash.  That clock failed, so I replaced it as part of my other works on the car.  I thought I'd used the same connections, but clearly not.  The new clock has become a gauge showing how long my left indicator has been on.  So it flashes when I indicate left, but is useless as a touring aid.  Where have others got their clocks wired to?  Any hints or tips on this...

[Jonathan Kay]

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Jonathan

[Wrightpayne]

CR2016.....

[Kingsley Young]

Phil

You could probably wire directly to the battery with an in line fuse !

[YoSDeNS AR]

That's my plan B.  Thanks for the in-line fuse reminder, I'd forgotten that as a sensible precaution.

[Kingsley Young]

I used this formula for wiring in a power socket, and it can be all done neatly. 

[SLR No.77]

Phil, as a norm the most common colour coding behind the dash is:

• Brown - permanent live
• Green - ignition switched live
• Black - earth (negative)
• Red/White - live to gauge illumination 

Additional cable colours are specific to their use, sensors etc. Taking your feed from any brown and using a black as the earth should work fine, but add an inline fuse.

Stu.