Im relocating my dimmer for my dash lights and need to put in a replacement (I want to be able to dim lights). The factory dimmer has a ground coming to it, positive 12 volts, and the output from the dimmer which feeds the interior lights.

I was thinking of using a potentiometer and then only having the +12 volts go in and the ~12-0 volts go out.

Was wondering if anyone knew and specific type of Pots, Trimmers, or Switches that would allow me to have dimming control over my guages from a 0-12 volt application. Best scenerio would be a click off, and then 0-12.

Thanks

 

Try NKK switches. Larges manufacturer of switches in the world.
You can find your local dealer and have them ship you a "sample".

 

Do you know the name of a dimmer type switch which acts like a pot, varing the voltage from 100-0%?

 

ttt

 

anyone with knowledge of switches?