dimmer switch help 2 kinds!

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01-14-2008, 06:07 PM

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dimmer switch help 2 kinds!

Both these switch are out of 22rte trucks!
ones a 87 4runner
another 87 turbo truck!

whats the deal the 4 runner has 4 pins and the truck 2 pin!
i need a good 4 pin switch!

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01-14-2008, 06:23 PM

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try West Marine. they usually carry 4 or 5 different configurations.

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01-14-2008, 07:05 PM

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the boating company?

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01-14-2008, 07:10 PM

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yup, they have alot of switches that are sealed (waterproof). what's the application?

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01-14-2008, 07:35 PM

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The 4-pin is an electronic dimmer. The 2-pin is just a variable resistor (rheostat).

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01-14-2008, 08:55 PM

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i need the 4 pin dimmer for my 87 4 runner turbo

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