Ahh I think you hit the nail on the head RedFish. I didn't notice the traces going to the ammeter were the ones I thought were rubbed off, they in fact vaporized. I've since done the ammeter bypass under the hood, but I never thought to look at under the dash wiring. I really only need the gas gauge and speedometer to work. So maybe I'll take your advice and wire the gas gauge directly with an aftermarket IVR. And slowly back away from the unknown monster under my dash...
