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Old 03-10-03, 09:13 AM
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best source for switched 12v power???

I am about to install a greddy profec B into my 90TII. Where is the best/easiest location to get the required switched 12v power? Thanks.
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Cig lighter?
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I used what are called "piggy backs" they plug into your fuse block, and allow you to plug that fuse back in. Then they then provide you a spade connection for additional wiring. Only thing that sucks is, cant put the fuse cover back on.

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I dunno myself. My friend hooked mine up to some radio power wire and now mine only comes on with the lights off. If I turn the lights on my BC turns off I'll fix it once I get my car back on the road though
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How about the radio IGN +12v?

Either that or just hook it up to the accessory relay up in the engine compartment.
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There are sooo many places to chose from. The fuse box, ECU, CPU, ignition switch, indicator switch, wiper switch, warning lights, stereo, cig lighter, etc. Just get a circuit tester or multimeter and probe the wires until you find a wire that's hot with the ingition on and dead when it's not. It's that easy. Wiring diagrams (Haynes or FSM) make this even easier.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll probably go with either the stereo or cig lighter. BTW: When setting the pins on the back of the profec B. Should I even waste my time NOT setting for the overboost condition? Do our cars typically have the problem and need it switched to this setting anyway?
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Originally posted by J-Rat
I used what are called "piggy backs" they plug into your fuse block, and allow you to plug that fuse back in. Then they then provide you a spade connection for additional wiring. Only thing that sucks is, cant put the fuse cover back on.

Jarrett
I just crimp a spade onto the end of the wire and press that in with a bigger fuse (be sure to get the proper side of the fuse so it will blow incase anything happens). Cover fits and everything
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