Bets source for switched 12v without hacking
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Bets source for switched 12v without hacking
Ok im trying to install some aftermarket stuff and they all require a switched 12v source. I am thinking of using the positive slot on the green test plug and wiring some sort of splitter block from it. Does anyone have any better ideas?
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Originally Posted by Alex6969
the stereo power wire. how many amps are you drawing from your stereo and the aftermarket things?
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Originally Posted by Alex6969
it should be sufficent. do your gauges have a seperate lighting wire? if they do you could run that to your light switch
BTW i am fully aware i spelled best "bets" in the title.
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no the light switch for your headlights, so when you flip on your parking lights the guagues light up. beware, its a jungle behind there. although that might work, to be honest i've never used the illuminate wire on a radio, someone else might have to answer that question
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I would splice just about any switched 12 volt source but I would use a wire striaght from the battery to actually power the gauges and other stuff that you are trying to power. This will leave you a point to power something else later down the road without overburdening the stock 12v switched source. You can also put in a switch after the relay to power on the gauges.
Most relays will come with instructions with it and any 30 amp relay will work.
Most relays will come with instructions with it and any 30 amp relay will work.
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Originally Posted by Funkspectrum
I used the wire from the cig lighter light.
thats what i did ... its simple, easy to find, comes on with the parking lights, and is easy to get to .
thats your easiest bet....
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Originally Posted by Fitness Stain
thats what i did ... its simple, easy to find, comes on with the parking lights, and is easy to get to .
thats your easiest bet....
thats your easiest bet....
Thanks though, im probably gonna use the one from the radio harness.
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your best bet would run a wire from the battery to a relay tied into your ignition. not the most practical for just a few things that don't require vast amounts of amperage.
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