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rkw 02-10-2010 11:04 PM


Originally Posted by paul_ (Post 2979687)
I also need some connections under-dash (the kit came with a fuse already)

I need to find connections for
a. a constant-on source of power
b. an ignition-switched source of power
c. a dash-light source of power

Do you know how much power it needs? What is the value of the fuse in the kit?

These are 5A switched power sources: F6, F7, F9, F10, F11, F13, F29, F35, F36, F39, F40.

These are some constant-on sources: F23(20A), F28(15A), F32(15A)

Dash light power: Look for a grey wire with red stripe going to the back of any of the components in the center stack (toggle switches, radio, or ventilation controls).

paul_ 02-11-2010 08:20 AM

The red (accessory power) wire is fused at 5A, I think. I will double check and post again later.

Thanks for the power sources on the fusebox - how should I tap into them with a single wire? Should I use an add-a-circuit type deal, or can I find a wire and tap into it?
The kit I have comes with wire clips that sever the old and new wires' plastic sheath to tap into power (jargon name for this device??).
I would love to find wires that are already fused high enough for the extra capacity and just tie into them that way, short of using an add-a-circuit, which I really don't understand how to use.

rkw 02-11-2010 08:43 AM

Use add-a-circuit. They have a wire coming out of them and you can just tap into that wire using the clip in your kit.

paul_ 02-11-2010 09:29 AM

OK - any specific circuits I should hop onto? Like I said, I believe the accessory-on is 5A, and the constant on is probably less than 1A considering it's unfused.

rkw 02-11-2010 10:26 AM

Choose any that is unlikely to interfere with what you're using it for. Look at the lists here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nd-wiring.html

paul_ 02-11-2010 08:26 PM

All sorted! I used F6 I think for the switched power, and whatever the always-on radio circuit is for the constant power.
Add-a-circuits are awesome! The system fired up after finding a decent ground and re-connecting the battery.

The first time though, I almost $*at myself because I tried to turn the car over and everything went dark... Gotta screw that negative terminal back on before you draw so much power :razz:

Nick5811 10-09-2010 06:54 PM

tl;dr

but,

The left column radio fuse is switched, used it for my PAC wheel adaptor.


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