> From: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> > Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:04:27 -0700 > >> From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> >> Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:33:55 -0700 >> >> "connect to a source that will remain HIGH (not switched off) while the >> vehicle is cranking, but will go low when the ignition is turned off" >> [...] It is not for power, but a remote on/off. > > An easy place is unused relay socket #2, pin 4. [...] > This would be unfused so put a fuse right near wherever you hook it up. I agree that you should add a fuse, but it doesn't need to be very big if it's just for a turn-on signal. An 8 A (white) pointy VW fuse, a 5 A blade fuse, or a 1 A round glass fuse is probably plenty. The turn-on signal is probably much less than an amp. > Or use the empty male spade either G2 or G5 on the back of the > fuse/relay panel. These work on fuse #S18 so you would have protection > but you might want to up the size of the fuse slightly. (page 97.115) The turn-on signal is probably small enough that it won't cause a problem with the existing fuse. Matt Roberds |
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