Date:         Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:31:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Matt Roberds <mattroberds@COX.NET>
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From:         Matt Roberds <mattroberds@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: in van hands free cellular install
Comments: cc: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>,
          Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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> 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