Date:         Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:14:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Neil
I sure hope you document all your wiring mods somewhere. 
I know from experience when I couldn't find my notes on
my auxiliary battery install I was going crazy trying to figure 
out what the CO (current owner me!) did! I now have a color
coded diagram in the glove box with the Bostig Zetec owners
manual. 

Bill M
87 Westy
Zetec Turbo


On Feb 16, 2013, at 3:02 PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hi all.
> 
> I've nearly finished installing a back up light. It's switchable from
> dash (switch near shift lever when in reverse). Relay is a 5 pin
> waterproof type.
> 
> 87a of relay is normally closed. As is, the wire from 87a is taped and
> firmly cable strapped to the relay body well away from any metal.
> But.....
> 
> Since this wire is #12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12
> Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of rear upper Westy shelf
> 
> image. Arrow points to intended location:
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qPdIzZgxrFY/UR_k7-An-KI/AAAAAAAAG7Q/zuzkWdSefEA/s576/12%2520Volt%2520Outlet.jpg
> 
> I see this as a useful spot for running a compressor, rear light, etc.
> 
> Plan is to run the + supply wire up the passenger side vent, then
> through interior wall.
> 
> Will securing wire at area behind tail light, and up higher near the
> vent be sufficient?
> 
> FWIW, 30 + power is fused on the supply side of the relay.
> 
> Neil.
> 
> --
> Neil n
> 
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
> 
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
> 
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> 
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> 
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines