Switched Hot

Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Switched Hot

I need to tap a switched hot wire for a fule pressure gauge. Can anyone tell me where an easy tap would be on the drivers side under dash?
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Pick a fuse that is switched. Use a fuse tap from Radio Shack to extend one of the legs of the fuse out to a push on connector.

Be advised that once the tap is used, it spreads the contacts in the fuse panel making reinstallation of the fuse without the tap problematic.


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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Steve makes a good point about the fuse panel after the fact.

I would have to ask, how much is the draw, and do you want it hot in run position only, or do you want it on the Accy Delay relay ?

Next question, is do you plan on adding any additional items, that you want triggered the same way ( i.e. hot in run position, or accy delay )

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCULLY
Steve makes a good point about the fuse panel after the fact.

I would have to ask, how much is the draw, and do you want it hot in run position only, or do you want it on the Accy Delay relay ?

Next question, is do you plan on adding any additional items, that you want triggered the same way ( i.e. hot in run position, or accy delay )

Steve
The draw will be minimal and will not be used for anything else. I just don't to run all the way over to the fuse block just for the gauge. I don't want to tap the wrong wire and screw up something electronic either. Just thought someone had found a good spot to wire something light duty like this and could save me from messing something up.
Hot on run would be what I need.
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