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Apr 20, 2004 | 10:27 PM

pdd000

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From: dudley MA

switched power

how many wires can i run to the switched power wire under the passenger footwell? i have about 5 wires going to it

Apr 20, 2004 | 10:37 PM

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Re: switched power (pdd000)

you may want to consider putting a fused distribution block on that wire if you are planning on putting more leads on it.

Apr 20, 2004 | 11:02 PM

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Re: switched power (ICULUKN-C5)

sounds like a good idea. is there any otheres places i can get the switched power besides under the footwell. i got the radio going there, the nitrous stuff, etc

Apr 21, 2004 | 12:36 PM

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Re: switched power (pdd000)

I just made the mistake of running all my switches as well as my NOS opener of that switched power. It blew the fuse...

Apr 21, 2004 | 06:21 PM

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Re: switched power (Drako)

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I just made the mistake of running all my switches as well as my NOS opener of that switched power. It blew the fuse...

what did u end up doing??i need help on where to find more switched power places to put more wires

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Apr 21, 2004 | 09:33 PM

Chris@SD

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Re: switched power (pdd000)

GM cars use yellow wires for switched power. If it is to power a relay(real low amperage), you can tap into just about any of them.

Good luck,

Apr 22, 2004 | 10:34 AM

Drako

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Re: switched power (pdd000)

I am now not running any significant current from switched power - only enough current to arm the system and activate relays for the opener and bottle heater. As I found out, anything drawing 10 amps or more should be done using relays with main power coming straight from the battery. I have a total of 5 taps going into the switched power (accessory power) under the passenger glove box, all going to switches in my panel and cotinuing on to activate relays or other safety devices (TPS, WOT, etc. switches).

Apr 22, 2004 | 11:27 PM

Robert56@RNS

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Re: switched power (Drako)

I am running three 40 amp relays activated through switches powered by the switched acc wire. to activate breakers themselves doesn't take much power. You should be safe running (it sounds like up-to five?) 3/5 relays off that one acc wire.