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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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I want to pick up a switched (on when engine is running) 12v in the engine compartment. This will be a low draw--1/2 amp. Anyone know what fuse I could piggy back off of in the engine bay fuse box?
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I want to pick up a switched (on when engine is running) 12v in the engine compartment. This will be a low draw--1/2 amp. Anyone know what fuse I could piggy back off of in the engine bay fuse box?
You could tap into the fuel pump relay.
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is j-fuse slot #32 empty? it says in the manual it is.
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Originally Posted by CGZO6
You could tap into the fuel pump relay.
Yes, that would solve the hot when running part, but how physically would I tap into the relay?
I wonder if the wire from the fuse box to the pump is accesable?

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actually the word they use in the manual is... BLANK (not empty)
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Originally Posted by Sayfoo
Yes, that would solve the hot when running part, but how physically would I tap into the relay?
I wonder if the wire from the fuse box to the pump is accesable?
not sure about actual term. add a fuse adapter (or FUSE TAP ) or something like that
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for any fuse that is hot when engine is running like you want

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