Keyed Power Source
07-28-2009, 08:38 AM
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Keyed Power Source I have bought a qtp electric cut for my bola system. I need to hook up the cut out and I was looking for a good keyed power source because I do not drive the car every day and I do not want this to draw on the battery. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also if anyone is using the cut out where did you mount your switch. I was looking into the ash tray but it looks like it will be some work to make that fit there.
07-28-2009, 09:17 AM
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ignition in the under-hood fuse box would work, as would the fuel pump.
i've used the radio for a source before if you really want something in the cabin.
here is where i put the switch for my fan switch....out of the way but easily accessible. although i don't use my cig lighter, and the 2ndary power port works for any other needs.
oops..forgot the pic
i've used the radio for a source before if you really want something in the cabin.
here is where i put the switch for my fan switch....out of the way but easily accessible. although i don't use my cig lighter, and the 2ndary power port works for any other needs.
oops..forgot the pic
07-28-2009, 01:57 PM
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Got an owner's manual?
If you look in there, it will show you where you can get retained accessory, key-on, and always hot 12V power from the fuse panel just inside the driver's door. All you need is a wire and a standard male spade connector.
For your application, you'll want either the retained accessory (key-on, but stays on after you shut the car off until you open the door) or the switched (key-on only) 12V power source.
If you look in there, it will show you where you can get retained accessory, key-on, and always hot 12V power from the fuse panel just inside the driver's door. All you need is a wire and a standard male spade connector.
For your application, you'll want either the retained accessory (key-on, but stays on after you shut the car off until you open the door) or the switched (key-on only) 12V power source.
