LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 02-27-2011, 12:14 PM
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is there an easy wire to tap in the engine bay? one that comes on only with the key?
Old 02-27-2011, 12:31 PM
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Do any of the emissions components have a switched 12v power source I can steal easily? i dont have any need for the emissions stuff. like the evap solenoid? which wire gives it power and is it tied in with the ignition?
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There are several in the fuse box, namely PCM/IGN among others. But do not power accessories directly. You can use them in conjunction with a relay.
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Would I then need to find a switched power source in the engine bay to wire the relay to? are there no 12v ignition switched power sources in the engine bay that i can directly tap? Where are the wires that lead to the cigarette lighters coming from aren't they routed through the engine bay? oh and thanks. sorry if I sound stupid i'm new to electrical stuff.
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The underhood fuse box has a PCM/BAT fuse. You can tap into that. Then wire that in conjunction with a relay and the 12v+ post on the passenger side fender.
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Thanks for the help, I actually used the cruise/ac fuse location under the hood and ran that with a 10a fuse on it. it's switched by the ignition and It's short term anyway. thanks again



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