Power source within engine bay

CARRisma · Post by **CARRisma** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:39 pm

I'll be fitting a new pair of horns shortly which are supplied with a relay which needs a power source. Other than connecting a wire to the battery, can someone recommend to me an alternative power supply within the engine bay, preferably near the front? I know the fuse box is an option but it might be a faff getting access to the underside so are there any simpler alternatives that people have used?

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:28 pm

From where the positive connects at the starter?

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:32 pm

i replaced my horns at the weekend and just connected them to the original wiring , mine was just the standard snail shell type high and low tone ones

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:39 pm

Actually yeah, do you definitely have to use the relay? My Hello horns came with a relay, but I didn't have to use it. There was just multiple fitting options. Our Prelude's horns existing power supply should be enough.

See halfway down my post here...

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/post270550.html#p270550

Dennis van dijk · Post by **Dennis van dijk** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:50 pm

Same here

Put other ones in my type s and didnt use any relais

Most of the tines relais are being used for things that use more power for longer time

Horns you use just a couple of seconds

CARRisma · Post by **CARRisma** » Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:39 pm

Right, I'll give that a go on Friday if the weather's not too freezing.