Where to get a 12v switched signal from in the Lude?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:16 pm

I need a switched 12v source for when iginition is on.
It needs to be a permanent 12v switch so id rather not tap into say the cig lighter. Im tapping 3 3a fused source into it. Anywhere on the fuse box?

Pictures would help also.

Thanks homos.

Post by **indigolemon** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:20 pm

Can't think of one of the top of my head that meets the requirements. How about using the cigarette lighters feed to switch a relay and take your feed direct from the constant live in the dash loom?

Crazy_C · Post by **Crazy_C** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:26 pm

Erm, what about off the ignition? If not that, off the stereo's switched live?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:32 pm

Im not tapping into any other accessory. I want a fresh one.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:33 pm

then chase the stereo's switched live back to the fusebox

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:41 pm

If it's to be switched, why does the ignition need to be on?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:43 pm

the ignition is the switch

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:46 pm

I'm not sure about 5gen but I assume it will be the same. You should easily find some single connectors in underdash fusebox. There must be constant live, switched live, dash ilumination live and ground. Just use multimeter to identify them. I'm not sure how much current you can get from them. Normaly all option stuff using them so you should be fine.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:50 pm

Sailor wrote:If it's to be switched, why does the ignition need to be on?

mercutio wrote:the ignition is the switch

What Mercutio said. The ignition is the switched.
I cant use my stereo since my stereo is wired in differently as it has its own DC power supply and its worth more than the car.
Im hoping for a fuse box area hack.

Ill figure one out.

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:45 pm

Wires straight to the battery with inline fuse/switch