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Old 02-25-2013, 04:23 PM
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"Key On" power sources?

What are the best, or any key on power sources that are not constant hot, only when the key is in the "run" or "acc" position? Have headlights, HID's and a few other things on + battery terminal and just want to clean it up some. Been thinking about aux fuse block such as a painless but what are other options? and would the painless tie straight to the + battery terminal?

So, is there an ignition wire or some place I can move these connections to that will be hot only when the key is in "acc" or "on"?
 
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There is a YELLOW three-connector pigtail hanging behind the dash to the left of the steering wheel. It is fed by a BLACK with GREEN stripe wire. It accepts 0.18-inch male bullet terminals. It's hot in RUN or ACCY; its purpose is to power accessory loads. You can also use it to trigger a relay that switches in a heavy-duty rail from the battery.
 
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There is a YELLOW three-connector pigtail hanging behind the dash to the left of the steering wheel.
 
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Agree as posted its best to use a relay (plus suitable fuse or breaker) for any heavy loads so the OE harness doesn't feel the extra amps.
 
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Great questions.
Great answeres.
I dig it when I don't have to ask the questions, and still get the answeres.
I to was wondering if I hooked up an other fuse box, the power would come from the battery?
 
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