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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Help me understand this wiring schematic



Can i just run that wire to a switched source and have the realy be switched?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Do you have the relay? As it it shown as an option. You could switch either the positive+ or ground - to make the relay activate as long as the opposite you are switching is connected.

If you are trying to take the starter relay out of the equation, just switch one of the existing wires in series.
 
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Do you have the relay? As it it shown as an option. You could switch either the positive+ or ground - to make the relay activate as long as the opposite you are switching is connected.

If you are trying to take the starter relay out of the equation, just switch one of the existing wires in series.
Alan, i want to switch the positive wire in the relay in order to make the 12v from the battery connected to the fuse block i wired in. Basically i want that realy to turn on when i turn the key on in my truck. i will ground the one, and i was going to switch the other. i just want to make sure i can run a switched power to that pole and have the power be turned on only when i turn the key on
 
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Yes you can switch either side of the relay coil.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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excellent. thanks man, ill post up some pictures of my project in a new thread...reps to you!
 
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