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Nov 16, 2015 | 07:49 PM

Carmax

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Starter solenoid

can i use one of the post on a solenoid as a power source for accesorys

Nov 17, 2015 | 05:35 AM

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Yes you can!
Actually the factory does the same thing to supply power to the cab.

Nov 17, 2015 | 06:06 AM

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Yes, the battery+ stud serves as a terminal block for the whole truck.

Nov 17, 2015 | 06:20 AM

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ok I thought so. With a hot wire attached to the + post running either individual accessories or even a fuse block is it constant power even when the truck is off? or is it "on power" when the key is in power

sorry for lack of terminology its early

Nov 17, 2015 | 06:40 AM

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Always on.
Key in run power needs to come from the other side of the ignition switch.

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:12 AM

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So the side where the starter cable goes?

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:17 AM

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No, it doesn't work that way.
The starter is only engaged momentarily.

Maybe you have an open spot in your fuse panel that is only hot in run.

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Nov 17, 2015 | 07:46 AM

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One (pretty sure) mistake is hanging accessories off the "pink wire" ballast resistor at the ignition switch to coil. It's only energized during RUN but it's not supposed to get anything else. It's handy, but don't do it.

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:59 AM

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It is connected directly to the battery...

Look and see if there's an empty keyed power slot in your fusebox.

Nov 17, 2015 | 08:28 AM

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What would be the easiest way to tap into a keyed slot

Nov 17, 2015 | 08:28 AM

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Bladed and bulb type fuse

Nov 17, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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