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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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What's This Plug For?

I'm looking for a key on source to run an auxilery fuse panel for a few things I want to add into my truck. This plug is in the drivers kick panel area, it's yellow and has a single wire in the plug. The wire seems to be a pretty heavy gauge which is perfect for what I want to run. If its not something I need I'll use it to power the fuse panel, If I do need it I'll use it as a signal wire for a relay and retain the plug.


 
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That is a 12V keyed power connector.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:15 AM
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If the total load you plan for the auxiliary fuse box is high enough I think you would be better off using the plug as a signal source for a relay with a fused 10 gauge power source for the aux fuse box straight off the battery.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Agreed. It's always better to run a new circuit than to risk over taxing something existent leading to other issues.
 
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Originally Posted by Canus
If the total load you plan for the auxiliary fuse box is high enough I think you would be better off using the plug as a signal source for a relay with a fused 10 gauge power source for the aux fuse box straight off the battery.
Concur with the above.

I use it to energize the continuous duty solenoid for the auxiliary battery which, in turn powers a five-relay load center... roof lights, fog lights, driving lights, rLED ock lights, and an ICU cooling fan.
 
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