Keep it Clean Wiring?
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I would never wire anything that was not protected by a fuse of the proper load.
I think I need to rethink this. In other words, I think I am doing it wrong.
For instance, I currently have the fuse panel electic fan wire activating the relay. The power side of the relay is to be wired to the battery with an inline fuse. So, I guess the proper way to do this is run the fuse panel electric fan wire to the power side of the relay and tap off another circuit to activate the relay.
I have the same issue on the ac/heater blower motor, air compressor, ets. Basically anything that needs a relay.
How about one dedicated circuit to drive the relays or would you guys just kinda randomly tap off power to drive the relays?
Tim
I think I need to rethink this. In other words, I think I am doing it wrong.
For instance, I currently have the fuse panel electic fan wire activating the relay. The power side of the relay is to be wired to the battery with an inline fuse. So, I guess the proper way to do this is run the fuse panel electric fan wire to the power side of the relay and tap off another circuit to activate the relay.
I have the same issue on the ac/heater blower motor, air compressor, ets. Basically anything that needs a relay.
How about one dedicated circuit to drive the relays or would you guys just kinda randomly tap off power to drive the relays?
Tim
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I've installed I think 6 of the EZ wire 21 circuit kits and also recommend them; in case you were wondering, whether you get the black or GM colored wires, they both have the circuit name stamped on the wires about every 12 inches.
As others have mentioned, I too have used their ignition, headlight and wiper switches too. The only down side is that, being GM parts, you'll have a GM ignition key to your Ford truck with their switch.. Might bother some.
Their headlight switch uses the same thread pattern as the Ford, so you can use your stock indicator thing if you want to. Trivia: BTW, I have used Chrysler headlight switches also and the ones I've used all have the same thread pattern. Kind of surprised me.
Paul
As others have mentioned, I too have used their ignition, headlight and wiper switches too. The only down side is that, being GM parts, you'll have a GM ignition key to your Ford truck with their switch.. Might bother some.
Their headlight switch uses the same thread pattern as the Ford, so you can use your stock indicator thing if you want to. Trivia: BTW, I have used Chrysler headlight switches also and the ones I've used all have the same thread pattern. Kind of surprised me.
Paul
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