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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Key-On, Accessory Power?? Help

I am needing to tap into a key-on, acc power source. Where can a lead to do it? I am in the middle of an install and realized I forgot to ask last night. Thx
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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I don't know what to tell you right now other than it is much easier to find a key-on power than a constant power source. I usually use a meter or test light and start with the red wires and look until I find one.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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I'm looking for the pic that I posted last week.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Look here for the wire you need. click here. This is off wireing the gauges in.

Under the dash there is a customer wire that you can use. It is labled just like that.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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That's the pic I was just going to post Rick!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Look at you guys using pictures, but I did tell him to start with red. Good job guys.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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I use fuse #13 I think is- it's the one that is on the far right side, 3rd from the bottom. It's the one that powers the vacuum pump. I use it for my air compressor solenoid so the pump will only run when the ignition is on.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
That's the pic I was just going to post Rick!!
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Look at you guys using pictures, but I did tell him to start with red. Good job guys.

Finally got the jump.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Look here for the wire you need. click here. This is off wireing the gauges in.

Under the dash there is a customer wire that you can use. It is labled just like that.
Thanks man! Works perfect. BTW, what is that plug meant for anyway?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks man! Works perfect. BTW, what is that plug meant for anyway?
Why that's the "if you need an extra wire look here" plug.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
Finally got the jump.

Yes you did!!

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Why that's the "if you need an extra wire look here" plug.




Is that the technical term?
 
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