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Feb 11, 2003 | 06:21 PM

georgedavila

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Key-on electrical question

I now have three different wires spliced into the key-on power wire from my tilt wheel ignition switch.

1. Radio
2. Electric fan relay
3. Electric choke

I know the fan relay and radio are no problem, but what about the choke? And I'm preparing to install a/c, which will require another key-on relay.

Should I go to a separate fuse block using the single wire as a feed? Or?

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Feb 11, 2003 | 06:51 PM

Mike W

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Key-on electrical question

I recently checked the current draw on a choke. It was 1 amp.

Feb 11, 2003 | 07:05 PM

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Key-on electrical question

You can run the choke wire to the stator terminal of the alternator if you want.

Feb 11, 2003 | 07:27 PM

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Key-on electrical question

So as long as the additions are relays or low draw accesories I don't need to worry about how many wires I splice in there?

Million, thanks for the suggestion, but I dislike loose wires and bringing it back to a firewall harness carrier and then out to the alternator is something I just can't justify putting on the do list.
Into the harness and in under the dash is easier for me.

Feb 11, 2003 | 10:29 PM

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Key-on electrical question

George go with the extra fuse block and use a 3amp fuse for the choke. You will probably need another fuses for the ac set up and the extra fuse block will help for any thing else that comes up down the road. Eric