The Fixer
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Hey all,
I'm getting ready to add some KC spotlights and have a wiring question. I have to admit, I'm a little embarrassed to ask, but I've never used one of these Add-a-Circuit Fuse Tap things to trigger a relay , so I want to be sure I'm using it correctly before I fry something.
The KC lights come with their own harness and relay. I am planning to connect the ring terminals on the KC harness for power and ground to the battery connections, and then I have to get 12v from a switched source to trigger the relay. So, the way I understand how this works is, you plug the fuse tap into the fuse box, then run the trigger wire from the relay to the fuse tap, right? Is it really that simple?
Since I have a base Sport with soft top, I'm ~assuming~ I will have empty fuses at, say F12 (amplifier), F21 (rear wiper), or F40 (axle lock). I'm just looking at the fuse box diagram now, I haven't verified if there is actually 12v already at those locations, but I'm assuming someone else has already BTDT and can clue me in.
I've done some homework on where to go through the firewall for the switch wiring...since I have an auto, I'll most likely go through the grommet next to the brake booster. Are there any other suggestions or things I need to look out for before I dive into this project next week?
I'm getting ready to add some KC spotlights and have a wiring question. I have to admit, I'm a little embarrassed to ask, but I've never used one of these Add-a-Circuit Fuse Tap things to trigger a relay , so I want to be sure I'm using it correctly before I fry something.
The KC lights come with their own harness and relay. I am planning to connect the ring terminals on the KC harness for power and ground to the battery connections, and then I have to get 12v from a switched source to trigger the relay. So, the way I understand how this works is, you plug the fuse tap into the fuse box, then run the trigger wire from the relay to the fuse tap, right? Is it really that simple?
Since I have a base Sport with soft top, I'm ~assuming~ I will have empty fuses at, say F12 (amplifier), F21 (rear wiper), or F40 (axle lock). I'm just looking at the fuse box diagram now, I haven't verified if there is actually 12v already at those locations, but I'm assuming someone else has already BTDT and can clue me in.
I've done some homework on where to go through the firewall for the switch wiring...since I have an auto, I'll most likely go through the grommet next to the brake booster. Are there any other suggestions or things I need to look out for before I dive into this project next week?
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