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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject: Require some advice |
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Well i am going to be wiring up some LED's in my engine compartment. I am going to be getting the power from the diagnostic port and was wondering if anyone knows what port will give me constant 12 volts?
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julrich366 Samba Member
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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glutamodo The Android
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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The plus terminal is the heavy gauge power wire, if it's still connected that is. Keep in mind, it's a direct unfused connection, so you'll want to add an inline fuse holder. |
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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glutamodo wrote: |
The plus terminal is the heavy gauge power wire, if it's still connected that is. Keep in mind, it's a direct unfused connection, so you'll want to add an inline fuse holder. |
I know, i got a inline fuse holder. _________________ 1973 Bug
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone fancy pin pointing on this image of my port exactly where i should plug in my LED's.
Would be highly grateful!
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glutamodo The Android
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Pin layout from factory diagram, which is rotated 90 degrees from actual. But it's easy enough to follow - Plus is the bigg'un in the middle. Confirm with a voltmeter though!
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, so would i be correct in thinking it is the one shown below? And i will check the voltage when i go to do this.
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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alexvw wrote: |
Will your lights be on when you flip the running light/headlight switch? |
Nope, i am running them on a micro switch connected to the latch so they will come on when the engine lid is open. Its for maintenance and repairs, i figured if i need to do work on the side of the road i dont want my headlights running. _________________ 1973 Bug
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glutamodo The Android
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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And yes, your arrow is pointing at the one that should be hot. And the one above it should be the heavy ground wire going over to the mounting screw you see at the left side. |
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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glutamodo wrote: |
And yes, your arrow is pointing at the one that should be hot. And the one above it should be the heavy ground wire going over to the mounting screw you see at the left side. |
Cheers! Thanks for all the help _________________ 1973 Bug
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JerryMCarter1 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Where is your volt ohm meter Robbo ?
Jerry _________________ Experience always triumphs over hearsay and You get to select which theory to believe |
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