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phyzical 02-10-2005, 09:11 PM Ok... So I searched around and I have enough information to know how to mount/install my gauge and what fuses that I need to tap into to get my desired power. But, I am not sure exactly how to tap the fuses. I am going off of this picture from Quantum Racing (http://www.quantum-racing.com).
http://people.ucsc.edu/~surfbum/Wire_Tap_WRX.jpg
What exactly are those connectors? Do I pull the fuse out and just attach the wire to one side of it? TIA.
./James
nhluhr 02-10-2005, 09:38 PM get one of these:
http://www.partsexpress.com/images/071-580m.jpg
It's called an "Add-a-circuit" for ATC mini fuses.
What it does is bring the terminals out of the voltage rail in the fuseblock and maintains one fuse for the existing circuit and then adds a completely new circuit with its own fuse. The wire coming off it is the +12v and then your ground for the circuit will be at the device you're powering (just bolt a wire to the chassis somewhere).
kinkinhood 02-10-2005, 10:16 PM Where can you get one of those?
phyzical 02-10-2005, 10:41 PM get one of these:
http://www.partsexpress.com/images/071-580m.jpg
It's called an "Add-a-circuit" for ATC mini fuses.
What it does is bring the terminals out of the voltage rail in the fuseblock and maintains one fuse for the existing circuit and then adds a completely new circuit with its own fuse. The wire coming off it is the +12v and then your ground for the circuit will be at the device you're powering (just bolt a wire to the chassis somewhere).
Schweet... That looks perfect. Thanks!
Uncle Scotty 02-10-2005, 11:20 PM Those are AWESOME for tapping power for gauges ;)
prelude/2.5rs 02-10-2005, 11:27 PM Would it be a bad thing to run a couple of these off the fuse box??
Mike
Uncle Scotty 02-10-2005, 11:32 PM Would it be a bad thing to run a couple of these off the fuse box??
Mike
....no....but keep the current draw down.....and if you need more than a couple, you are likely trying to wire something wrong, anyway....
nhluhr 02-10-2005, 11:34 PM I use one of these for my TurboXS TunerPro and one for an illumination tap to my driving lights relay switch.
tooocool49723 02-10-2005, 11:52 PM AHA after several minutes of searching (yes, i'm really that bored) I found what you need.
Pep boys has it.
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/productDetails.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=1818705&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4599321&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093770875
Wirthco Makes it
http://www.7453217467431.com/browse/assBrowse.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4614179&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093767781
and they make both kinds (the little metal protrusion kind like you posted, and the dual fuse holder like nhluhr posted
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/W48/30103.jpg (http://www.7453217467431.com/products/W48/30103.jpg)
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/productDetails.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=1818711&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4599321&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093845921&tab=1
Hope this helps.
phyzical 02-11-2005, 02:34 PM :alien: AHA after several minutes of searching (yes, i'm really that bored) I found what you need.
Pep boys has it.
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/productDetails.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=1818705&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4599321&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093770875
Wirthco Makes it
http://www.7453217467431.com/browse/assBrowse.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4614179&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093767781
and they make both kinds (the little metal protrusion kind like you posted, and the dual fuse holder like nhluhr posted
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/W48/30103.jpg (http://www.7453217467431.com/products/W48/30103.jpg)
http://www.7453217467431.com/products/productDetails.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=1818711&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=4599321&affID=39901&bmUID=1108093845921&tab=1
Hope this helps.
Thanks! :)
PepBoys has these but it seems as though they are special order only. Does anyone know a store in the LA area that might have them in stock?
prelude/2.5rs 02-11-2005, 07:24 PM Just got mine at Autozone for $6.00, today. Hopefully you have one local. Good luck!
Mike
nhluhr 02-11-2005, 07:25 PM i get mine at advance auto parts.
kennyvb 02-11-2005, 07:38 PM my autozone also has the fuse tap. i'm guessing most of the store have them?
phyzical 02-11-2005, 10:26 PM Thanks guys! Just picked 'em up from Autozone... $6.99 a piece. Cheaper then PepBoys and I didn't have to order them.
kcismo 02-15-2005, 06:07 PM i was looking at the OEM boost gauge install and there's a power source from the radio (2P connector).
i have a greddy that i want to install with this application, just not sure on how hook it up without the harness.
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