Guys-

I have not had any problems with my current configuration - which runs the fans based on coolant temperature…but I think I want to change that. I would like my fans to turn off when the ignition is off. What do I tap into?

I currently have both the switch and the + running off the battery (the easy way to do it). How hard will it be to run the switch from another source? I just got a new digital multi-meter, so I could always use that…

Wiring is not my forte. Can someone help? Thank you!

 

Do you have a Toy service manual? Look for wires going to the underhood fuse box that are hot when the key is on. I can't remember what wire I tapped, but I picked it from the harness going to the underhood fuse box. I stripped some wire back, wrapped the FLX ign wire and soldered it on and wrapped with HS tape.

 

As long as you're using a relay, any wire will do. Poke around with the voltmeter and find one that works with the key.

 

Cool, fuse box and multi-meter it is! Thanks guys, I needed some confidence!

 

One more question...

So let's just say I tapped into the wiper fuse wire (for example). If both are activated during one of the 5 days of rain we have here, will it cause both the wipers and the fans to run at a rate that is below normal?

Probably a dumb question, but electrical stuff confuses me.

Thanks!

 

The ign. wire connection is the equivalent of a sensing lead, not really any current travelling through it.

 

Hey Cebby,

Where did you get your 140 amp alternator from? Direct replacement? Thanks for the info-

CTB

 

I got it from Tom at www.mralternator.com

Let me dig up the thread. It is a direct replacement. I had them powdercoat it yellow (for kicks)

EDIT: OK since Verizon blew away my website, I don't have the pics. I'll work on getting some "after" pics posted.

 

No sweat, I was just curious. I am still toying with the idea of putting one in, but there are just so many other things....like always

 

I wired my Piaa fogs by tapping into the wire that turns on my radio when the ignition is turned on. I just pulled out the radio and used a splice lock on the red wire.

 

Thread Jacker.

j/k

 

96,
My only advice to share is make sure what ever wire you tap into is of the same size wire guage (or close to it). You don't want to tap into a 18 awg wire with a 8 awg. the wire that you are tapping will need to be able to handle the additional amp load of the circuit you are adding (fire is bad). Just my .$02

 

Ha, ya my bad. But I figured only one question wouldn't hurt too bad!