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charlescfp 
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Posted: April 02, 2019 at 12:13 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote charlescfp
I've installed a Fuel Gauge Interface Module that will allow me to use an OEM fuel sending unit with aftermarket gauges. The module has a circuit that will apply a ground to an LED to give you an indication of Low Fuel (i.e., "Low Fuel light. Grounded when 15% fuel remains, 20 milliamps max current". The module has a circuit to buffer the actual fuel level needle on the gauge to keep it steady, but not for the Low Fuel circuit. Once the fuel level gets down to approx. 3 gallons, the Low Fuel circuit activates, illuminating the light, but doesn't latch so the LED flashes as the fuel moves around in the unbaffled tank while driving. It will eventually stay on steady when the fuel gets low enough, but during the transition it flashes and is very annoying and distracting.
I am looking for a recommendation for a circuit (latching relay?) that, once activated, will latch keeping the LED steady until the ignition key is turned off. Currently the module provides a ground to the LED but I can wire the LED so that it is activated by either a ground or 12v. I assume the 20mA max Interface Module circuit (ground) is sufficient to activate a relay.
Appreciate any/all feedback. If the circuit drawing is already posted, pls point me to it.
Thank you
geepherder 
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Posted: April 02, 2019 at 12:27 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote geepherder
20 mA is not enough to trigger a standard relay. What you can do is wire a transistor to your 20 mA output and have the transistor trigger a relay.
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charlescfp 
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Posted: April 02, 2019 at 12:34 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote charlescfp
Thanks... I didn't think to check until I was posting the question. I should have waited and done my research. I'll do that now.
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Posted: April 02, 2019 at 3:23 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote geepherder
Low Fuel Light Indicator -- posted image.
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Posted: April 02, 2019 at 5:03 PM / IP Logged Link to Post Post Reply Quote eguru
24mA will drive a reed relay like the PRMA1A12 which has a 1000 ohm coil.

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