12v sources at the fuse panel

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Posted: August 26, 2003 at 8:55 PM / IP Logged

i tested 2 open spots in my fuse panel (99 civic), and they test 12v. are these good places to use as 12v sources for relays i want to use for accessories? if so, would i need to fuse the connection? i can connect to these sources with female disconnects.

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Posted: August 26, 2003 at 8:57 PM / IP Logged

how many amps you plan on drawing? Or what do you plan on hooking up, some lights? Should be ok, an amp, no...

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Posted: August 26, 2003 at 9:02 PM / IP Logged

no, not for a stereo amp. i got that on 8awg wire straight to my battery. i'm thinking of using it for a trunk release solenoid, timed headlights. would i need a fuse?

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Posted: August 26, 2003 at 9:06 PM / IP Logged

I dont know for the trunk release i would think it is ok, what do you mean the headlights? to trigger the headlight relay or to actually drive them? Triggering them should be fine, but i dont think i would drive them with it. Fuse, well i say fuse everything, it cant hurt. 12v sources at the fuse panel -- posted image.

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Posted: August 26, 2003 at 9:11 PM / IP Logged

well, there's a (-) trigger from my alarm, and i want that as the trigger for a relay to power my headlights. the trigger's timer can be set, and i don't plan on setting it to more than 15 sec.

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Posted: August 29, 2003 at 1:05 PM / IP Logged

As long as your lights won't be running from the fuse box 12v source for an extended period of time, you should be fine. But I would fuse the wire to be safe. My only concern with using a 12v source from a fuse box is that you can't soder the connection or secure it well. Make sure you don't run too much from that source. Good luck...

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