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siren current

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=10669
Printed Date: July 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM


Topic: siren current

Posted By: MCubed45
Subject: siren current
Date Posted: March 10, 2003 at 6:11 AM

anyone know how much current a siren draws?  it's dei 514t i think.. their standard revenger 6-tone soft-chirp siren.  i'm adding a play switch and using a micro momentary push-button switch.  the contacts are only rated at 0.5 amps (yes it's very small).  i'm guesing i'll prolly hafta use a relay.  just need to know about how much current the siren draws.  thanks!

oh yea, what about a car horn?  my car's a 95 mitsu. eclipse.  anyone know about how much current the horn draws?  the buttons in my steering wheel are screwed up so i might just add an extra play switch type thing for the horn as well.   i don't like not being able to blast stupid drivers..  hehe thanks!




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Posted By: 10nesne1
Date Posted: March 10, 2003 at 11:24 PM
Most standard siren has a current draw of 1.5 amps.

Most standard factory horn has a 20 amps fuse on the fusebox connected to a horn relay.


good luck


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