5906v H1/6 Orange - 500mA Ground
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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=141256
Printed Date: April 30, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Topic: 5906v H1/6 Orange - 500mA Ground
Posted By: goldmartaus
Subject: 5906v H1/6 Orange - 500mA Ground
Date Posted: May 07, 2016 at 3:09 AM
Hi Everyone.
I have installed a Viper 5906v. I am trying to use H1/6 to energize a relay to feed power to a set of movement sensors. Currently there is NO output from H1/6. The rest of the system works correctly.
Does H1/6 need to be programmed to work as I need?
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Replies:
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 08, 2016 at 2:51 AM
Silly question but have you tested when armed?
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Posted By: goldmartaus
Date Posted: May 08, 2016 at 2:59 AM
Yes...
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 08, 2016 at 3:03 AM
One more thing; check the voltage between your earthing (ground) point and all your fuses.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: goldmartaus
Date Posted: May 08, 2016 at 5:45 AM
99% of the system is working perfectly so I don't think it is an earthing issue but I will check again all the same. Thanks.
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: May 08, 2016 at 8:21 PM
Driving a relay with a Ground While Armed output will (as Howie would say) flatten your battery after a day or so. If you drive this thing everyday you may be safe. Just some food for thought.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 09, 2016 at 1:14 AM
Do you know Craig, I missed the part about driving the relay, that's a no-no and if the OP wired that relay wrong that would fry the GWA circuit.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: May 09, 2016 at 7:58 PM
He will be fine other than the flat battery. He did state 500 milliamp capacity. Typical Bosch/Tyco relay 160 mill.
Posted By: davep.
Date Posted: May 10, 2016 at 12:04 PM
160ma is 3.8 AmpHr per 24 hour period. Depending on battery size, age, and state of charge, one could probably use 40-ish Amp hrs and still be able to start the car. 10 days or so.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 10, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Not if the relay is activating a circuit drawing say 4 amps, then you'll have problems.
BTW, if the GWA doesn't work use one of the aux outputs and configure it as a GWA.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: goldmartaus
Date Posted: May 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM
All working now but have changed the size of the relay to a very low current drawing model. Thanks you all for your assistance.
Regards...
Posted By: davep.
Date Posted: May 10, 2016 at 9:00 PM
howie ll wrote:
Not if the relay is activating a circuit drawing say 4 amps,
Duh!
My calculation was for 160Ma. Not "4 amps". Big difference.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 11, 2016 at 1:03 AM
Not the relay draw Dave, the load draw.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
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