Wire Capacity
Printed From: the12volt.com
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=26007
Printed Date: August 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Topic: Wire Capacity
Posted By: Andyman692
Subject: Wire Capacity
Date Posted: February 07, 2004 at 2:51 PM
got the alarm in, remote start works great, thanks for the help guys!
another question though, there is a wire with a 200mA capacity that becomes grounded when armed for the dome light to come on. If i connect this to the door switch, (becomes grounded when opened) wire, can i do it straight or will it damage the brain if i dont use a relay? The bulb is a 12volts, 100watts. i already have 3 relays wired up and im kinda tired of non-outboard relays... thanks guys!
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Posted By: Andyman692
Date Posted: February 07, 2004 at 2:58 PM
uhh, if V=Watt/Amp than 12=10/x, x=1.2Amp. 200mA = .2A right?
Posted By: Andyman692
Date Posted: February 07, 2004 at 2:59 PM
so therefore the wire would be handeling 6 time the capacity it was meant for right? so therefore i should go buy a damn relay huh...
Posted By: mobiletoys2002
Date Posted: February 07, 2004 at 3:58 PM
yeah u will want to get a relay and use that-- It is not the wires capacity but the unit has a 200ma transistorized output if it draws more than that the output will blow and your unit will be smoked! Hey its only 1 relay anyways and an easy hookup at that!!good luck
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