Electric, Power Windows
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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=63935
Printed Date: May 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Topic: Electric, Power Windows
Posted By: aduk
Subject: Electric, Power Windows
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 4:19 PM
hi, i'm wanting to install aftermarket power windows that only work when the ignition is on. to do this i would need to use a relay i'm guessing. would a normal automotive relay be able to handle the current draw that the motors will need, oem electric windows use a 20a fuse per motor. thanks. Andy
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Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 7:39 PM
aduk]h wrote:
, . to do this i would need to use a relay i'm guessing. would a normal automotive relay be able to handle the current draw that the motors will need, oem electric windows use a 20a fuse per motor.
normal?? Depends on Rating of Relay / s...
Some of the NEWer Power Window kits do not take a lot of current to operate ELECTRIC LIFE makes a very good Power window Replacement Kit..... ------------- MO
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 8:15 PM
What you can do is instead of using constant power for the constant power feed, just tap into the main ignition wire for your power. Most ignitions are rated for 30 - 40 amps of draw.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 8:26 PM
If you follow the instructions that come with Electric life, or Spal universal window kits. They will tell you to get power from Ign. controlled 12v NOT constant. Most vehicle ignition circuits will provide a safe power source. Fuse close to the source. -------------
Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 07, 2005 at 9:26 AM
thanks for the replies, so if i use the ignition as my power source would i still need to use a relay, the ones i was gonna use are rated at 30a by the way. The electric windows have been taken from a higher spec version of my car (Fiat Punto). so there isnt any instruction i'm just doig it my self. Thanks for the help
Posted By: rami_1r
Date Posted: October 09, 2005 at 2:52 PM
you DONT need relays,just connect the power source input to the IGNITION wire and you wont have a perminant current but a switched current
Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 10, 2005 at 4:00 AM
thanks rami_1r the info is much appreicated
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 10, 2005 at 8:39 AM
rami_1r wrote:
you DONT need relays,just connect the power source input to the IGNITION wire and you wont have a perminant current but a switched current
I disagree..............
It still depends on the TYPE Power Windows & if the Ignition Circuit you are using.
You would be safer with a Relay for Power from Constant & wire Relay from Ignition to have windows controlled by the Ignition......What's $ 1.49 as compared to Ignition overload and a broke down car?? It happens all the time......."Just hook it to the Ignition Switch"
AMPS, Windows, Alarms, Accessories, etc....paying NO regard of the primary function of the Main Ignition wire ------------- MO
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Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 10, 2005 at 3:33 PM
so how would you recommend the wiring to be done mo12v? would you take a fused wire from the battery to the relay and have the ignition be the trigger for the relay? thanks
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 10, 2005 at 3:49 PM
Sounds good to me............  ------------- MO
Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.
Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 10, 2005 at 3:51 PM
thanks mo12v for the help, much appreciated
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