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Convenient switched +12v

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by imagineer, May 21, 2023.

  1. May 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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    imagineer

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    Any suggestions for where to pull a convenient switched +12v?

    I'm only 3 years behind schedule, but will be adding a lightbar behind the grill and a set of rear facing spot lights. Both will be powered via relays and I'd like to use switched +12v to power the coils on the relays. Only because they are convenient, I'd like to use an "add-a-circuit" fuse tap on one of the fuses in the box under the hood.
     
  2. May 22, 2023 at 4:47 AM
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    Inside the small box filled with relays is a good choice to tap fused IGN source. Towing battery relay or Inverter relay.
     
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    I suppose the power for the relay coils can be un-switched, but I'd sleep better if it were.

    And Spam, that's probably the fuse I'll use.
     
  6. May 23, 2023 at 1:02 PM
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    Switched = Ign (Ignition)...:burp:
     

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