+12v Ignition

[winstor]

Has anyone got any diagrams or pictures of somewhere I can obtain power from a +12v ignition source? The gauges need it as to calibrate properly.

[PHANTMXR6]

Just use the supply off the back of the cigarette lighter socket.

[winstor]

that's where the power is coming from atm, the ciggy socket. It needs a +12v feed that stays active during engine cranking.

[PHANTMXR6]

I don't think you'll get a 12 volt feed when the engine is cranking due to volt drop.

You can run a fused cable from the + terminal of the battery if that helps?

[Mike XR6T]

the ignition switch will have a 12volt ignition feed out that is on with the ignition and also while cranking just pick it up from there and fuse it! easy as, as for the colour I dunno of the top of my head mate!

PHANTOM XR6 he doesnt mean it has to always be 12v as your rigfht during cranking it will drop to 9-10 volts but as long as the feed doesnt cut out during cranking the gauges can continue calibration. gauges dont need anywhere nere 12v to opperate anyway for exactly that reason

[winstor]

Yeh the gauges are already fused with the recommended type, just would like to know exactly what I am looking for in the form of pics, diagram etc

[ysoslo]

best bet is to get yourself a test light and start searching for a constant source, or go directly to battery as already mentioned