Ignition switched power source for adding power windows?
#1
Ignition switched power source for adding power windows?
Have a basic cargo van, without power anything. I am in the process of adding power windows.
I have an add-a-fuse kit that I was planning on using, but can't really find any high enough amperage circuits to tap into that are switched with the ignition.
Anyone know a fuse that I can tap into that is switched? Or is it possible to add switched power to one of the many empty fuse holes?
I have an add-a-fuse kit that I was planning on using, but can't really find any high enough amperage circuits to tap into that are switched with the ignition.
Anyone know a fuse that I can tap into that is switched? Or is it possible to add switched power to one of the many empty fuse holes?
#3
Yeah, haven't had much luck there. Most don't have power at all, or if they do, it's constant on.
Is it possible to add switched power to those unused fuse terminals?
EDIT: It's a 2013 Express
Is it possible to add switched power to those unused fuse terminals?
EDIT: It's a 2013 Express
#4
I added an auxiliary fuse panel behind the drivers seat with a split bus. One side is always hot and one side is ignition hot. I fed it from the main panel under the driver's seat by adding a fused leg onto the main battery post. The ignition side of the bus is fed from the same leg, but controlled by a relay that is triggered with ignition voltage. I did this for all of my add-ons, it's cleaner and keeps me from having to tap into factory circuits. Here's my original post about it:
https://chevroletforum.com/forum/exp...-panel-102561/
https://chevroletforum.com/forum/exp...-panel-102561/
#5
I pulled the driver fuse box and took it apart. I could certainly add some circuits if I could find the correct terminals to solder on.
My particular fuse box has 2 relays which appear responsible for switching power on. One for when the ignition is in the run position (K1 - (HC MICRO) RUN) and one for when the parking lamps are on (K3 - PRK LAMP(S))
For my purposes, I need a fuse connected to K1.
These are the fuses connected to K1:
F13 (HVAC 2) blocked by add a fuse
F14 (HVAC 1) most likely blocked by add a fuse
F15 (Empty) Doesn't exist, would probably work if i could find terminals to solder on
F19 (CMPS) I have an add a fuse on
and for future reference, these fuses are always hot:
F9 (OSRAM SW)
F10 (Airbag/AOS)
F11 (OnStar)
F12 (Empty)
F20 (RDO/Chime)
F21 (RFA/TPM)
F22 (IGN SW (DLIS)/PK3)
F23 (I/P Cluster)
And these are controlled by the parking lamps relay:
F3 - AUX PRK LAMP(S) (Cutaway)
F4 - FTR PRK LAMP(S)
F5 - TRLR PRK LAMP(S)
F6 - UPFTR PRK LAMP(S)
F7 - RT REAR PRK LAMP
F8 - LT REAR PRK LAMP
My particular fuse box has 2 relays which appear responsible for switching power on. One for when the ignition is in the run position (K1 - (HC MICRO) RUN) and one for when the parking lamps are on (K3 - PRK LAMP(S))
For my purposes, I need a fuse connected to K1.
These are the fuses connected to K1:
F13 (HVAC 2) blocked by add a fuse
F14 (HVAC 1) most likely blocked by add a fuse
F15 (Empty) Doesn't exist, would probably work if i could find terminals to solder on
F19 (CMPS) I have an add a fuse on
and for future reference, these fuses are always hot:
F9 (OSRAM SW)
F10 (Airbag/AOS)
F11 (OnStar)
F12 (Empty)
F20 (RDO/Chime)
F21 (RFA/TPM)
F22 (IGN SW (DLIS)/PK3)
F23 (I/P Cluster)
And these are controlled by the parking lamps relay:
F3 - AUX PRK LAMP(S) (Cutaway)
F4 - FTR PRK LAMP(S)
F5 - TRLR PRK LAMP(S)
F6 - UPFTR PRK LAMP(S)
F7 - RT REAR PRK LAMP
F8 - LT REAR PRK LAMP
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