What can I tap into for an ignition controlled power source? - LotusTalk

BatmobileS240 · 07-01-2009, 01:55 PM

What else can i tap into besides the radio wire harness?

TheViper · 07-01-2009, 02:18 PM

Fuse C2 under the dash.
Michael

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Originally Posted by BatmobileS240

What else can i tap into besides the radio wire harness?

BatmobileS240 · 07-01-2009, 06:47 PM

Shoot. Is that in the manual? How do I access it?

TheViper · 07-01-2009, 07:56 PM

Here we go, use a fuse tap as shown, from an auto parts store or Radio shack.
Michael

rob13572468 · 07-02-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheViper

Here we go, use a fuse tap as shown, from an auto parts store or Radio shack.
Michael

alternately you can solder a wire from the unfused side of C2 and run it to one of the empty fuse slots. That way everything matches..

TheViper · 07-04-2009, 10:43 AM

Rob, if you are referring to the 3 spare fuse slots, C6,7,8, they don't have a fuse holder in them. Guess Lotus wanted to save cost and weight.
Michael

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Originally Posted by rob13572468

alternately you can solder a wire from the unfused side of C2 and run it to one of the empty fuse slots. That way everything matches..

BatmobileS240 · 07-04-2009, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the info. What if I am connecting a device directly to the battery for power and just need to tap it into the ignition for controlled switching? Can I tap it into the same fuse?

TheViper · 07-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Sure,
Michael

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Originally Posted by BatmobileS240

Thanks for the info. What if I am connecting a device directly to the battery for power and just need to tap it into the ignition for controlled switching? Can I tap it into the same fuse?

BatmobileS240 · 07-04-2009, 01:22 PM

I'm reinstalling my CarPC. I don't have my Lotus manual, though. Is there a diagram of these fuses? Thanks again.

TheViper · 07-04-2009, 01:33 PM

++++++11111111 for a fuse, always, always, always, protect with a suitable rated fuse....am I clear

I chose C2 because it had a higher circuit rating and was one I rarely used (wipers). I was using it for a dash mounted 12V outlet. For very low amperage requirements C1, C2 or C3 could be used. I would stay away from C4 as it has ECU implications.
Michael

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Originally Posted by apk919

You may already be doing this, in which case it's just a reminder for everyone else, but if you're connecting something "directly" to the battery (i.e. a power amp), make sure it's got an inline fuse (of the appropriate size), preferably close to the battery itself.

EDIT: Michael, why did you choose C2 over C3? On my schematic, C3 is the switched power to the radio (key-in)...

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Originally Posted by BatmobileS240

I'm reinstalling my CarPC. I don't have my Lotus manual, though. Is there a diagram of these fuses? Thanks again.

BatmobileS240 · 07-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Awesome. Just out of curiosity, what's that sole blue fused one for?

TheViper · 07-04-2009, 02:43 PM

Driving lights, if fitted.
Michael

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07-01-2009, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
BatmobileS240 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 553	Shoot. Is that in the manual? How do I access it?

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BatmobileS240 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 553	Thanks for the info. What if I am connecting a device directly to the battery for power and just need to tap it into the ignition for controlled switching? Can I tap it into the same fuse?

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BatmobileS240 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 553	I'm reinstalling my CarPC. I don't have my Lotus manual, though. Is there a diagram of these fuses? Thanks again.

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BatmobileS240 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 553	Awesome. Just out of curiosity, what's that sole blue fused one for?

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