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is there an easier way to tap into the ignition wire other than finding it in the cluster of 5 red

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Old 07-31-2002, 12:25 PM
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Default is there an easier way to tap into the ignition wire other than finding it in the cluster of 5 red
wires? Thanks fellas!
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Old 07-31-2002, 12:27 PM
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VAG connection has an ignition wire. Black/blue wire IIRC.
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no stinkin way!
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Default Yup. Works well in the several turbo timers I've installed that way.
Note the gauge of wiring is like 18 or something like that so very thin.
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Default ignition as in, supply 12v to that wire and the engine will keep running when you turn the car off
and remove the key?
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Yes. Same effect as if you tapped the ignition wire in the steering column.
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Freaky, thanks.
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I was surprised when I tried it out on a whim once.
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Default Hmm, is there 12v available on another connector there? could be handy in the winter.
make a little plug for it with the right pins jumped.

TIme to go look at wiring diagrams..
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Yes there is also a constant 12v power source. Red/black wire, IIRC.
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