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Subject:Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
From:Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:32:29 -0800

On 11/16/21, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> - will potential added Amps via load(s) on cig lighter socket be too
> much for the X circuit ?

i.e. with all X circuit loads on, will the added load(s) connected to
the cig lighter socket make total potential Amp draw too high for the
X circuit ?

Neil.

On 11/16/21, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Dan.
>
> The model year, type, of Vanagon may be a factor. If connected the cig
> socket to an aux battery isn't an option.....
>
> Connect it to the X circuit controlled by the load reduction relay?
> That said, a few thoughts:
>
> - will potential added Amps via load(s) on cig lighter socket be too
> much for the X circuit ?
> - will added current through the ignition switch cause it to wear out sooner
> ?
> - when key is turned to operate the starter motor, the X circuit is
> disabled.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 11/16/21, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>> hi everybody,
>>
>> I need help on how to wire the cigarette lighter differently so it will
>> work only with the ignition ON. The OEM wiring put the cigarette lighter
>> ON
>> with the ignition OFF.
>>
>> thank you,
>>
>> dan
>>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
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>

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Neil n

VE7TBN

1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt

1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8

VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>

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