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Subject:Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
From:Neil
Date:Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:25:38 -0800

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

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