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Interesting, I will keep it in mind IF Fuse F1.41 doesn't work out.
What is the fuse value on the Radio Fuse ?
Wondering your thoughts on how many relays I can run off it ?
The F1.41 Fuse is a 20 amp fuse and from my reading the draw on it is low... must be more to it than I'm seeing !
Thanks for the input !
Depends on the relay. There are several wires that carry ignition on voltage, I just know exactly where that one is, it doesn't require tapping at the fuse box, and there is plenty of room beside and behind the radio for as many relays as you want. Easy access too, I'm in there so often I don't even put the 7mm head screws in any more, the clips support it well enough and it does not rattle.
Just because there is a 20 amp fuse doesn't mean they expect you to pull 19 amps continuously. It is so if anything shorts out the fuse will pop before the wires melt.
The standard plastic can 30A contacts relay available for pennies has a coil that pulls 200MA so you could fire off just under 100 of them with a 20A fuse. Math is freedom. And no there isn't room behind the radio for 100 relays. Almost but it would be tight
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