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MAGNUM S/T
Dodge Dakota
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10/02/2003
16:11:02
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 Subject: Where's the positive ignition wire?
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I'm looking for the 'positive' ignition switch wire on a 99 dakota club cab. I need it to supply power to each door for aftermarket power windows (also looking for a good ground point)
Although this isn't audio, you guys do mucho wiring, so I figured this would be a better place to post.
Audio content: I'm waiting on my Alpine CDA-7897 to arrive so I can install it!!
Thanks
by the way, please let me know the best way to access the positive ignition switch wire as well...I lost my manual :-(
Note: I have a multi-meter in case that's necessary.
TIA
-Kevin
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Jim Z
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10/02/2003
19:08:19
|  RE: Where's the positive ignition wire?
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"I'm looking for the 'positive' ignition switch wire on a 99 dakota club cab. I need it to supply power to each door for aftermarket power windows"
How much current does this setup need from that wire? If it isn't much (just a turn-on lead) then you could probably use a fuse tap on any fuse that is on an ignition-switched circuit (comes on when the key is on.)
[quote](also looking for a good ground point) [/quote]
Your truck's body is essentially one big ground wire. attach it to pretty much any sheetmetal (scrape the paint off first).
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MAGNUM S/T
Dodge Dakota
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10/02/2003
19:25:42
|  RE: Where's the positive ignition wire?
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Thanks Jim. I found a good ground point on the drivers side below the fuse panel.
The window kit has a 25amp fuse....and without looking I think there is only one fuse in the stock fuse block that has a 25amp.
This kit also shows a seperate wire for the lighted switches. I assume I need to tie this into a positive connection which is only active when the parking lights are active?
On the schematic that came with the kit, there is a solid line for the main power to the window motors (marked with a +). This line connects to all 3 switches.
There is a seperate dotted line marked with a + also...but there is no fuse for this one...and it also connects to all 3 switches. I'm a bit confused where I should run that wire to. I don't think I need another power source....?
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Jim Z
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10/03/2003
08:08:18
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well, without being able to see the instructions/schematic, I don't know how much help I can be. Do you know if the manufacturer post their documents on the web so I can see them?
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