Where to tap into "switched" electrical line for 2014 RT Limited.

[Rawhide kid]

"Cold" here in AZ, so doing some farkles and other work. Did first oil and filter change - took awhile but gotrdone. Then put in new louder Horn, no problem. Added Highway pegs, no problem. Swapped out Bajaron Sway bar. Some issues but Ron was very helpful via email.

I had added a heated (used) Corbin seat. Not that I need heat much here in AZ, but occasionally on cold 50 degree mornings it would be nice. I found the accessories site in fuze box on right side. Plugged it into that and it works, but it is "hot always". Given that the switches are on the side of the seat, I worry about accidentally leaving them on and draining the battery.

So.....how or where can I tap into a switched wire for the seat? I'm not electrically inclined (as perhaps you can tell), so worried more than a little about doing something wrong. Searched here in DIY section, not finding much. I also want to hook up a USB and wouldn't mind it being switched hot as well.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Papahoosh]

I am also interested to know. I need to install a Fuze Block.

 

[wd8ajj]

Cheep easy way is to put a switch on the power line.
Theirs plenty of USB options. I installed mine were the gauges are. There is 12v in the harness that is available. Easy to hook up. Look to the venders listed on the cover page. Many options

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

"Cold" here in AZ, so doing some farkles and other work. Did first oil and filter change - took awhile but gotrdone. Then put in new louder Horn, no problem. Added Highway pegs, no problem. Swapped out Bajaron Sway bar. Some issues but Ron was very helpful via email.

I had added a heated (used) Corbin seat. Not that I need heat much here in AZ, but occasionally on cold 50 degree mornings it would be nice. I found the accessories site in fuze box on right side. Plugged it into that and it works, but it is "hot always". Given that the switches are on the side of the seat, I worry about accidentally leaving them on and draining the battery.

So.....how or where can I tap into a switched wire for the seat? I'm not electrically inclined (as perhaps you can tell), so worried more than a little about doing something wrong. Searched here in DIY section, not finding much. I also want to hook up a USB and wouldn't mind it being switched hot as well.

Thanks for any help.

For a load like the heated seat plan on powering it through a relay with a connection to the battery for power source. Then connect the relay actuating line to a switched source. There really are no extra high current switched lines that I would consider safe to connect a heated seat to. There are fuse boxes available for accessory connections that offer both switched and unswitched outputs. I rigged up my own so I don't know of a brand right off hand. There are a few switched wires in the frunk area, including the fog light wires and the trunk LED light.

You would serve yourself well by buying and downloading a manual for about $30. The wiring diagram in it by itself is worth the price. One good source is canammanuals.com.

 

[Bob Denman]

on cold 50 degree mornings [/B]it would be nice. .

:roflblack: Sorry... 50 degrees is right in the middle of some pretty nice riding temperatures... :thumbup:

 

[Rawhide kid]

May have found a solution.

Thanks all. Idaho, i think I get what you are saying. I think I found an option here:

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html#kitoptions

They offer a fuse box with both hot and switched tabs, and a relay to connect to switched wire to allow power to the switched tabs. I like it. Wonder if anyone has tried something like this. I always hate to be "the first".

Key issues I see is finding a place to mount the fuse box, which I think others have solved for me; i just need to find the discussion. And second, where to connect the relay to. I have a tester but, again, I'm not very electrically inclined. Hmmm....

 

[Spyder 10]

Switched

You have a RT limited which means you have heated grips for the passenger. Why not connect to that, then you have a switch to turn it off and on.

 

[rickmoen]

Switched Power

FWIW - I put my FuzeBlock in the rear trunk (for easy access) and put a PosiTap on the license plate light wire (switched) for the trigger wire to the relay. Had to remove the trim around the trunk - only 8 Torx screws. This on a 2011 RT-S, but I'd guess (with no guarantee) that newer ones would be similar. I did tap into the heated grip wire, but the engine had to be running to trip the relay in the FuzeBlock.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

FWIW - I put my FuzeBlock in the rear trunk (for easy access) and put a PosiTap on the license plate light wire (switched) for the trigger wire to the relay. Had to remove the trim around the trunk - only 8 Torx screws. This on a 2011 RT-S, but I'd guess (with no guarantee) that newer ones would be similar. I did tap into the heated grip wire, but the engine had to be running to trip the relay in the FuzeBlock.

That's right. The heaters are one of the loads on load shedding relay.

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[Rawhide kid]

You have a RT limited which means you have heated grips for the passenger. Why not connect to that, then you have a switch to turn it off and on.

Not a bad idea, except I wonder if that wire and fuse can handle the add'l electrcal draw of the heated seats. Hmmm...but not a bad idea for a switch to use for the seats. Hook a relay to the handle switch wire, and run power line direct to battery with in-line fuse?

I'm no electrical expert as you can probably tell. Sigh. Makes my head ache.

 

[Rawhide kid]

FWIW - I put my FuzeBlock in the rear trunk (for easy access) and put a PosiTap on the license plate light wire (switched) for the trigger wire to the relay. Had to remove the trim around the trunk - only 8 Torx screws. This on a 2011 RT-S, but I'd guess (with no guarantee) that newer ones would be similar. I did tap into the heated grip wire, but the engine had to be running to trip the relay in the FuzeBlock.

Hmmm. I like this idea. So use a relay connected to the license plate to signal the fuse box to be "live" only when engine switched on. Then connect whatever you want to the fuse box and it's automatically switched. Same kinda set up that Easternbeaver website is selling.

Is this right? Again, I'm no expert. But I think. I get it. Thanks!

 

[rickmoen]

FuzeBlock

Yes, Rawhide Kid - turning the key to On energizes the relay which turns on the FuzeBlock. The FuzeBlock allows 5 or maybe 6 (can't remember) connections and each connection can be either switched or always on depending on how the fuse is inserted. I have my GPS and Autocom using switched power from the FuzeBlock.