Is there a diagram anywhere to show which fuse block power feeds are affected by the ignition switch? I don't see one in my Haynes manual, although there are some decent circuit diagrams. I'm planning to add a few powered accessories (fog lights, auto-dim mirror, etc.) and I'd like to know which power feeds from the fuse block I can use safely. Thanks!

 

What I usually do is run a relay and get the power directly from the battery. OEM fuse box is a pain to work with. All of my interior ignition switched stuff run off one power wire and I get the ignition signal for the relay directly from the ignition switch under the steering column.

 

Thanks for the idea.

I just changed my battery and noticed this great connector attached to the positive feed. Looks ideal for plugging in any powered accessories.

I like your idea of using a relay powered from the ignition switch. The OEM fuse box has very little space around it, so I can see what a pain it would be to try using it directly. Unless there is a quick way to unbolt it from the chassis and access the feeds there. They are grouped by "BATTERY", "ACC", and "IGNITION", which would make it simpler (no relay if using one from the "acc" or "ignition" group).

 

I was wondering if you had a write up for where to find the ignition switch power. or if you know what color the wire is.
Thankx

 

No write up..you just need a test light or better yet at multi-meter. Then just probe around under the steering column for the ignition switch +12V wire.