Which wire to tap for switched power?

ricochet said:

What about the accessory socket for the DIN plug. Is that switched?.

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barbagris said:

No it's ALWAYS LIVE - it's why so many of use use the connector for trickle charging.

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/housings.php - nº 192167 plus pins 192156.

A .110" blade might go in - I've not tried. I must have some somewhere - I'll give it a go once we have light.

Good god man! - if you have time - get the parts and do it properly. I have in the past done my fair share of bodging - they come back to bite you at night in the rain 100 miles from anywhere. I HATE TAPPING INTO WIRES.

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barbagris said:

A .110" blade might go in - I've not tried. I must have some somewhere - I'll give it a go once we have light.

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grizzdan said:

I chose the plug under the left cover because it didn't go to anything else. Just cut off the plug splice to the positive wire solder the connection and cover with shrink tubing. Make sure to slide the tubing up the wire prior to making the connection.

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grizzdan said:

I chose the plug under the left cover because it didn't go to anything else. Just cut off the plug splice to the positive wire solder the connection and cover with shrink tubing. Make sure to slide the tubing up the wire prior to making the connection.

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ricochet said:

I did a little investigating today under the right side cover. I took these pictures in case others want to see. This wire that Barbagris labelled ? Was just hanging there looking pretty. Looks like a perfect candidate for switched power.

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barbagris said:

PINK/BROWN is switched live - same power feed as the coils.
Red/Yellow one goes into the ECU - leave well alone.

Refer to wiring diagram. Nº24 - Purge Valve.

This connector is most likely unused everywhere EXCEPT California.

If you're going to use it - try and find a "JUNIOR POWER TIMER" or "JUNIOR TIMER" plug.

It locks in place. This is a very common connector for all sorts of sensors especially (for some reason) Volkswagen. That or you could simply shove a very common .110" blade in (I tried - it works) or ( gulp ) tap in, cut wires or otherwise modify the base loom. I have a spare JPT connector - I may give this a try too now. It's a **** sight easier to disconnect.

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ricochet said:

Hey Barbagris. This sounds very promising! I think I may actually be able to find those Junior Timer plugs... We have a car parts company down the street that has sold me relays and stuff before so I think they will be able to find those parts. Now that I know which wire to tap into I am feeling better about getting my FZ1 installed. And always I appreciate getting knowledge from the masters, I will try the connectors before attemping splicing, which I personally am not a fan of either... Thanks again to you and Grizzdan for the advice

Edit: Tried calling automotive parts providers including NAPA and they can not source the Junior Power Timer plugs. Will try calling VW/Volvo/Mercedes dealerships next.

Edit 2: Barbagris I had a little more luck with the VW dealership, they are trying to tell me the closest thing they can find is part# 357972762 ... Does that look correct to you if you search online?

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ricochet said:

Hey Barbagris. This sounds very promising! I think I may actually be able to find those Junior Timer plugs... We have a car parts company down the street that has sold me relays and stuff before so I think they will be able to find those parts. Now that I know which wire to tap into I am feeling better about getting my FZ1 installed. And always I appreciate getting knowledge from the masters, I will try the connectors before attemping splicing, which I personally am not a fan of either... Thanks again to you and Grizzdan for the advice

Edit: Tried calling automotive parts providers including NAPA and they can not source the Junior Power Timer plugs. Will try calling VW/Volvo/Mercedes dealerships next.

Edit 2: Barbagris I had a little more luck with the VW dealership, they are trying to tell me the closest thing they can find is part# 357972762 ... Does that look correct to you if you search online?

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