Date:         Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:34:54 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6nNnuKSBovU0yu_FbEUU=3nE=Mji=yqq5UUiDZv_JDwwQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Well, as kind of a guess, the X circuit could likely handle that added load.

Two other thoughts:

- use ignition switch 15 to control a relay carrying B+ from a spare
B+ connection in fuse panel?

- if door buzzer is disabled, use ignition switch Su circuit to do same?

You'd obviously need to fuse a new circuit.

I'm sure there's an elegant way to do this.

Neil.



On 11/16/21, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the reply...
>
> The vans are 1990 Carat, 1990 tintop syncro, 1989 GL tintop.
>
> I have dash cams using the cigarette lighter plug (low draw amp)... there
> are times that I plug it in and forget to unplug it... then it continues to
> run for a long time...
>
> so I want the dash cam OFF when I turn OFF the engine.
>
> thanks
>
> On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 2:32 PM Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On 11/16/21, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > - will potential added Amps via load(s) on cig lighter socket be too
>> > much for the X circuit ?
>>
>> i.e. with all X circuit loads on, will the added load(s) connected to
>> the cig lighter socket make total potential Amp draw too high for the
>> X circuit ?
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> On 11/16/21, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi Dan.
>> >
>> > The model year, type, of Vanagon may be a factor. If connected the cig
>> > socket to an aux battery isn't an option.....
>> >
>> > Connect it to the X circuit controlled by the load reduction relay?
>> > That said, a few thoughts:
>> >
>> > - will potential added Amps via load(s) on cig lighter socket be too
>> > much for the X circuit ?
>> > - will added current through the ignition switch cause it to wear out
>> sooner
>> > ?
>> > - when key is turned to operate the starter motor, the X circuit is
>> > disabled.
>> >
>> > Neil.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On 11/16/21, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> hi everybody,
>> >>
>> >> I need help on how to wire the cigarette lighter differently so it
>> >> will
>> >> work only with the ignition ON. The OEM wiring put the cigarette
>> >> lighter
>> >> ON
>> >> with the ignition OFF.
>> >>
>> >> thank you,
>> >>
>> >> dan
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Neil n
>> >
>> > VE7TBN
>> >
>> > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>> >
>> > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>> >
>> > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> Neil n
>>
>> VE7TBN
>>
>> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>>
>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>>
>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>
>


-- 
Neil n

VE7TBN

1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt

1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8

VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>