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Happy :leghump: Day! :tiphat:

And greetings to Mr. Onzedge ;)

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z (Post 3349658)

Good AM everyone :hello:

:tiphat:

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 3349453)

If I were you, I would pull the panel off the box (located on the bottom left side almost on the floor where your left foot is when you sit in your seat) and look at the panel that you removed so you know what fuses you're looking at, if I had to guess, I'm guessing you'll want to tap into a 10A fuse, like the radio. This is important that you tap into the right fuse, you want your device to turn off when the car turns off, and not stay on.. Some components stay hot even when the car is off.. So choose wisely.

I have a volt meter (no idea what i'm doing) and i was going to test different fuses under the dash panel. Saw a youtube video of sorta how to do it to see if they're hot or not when the car is off. Def a 10A fuse. problem is that the fuse box under the drivers side foot well doesn't have a cover or display. Idk what fuse does what other than ampage.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3349412)

Oh ok.. I feel bad I didn't know you didn't know the different sizes out there..
Dang, wish someone local can help you out. It's a simple install..

I'm an amateur. If it isn't brakes, suspension, or slight engine work. i'm clueless. No worries. Hopefully this weekend things will work out better.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3349430)

Yep 2 mini fuses. Max allowed for add a circuit is 10A per slot.

So best you use the fuse slot on the car that is already using a 10A fuse.
Otherwise the fuse could prematurely blow.

Example: if the cigarette lighter socket is using 15A and you tap the add a circuit with a 10A fuse into that slot, the 10A could blow if you hook up an old heavy duty air pump to it.

Dual 10A mini fuses. Got it. I assume a stock low profile mini 10A can be swapped for a standard mini 10A and the add-a-fuse will fit in the fuse holder?

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3349665)

Happy :leghump: Day! :tiphat:

And greetings to Mr. Onzedge ;)

:icon17:

Rep reset hasn't happened yet. I'll be studying like crazy today on amps, fuses, volts, etc. Not many DIY things for hardwireing stuff in a car for amateurs. I may have to create something if i get this project snowballing.

I had less trouble with the clutch helper spring and shifter knob replacement.

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Originally Posted by Leingod (Post 3349677)

Some people just get the electrical stuff. It's not fair lol. I have been trying to search the FSM electrical stuff but get overwhelmed quickly. There's a reason I gave up electrical engineering in college :icon17:

Clutch and shift knob are easy ;)

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3349678)

Clutch rod holding the spring in place needed to be pulled out with vice grips and sanded down to fit back into the original holes. It got ugly hahaha. I'm really curious if i can stick those volt meter rods into an electrical socket without hurting myself or tripping a breaker.

i got viscous gas again. i let one go in the car and it still smelled when i got to work... this is not normal.

thirsty thursday

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Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3349682)

i got viscous gas again. i let one go in the car and it still smelled when i got to work... this is not normal.

thirsty thursday

Rolaids makes pills now with gas-x built in. Just rip shots into the can!

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Originally Posted by Leingod (Post 3349683)

Rolaids makes pills now with gas-x built in. Just rip shots into the can!

i'll have to get some... this is crazy. who ever comes to my cube is going to pay dearly with their nose.

Maintenance guy stopped by my office. I asked him to show me how the volt meter I have works. He messes with the dial and shoves the sticks in an electrical socket. huge sparks, the socket is pitch black now and the red rod melted the pointy tip.

Goodam, everyone! :hello:

Is it 5pm yet..? :ugh: