30-07-2012, 03:42 PM
Right Mo'fos, anyone care to point out any problems with my amazing wiring diagram I plan to follow for my boot popper switch?
I want two switches, one internal (on the dash) and one external. Handily, I have labelled these (poorly) as Sw 1 Ex. and Sw 2 Int.
See diagram...
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Apart from the obvious missing in-line fuse to separate this system from the interior lighting circuit, can anyone think of anything I should add?
I've got two momentary switches and a Solenoid (handily named, Sol. in the above diagram) the Solenoid has two connections, positive and ground. I'm guessing that by applying 12V to the correct terminal will make happy things happen and open my boot.
The dashboard-mounted switch will be on a constant 12V. Now the only thing which really concerns me about this is that if I feck it up I could potentially drain the battery. Maybe.
Do I need say, a diode between the first and second switches? This will mean that when both circuits are closed, and say the interior lights are on, (ie. Mrs C.A.R. presses exterior button whilst I press interior) will terrible things happen? Or would it just blow the fuse I plan to put between the battery and the interior switch?
I have a GCSE in electronics, a load of wire and a soldering iron, and I'm not affraid to use it.
Any advice chums?
I want two switches, one internal (on the dash) and one external. Handily, I have labelled these (poorly) as Sw 1 Ex. and Sw 2 Int.
See diagram...
Apart from the obvious missing in-line fuse to separate this system from the interior lighting circuit, can anyone think of anything I should add?
I've got two momentary switches and a Solenoid (handily named, Sol. in the above diagram) the Solenoid has two connections, positive and ground. I'm guessing that by applying 12V to the correct terminal will make happy things happen and open my boot.
The dashboard-mounted switch will be on a constant 12V. Now the only thing which really concerns me about this is that if I feck it up I could potentially drain the battery. Maybe.
Do I need say, a diode between the first and second switches? This will mean that when both circuits are closed, and say the interior lights are on, (ie. Mrs C.A.R. presses exterior button whilst I press interior) will terrible things happen? Or would it just blow the fuse I plan to put between the battery and the interior switch?
I have a GCSE in electronics, a load of wire and a soldering iron, and I'm not affraid to use it.
Any advice chums?
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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