2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

Where to pick 12VDC for Added fog lights

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Old May 25, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Where to pick 12VDC for Added fog lights

I have a 2014 GT and I added lower fog lights. What fuse number in the 'under hood fuse box' can I pick up 12VDC that switches on/off with the ignition key? I looked at the manual and I don't see anything switchable in that box but htere has to be one there.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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For my intercooler pump, I used the 5A PCM fuse, F45. Otherwise you could use the actual ignition switch fuse under the passenger glove box.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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I don't know the answer to your question but will be interested to see how you hook everything up. I have been wanting to do this to my 14 GT but don't know how to wire it up so that it doesn't overload any other wiring.


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Old May 26, 2014 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 70monte
I don't know the answer to your question but will be interested to see how you hook everything up. I have been wanting to do this to my 14 GT but don't know how to wire it up so that it doesn't overload any other wiring.


Wayne
Wayne, I am going to use this Add-A-Circuit when I find the proper fuse # to use. I will try fuse 45 tomorrow.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...yword=fhm200bp
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Old May 26, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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DO NOT run fog lights off the 5A PCM fuse without a relay. The factory fog lights are on a 15A circuit with a relay so 5A is nowhere near enough.
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Old May 26, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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I was going to recommend this very thing. Use a relay. Don't use the factory wiring for add ons except to get an 'ON' signal to the relay, then off to the add ons.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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you NEED to use a relay, do it right. fused power directly to battery, use PCM fuse as +12v trigger. relay diagrams are easily found on google if you need to figure out how to hook it up.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Just chiming in to say USE A RELAY. You will not have any issues with the use of a relay. If you try and run power from a circuit directly to what you're powering, you greatly increase the odds of having issues. Wiring is designed for a certain amount of load. If this load is increased it could potentially shorten the life of your wiring, melt the insulation, melt the connectors, and even cause a fire.
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