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Power source within engine bay
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:39 pm
by CARRisma
I'll be fitting a new pair of horns shortly which are supplied with a relay which needs a power source. Other than connecting a wire to the battery, can someone recommend to me an alternative power supply within the engine bay, preferably near the front? I know the fuse box is an option but it might be a faff getting access to the underside so are there any simpler alternatives that people have used?
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:28 pm
by NafemanNathan
From where the positive connects at the starter?
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:32 pm
by firstlude
i replaced my horns at the weekend and just connected them to the original wiring , mine was just the standard snail shell type high and low tone ones
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:39 pm
by NafemanNathan
Actually yeah, do you definitely have to use the relay? My Hello horns came with a relay, but I didn't have to use it. There was just multiple fitting options. Our Prelude's horns existing power supply should be enough.
See halfway down my post here...
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/post270550.html#p270550
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:50 pm
by Dennis van dijk
Same here
Put other ones in my type s and didnt use any relais
Most of the tines relais are being used for things that use more power for longer time
Horns you use just a couple of seconds
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:39 pm
by CARRisma
Right, I'll give that a go on Friday if the weather's not too freezing.