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Originally Posted by deliriousga
Aaahhhhh. So nice to see someone else who uses pretty (and strong) connections. 
Thanks for the info. I'm most likely going to use one of the additional fuse slots to keep from messing with other systems. I need to check the amps on the open slots that work only when the engine is on. If none of the empty slots can handle the amps, what is the best line to splice into? |
John,
What slots are you talking about? The 2000 MY indicates unused fuses in location
D4,
E9, and
E10 in the Fuse Panel. There will be a few more depending upon your Option pkg.
Unfortunately, each of these is indicated by the Wiring Schematic to be supplied directly by Battery Power, independent of the Ignition Switch (You will want to confirm this with a Multi-meter as innacuracies in Wiring Diagrams are often common). This means that you'll need to tap into another fused circuit (using something like the Blade Taps I described) which is supplied with power only when the Ignition Switch is in the
Park,
Run, or
Start positions. Again, according to the Schematics, there are very few of these.
One possibility would be Fuse #
A8, reserved for License Plate Lights (Canadian Models only) and so s/b unused. Another is Fuse #
C5 (unused in 2000) and
C6 which is your Wipers/Washers (which don't run often) and are Ignition Switch dependent in the
Run or
Start positions - it is already rated at 25Amps.
For
Ground, to avoid splicing into the existing Harness, I would take my Ground Wire and crimp a 'O' Ring style connector on it and attach it at Ground Point
GP4 which is Under the Dash, close to the Center Console on the Driver's side - this is also the Ground Point for the existing Cigarette Lighter. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99