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1qkmch
10-16-2009, 09:06 PM
I need a 12v power source in the trunk for my nitrous bottle heater. Preferably a power source that has power when the key is not in the ignition as well. Any ideas?
3150Mach1
10-16-2009, 09:16 PM
Run a new line from the battery with a fuse to the truck.
1qkmch
10-16-2009, 09:19 PM
I was trying to avoid doing that. I guess that's the only option though.
falcongtho3
10-16-2009, 09:22 PM
Trunk light.

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1qkmch
10-16-2009, 10:14 PM
I tried the cigarette lighter as a source and it wouldn't power the heater, so doubtful the trunk light would either. Guess I'll have to run a new wire.
3150Mach1
10-17-2009, 07:49 AM
I tried the cigarette lighter as a source and it wouldn't power the heater, so doubtful the trunk light would either. Guess I'll have to run a new wire.

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DTMach1
10-17-2009, 12:28 PM
Cig Lighter, trunk light....you guys know that Power = volts x amps right? I doubt those two sources have the amperage necessary to run a bottle heater...

As others have said, run it from your battery...when in doubt you can read amps (remember to do it in series) if you have an Amp-meter or a multimeter capable of reading over 50A. As a point of reference, my multimeter is only rated to 10A...I usually borrow one to read amps on vehicles.
st0ck Mach 1
10-17-2009, 02:09 PM
what about the fuel harness
st0ck Mach 1
10-17-2009, 04:46 PM
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smack: :smack: :smack: :smack: :smack:

so the bottle heater would draw to many amps from the fuel pump.
4-v mach
10-17-2009, 04:48 PM
what about the fuel harness

that would defeat the purpose of mustangs needing to do the fuel pump wiring upgrade
st0ck Mach 1
10-17-2009, 05:54 PM
nah no offense taken, will ask all the stupid questions i can! i am not using nos and definitely not familiar with how its being used these days. so the bottle heater is on anytime the system is on?