Where to Pick Up Key-Switched Power

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Hi Folks,

I have an '07 120 D4D GXL. I want to activate a solenoid with key-switched power, so that the solenoid is "on" only when the key is on. The solenoid is in the engine bay, near the fusebox so I thought the obvious source would be one of the fuses (via a double adapter such as http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SF5125)

The only key-switched fuse I could find (and I tested all fuses and empty fuse and relay sockets) was a secondary fuse for the heater/aircon blower, and that is only live when the fan is on. That works, but I don't want to have to rely on the heater fan being on all the time. (It is, but sometimes you need to turn it off, eg following a vehicle in dust)

I'm not keen on splicing into an existing harness, but will do if necessary.

Any ideas on another source?

EDIT: The electrical load is just the solenoid coil, about half an amp. The heavy current source is not part of the question.

Cheers

Frank

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Did you want Accessories or Ignition on?

[4xx4 Driver Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 4xx4 Driver]

Thanks for the quick reply Andrew.

Ignition, not accessories.

Cheers

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There is an ignition source in the fuse box behind the starter battery. Refer to the picture of the fuse box from this post.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ereign-bullbar

[4xx4 Driver Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 4xx4 Driver]

Thanks Andrew! I missed that one, hidden in the shadows under some cabling of my own. Just tested it and it's all good.

Cheers

Frank