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Originally Posted by .:JD240:.
I sent an e-mail to ignited asking them how much current the switch can handle hopefully they get back to me.
Well browsing their site I find a different set of instructions then the ones that came with my button, are all generic 5pin relays the same (as in which pins are which?), because the way they say to wire out the pins of the relay is not the same as what i did. The way i wired the relay is according to the instructions from the relay manufacturer,should i try the way on the ignited site?
http://www.ignitedperformance.com/pushbutton.pdf
They have pin 85(supposed to be ground) and pin 30(supposed to be fused power from battery) flip flopped.
They also have pin 86(supposed to go to the switching means) and pin 87( supposed to go to whatever your powering starter in my case) flip flopped.
I did notice that the wire i have giving power to the switch is not 12 gauge it's inferior could this be my problem? |
Alright, right now my recommendation is to get rid of this switch. Their wiring instructions are wrong!
12V relays are pretty standard. 85-86 are control signal and ground. Doesn't matter which is which. 30 is current. 87 is load.
Their instructions are completely wrong!
This is the correct way.
-4 to 12 volt source
-3 to 85 or 86, the other one of 85 or 86 to ground
30 to 12 volt source
87 to starter wire
It looks like 1 and 2 are for the illumination. These 2 pins are not important.
This switch is a piece of junk.
If you still want to use it, I would remove your starter switch and check for continuity between pin 3 and pin 4 with a multimeter when you press the button.
This is the easiest way to hook it up, but this is assuming the switch can handle 30A. They recommend using a 40A relay but said nothing about the switch's rating. If the switch can handle 30A you don't need a separate relay.
Pin 1 - for now don't connect this pin.
Pin 2 - connect this pin to ground to be safe.
Pin 3 - connect this pin to the Black/White and Black/Yellow wires on the ignition switch harness.
Pin 4 - connect this pin to the White wire on the ignition switch harness.
The wires you use on pins 3-4 should be the same gauge as the Black/White, Black/Yellow, and White wires. 12 gauge won't be enough for this setup.
If they come back and say the switch can't handle 30A then we'll have to use a relay.
The idea is to connect the White wire to the Black/White and Black/Yellow wire when you press the button. That's all the ignition switch does.
Call them. Ask how many amps pin 2 and 4 can handle max.