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Under-Hood Fuse Box/Position Source of +12V at "READY"?

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  1. Air_Boss

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    For a DRL project on the 2012 v Five, does anyone have an under-hood fuse box/position (fuse number) source of +12V at "READY" (Ignition On)? A populated position is fine, I would use a low profile fuse tap to add a circuit. Thanks.
     
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    For my (LED) self-made DRLs I took +12V from windshield washer motor circuit, right by the fluid tank. My consumption is 2A, so I believe washer circuit is not going to be overloaded even when I'm using washer. I have in-line fuse between washer and my DRLs.

    -Aleks
     
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    Thanks. So either a wire-tap, or fuse-tap the washer motor fuse.
     
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    How about looking for the fuse for the washer motor in the fuse box?
     
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    Right, fuse-tap the washer motor fuse, if it can be found.
     
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    Any news on this? Has anybody found a +12v at READY fuse at all?
     
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    IG2 fuse #43 from both spare capacity and location for low profile fuse tap perspectives (see under hood fuse box layout, attached). Didn't want to use a wire tap.
     

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    I believe the original fuse is 20A, right? Which kind of fuse should be used for the added circuit on the fuse tap?

    Also, having trouble locating a low profile mini fuse tap locally (Montreal). Any hints as to where I could obtain one?
     
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    Just enough to cover the load; so assuming 2x22W LEDs, 5A should do it. eBay is your friend.
     
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    Sorry, I'm not too good with these calculations. You're mentioning LEDs (which are the headlights in my Prius v Five). Is this related to the IGN fuse I'll be using to tap?

    But I'm going to be installing the Webelectric DRL-2P module, which uses the turn signals as DRLs.

    So I'd lift the 20A fuse out of its socket, insert the fuse tap in its place, put the 20A fuse back in, then populate the remaining slot with a 5A fuse and connect the butt connector to the yellow wire of the module.
     
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    Wattage is Voltage times current in Amperes (W = V x A), so based on the application you describe, if the turn signals are 5W each, that's 10W total load, assuming only the two front (left and right) turn signals are being driven. Assuming a 12V electrical system, the current to drive 10W is less than 1 Ampere (10/12 < 1), so a 5A (even a 2.5A) fuse would more than cover the turn-as-DRL circuit, which fuse should be placed in the fuse tap slot associated with the butt connector (be sure which slot is which -- it isn't always clear). I am not familiar with the Webelectric module but if the yellow lead is to be connected to +12V power with IGNition on (i.e. at READY on the Prius), then yes, connect the mini fuse tap butt connector to the yellow lead.
     
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    Sounds exactly right. That's what I'll do. Thanks.
     
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    Having trouble locating the Add-a-Circuit low profile fuse tap. Might have to use eBay.

    Apart from the IGN fuse, is there another wire that I could splice into, that is 12v at Ready?
     
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    The windshield washer motor power lead was mentioned.
     
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    Sorry for my lack of automobile knowledge. I've located everything except for the 12v source. Where do I find this windshield washer motor? I noticed at least 2 "pumps" at the base of the tank... Is this it?
     
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    Hopefully I find it.
     
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    It would be tank-mounted, yes. Haven't looked, so can't comment on which motor (front and rear?) or wire/trace color is +12V at READY. My preference is not to use wire taps, since when used in the engine compartment their continuity tends to deteriorate with dirt and moisture, which increases resistance and generates heat, which causes further deterioration.
     
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    Finally located it. Purple wire on the washer motor connector has the +12v at READY.
     
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    Here's the Webelectric DRL-2P in action:



    Took just over 3 hours to install. The light switch is in the OFF position.
     
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    Fuse position #43 and the rest appear to be +12V at all times. None are only +12V at READY.
     
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