Turning a device on when key is on?
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Turning a device on when key is on?
I would like to run a pump when my key is on, I have a 2002 e320 Wagon (with a battery in the passenger rear seat) and would like for it to turn on when I turn the key to the ON position. Does anyone know where the best place to tap into would be? The pump is located under the hood towards the front passenger headlight?
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1985 300SD, 1990 300SE, 2002 E320 Wagon RWD.
So why do you want to run the pump when you turn the key to on? If it's the pump I think you are referring to, it run via a button on the climate control. It continues to circulate hot water to your heater after you shut down the car. I don't think it's intended to be running all the time, but I could wrong.
I would like to run a pump when my key is on, I have a 2002 e320 Wagon (with a battery in the passenger rear seat) and would like for it to turn on when I turn the key to the ON position. Does anyone know where the best place to tap into would be? The pump is located under the hood towards the front passenger headlight?
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So why do you want to run the pump when you turn the key to on? If it's the pump I think you are referring to, it run via a button on the climate control. It continues to circulate hot water to your heater after you shut down the car. I don't think it's intended to be running all the time, but I could wrong.
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1997 E300D
Your cigar lighter comes on with the key and should have plenty of power unused. You should install a fuse to protect your wires as the fuse to the cigar lighter is likely way to large to protect the wires you will install.
