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Subaru Diff Controller Question
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:47 pm
by JC Bourgeois
Hello, I am currently wiring up my GEMS diff controller in my Impreza and do not know how much current the controller itself draws from the switched ignition source. Can I tap into the power supply immediately after the ignition switch or should I use a direct feed from the battery with a relay? Note that I plan to take power directly from the battery for the diff coil (not to confuse this with the controller power supply). Thanks, JC
Re: Subaru Diff Controller Question
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:43 am
by RickS
Hi,
Yes you can just take the power straight from the ignition. I would fuse it with 3 amps or 5 amps just to cover your back. The controller itself won't draw more then 1 amp.
Thanks
Ed
Re: Subaru Diff Controller Question
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:33 am
by JC Bourgeois
Ah, dang.
Yesterday, I wired it directly to the battery with a 20A fuse. Used a relay from the ignition to power it. I wasn't sure if the ignition electrical system could handle it or not. If I have trouble, I'll re-wire the way you suggest. Thanks, JC
Re: Subaru Diff Controller Question
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:05 pm
by RickS
Hi,
I don't think you are likely to have any problems.
Good luck
Ed
Re: Subaru Diff Controller Question
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:09 am
by JC Bourgeois
Excellent. I threw a 5A fuse in as opposed the 20A just to be on the safe side. If the relay gives me grief, it's a very simple matter to bypass it anyway. Thanks for the help. JC