two connections to ACC in fuse box

[Craig 94 TA GT]

I'm thinking about connecting the new electric cutout wire to the ACC power slot in the fuse box to the left side of the dash. The problem is I already have a homemade DRL kit hooked up to this slot. Can I simply use the same ACC for the electric cutout power source - just join the two wires ? Or could this possibly overload something? Thanks in advance.

[Z Ya Later]

Since they are both switched devices, I believe you could hook them up to the same spot without a problem. Neither will function when the other's switch is flipped, and I don't believe they both draw enough power to cause a problem...but don't quote me on that lol

[Jeff_in_Atl]

How much current do the electric cutouts draw?
What is the stock fuse size of the ACC fuse? (wire gage size to that fuse would be better.)

[bigtow]

wear are you mounting the switch for the cut out ? i put mine in the cup holder in the consol and picked up a switched feed from the radio so it is only powered up with the key on. word of warning do not atatch the gray wire that goes to the cutout (the end that looks like a head phone socket) togeather until you are finaly happy with the location as it is very hard to get them apart also watch the conections on the botom of the switch the crimps wernt very good on mine and the wires came apart good luck and enjoy

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Jeff, I have no idea how much current the motor on the cutout will draw
I do have a fuse on my DRL wire, and the cutout has it's own fuse. But I have no idea on the stock size of the ACC fuse and/or wire. I'll have to research that one.

Steve, you raise a good point. I could simply turn off the switch to the DRLs when I adjust the cutout butterfly.

bigtow, I'm not sure where to mount it. I thought about drilling a hole near the cigarette lighter, but decided not to drill any holes. Then I thought under the dash, but I'm not sure how that would end up. I've also thought under the seat, or in the console storage...but I'm still considering other places. Also, I can't quite put it in the ashtray/coin tray because I already have 2 more switches mounted there. Did you drill a hole near the cupholder, or just leave it free there? Do you have any pics?
Thanks for all your guys' feedback.

[Z Ya Later]

You could probably leave the DRLs on when you adjust the butterfly and not worry. If both lines are fused, then it will blow the fuse before damaging anything...hopefully lol.

[bigtow]

hi i did mount it in the cup holder but i had to drill a hole in it and remove some plastic from underneith as you know the switch is quite bulky i am not sure how to post a photo so if you pm me your e mail i will try to get some photos to you also i did consider the ash tray that way you can hide the switch under the flap. also also i recomend you do as they say in the instructions run a bead of sealant around the closing faces of the valve as mine suffers from a small amount of blow by because they tend to suffer from wear in the shaft which causes the butterfly to flutter and rattle i hope this helps

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I'll mount it somewhere else. I really don't want to drill any holes. I'll probably put it somewhere hidden for now, then later build something to mount it on.
I just put a layer of RTV sealant on the edges of the mount plate. Hopefully, when it closes, it will completely seal, and give it some padding if it ever gets loose.