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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 02:51 PM |
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What's running when the ignition is on?
I have my audio install set up so that it all comes on when i turn the key.
I tend to spend a fair bit of time without the engine running, but with the ignition "on" to power the system.
I remember years ago someone saying that this wasn't good over long periods as the coil is running and will get hot (or something!?)
If this is an issue, can i just remove one of the wires from the coil when i'm parked up and listening to the system?
Other than the fuel gauge and lights on the dash, is there anything else being powered up?
Thanks for your help 
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 03:48 PM |
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I think it is more a problem with electronic ignitions
not sure about points
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 04:26 PM |
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If your engine is stopped with the points open, and your ignition is on, a spark will keep arcing across the points (particularly if they are slightly
open), which will burn them out. Remember they are designed to be open only momentarily. It can also burn out your condensor, and yes damage your
coil, which is also designed for momentary current.
Modern cars have an accessory position to run accessories with the engine off, but not when the ignition is off. You will need to wire up an
'accessory' switch so you can switch on the stereo with the engine AND ignition off. Run your stereo off the hot side of the fusebox (ie independent
of ignition switch) and put an extra switch in line, maybe beside the steering column. On my Beetle I used one of those small square push-in switches
that lights up green when on - get them at Jaycar.
Otherwise, just run the radio hot all the time. You just have to manually turn the stereo off and on, independent of the ignition key.
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djnee
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 05:03 PM |
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Thanks for the advice guys!
So with the points / coil thing....in the meantime, until i can get a chance to rewire stuff, will it make any difference pulling any of the wires off
the coil or not?
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djnee
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 05:05 PM |
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Actually, ignore that....my amps are wired direct from the battery anyway...so i will just swap the positive wire on the headunit to permanant
live....doh!!
thanks again!
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| posted on February 6th, 2010 at 07:07 PM |
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ummm really
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| posted on February 6th, 2010 at 08:36 PM |
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posted by djnee
I have my audio install set up so that it all comes on when i turn the key.
I tend to spend a fair bit of time without the engine running, but with the ignition "on" to power the system.
I remember years ago someone saying that this wasn't good over long periods as the coil is running and will get hot (or something!?)
If this is an issue, can i just remove one of the wires from the coil when i'm parked up and listening to the system?
Other than the fuel gauge and lights on the dash, is there anything else being powered up?
Thanks for your help
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I always hook up My stereo radio tape or CD players direct to the fusebox, so I can have the Radio or music playing when ever i like...
Many people these days think its quite odd to hear music coming from My beetle when its parked... lol
engine not on.. no one in the car etc... lol
cheers
LEE
tachometer- points-condensor- electric choke- conneceted to coil... plus the live ignition on wire.. Lee
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| posted on February 6th, 2010 at 08:55 PM |
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the main thing you have to watch with modern headunits now is they stay in standby mode when they have ACC power.
there can be nothing powered up on the face but internally they're still using power
if you have a meter its worth checking the draw
the JVC deck in my bug is like that, even though it only has a little LED lit up in the source button it still draws enough to flatten the battery
enough over a fortnight or so
luckily being a late model ive used the key in/door ajar chime to power mine so it only works with the key in but as phil said its easy to wire up an
on off switch for the headunit power in an early bug
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| posted on February 6th, 2010 at 09:11 PM |
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rnI always hook up My stereo radio tape or CD players direct to the fusebox, so I can have the Radio or music playing when ever i like... rnMany
people these days think its quite odd to hear music coming from My beetle when its parked... lolrnengine not on.. no one in the car etc...
lolrnrncheersrnrnLEE rnrntachometer- points-condensor- electric choke- conneceted to coil... plus the live ignition on wire.. Lee
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I have done the same thing and get the same surprised comments - I tell them I left it on so the car doesn't get lonely. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff
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