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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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Tachometer Quick Question

So I'm in the process of installing a Sunpro Super 2 Tach and I'm at a little bit of a road block. I know where to wire the ground (black wire) and the rpm wire (green wire), but I'm lost on where to hook up the power wire (Red Wire). I've included a picture of my fuse box, I was wondering, is there a way to attach my power wire to the fuse box. Where should I wire the power wire to? Thanks for any input!

Old Jun 13, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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To attach any electrical line you will need a fuse tap. The obvious fused circuit to tap into, it seems to me, would be the one on the bottom right, reading "GAUGES."

You want a source that is only powered when the engine is running.
Old Jun 13, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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Put a 1/4 female spade terminal on the wire and plug it on the ignition terminal. It already is a keyed,fused circuit.
Old Jun 13, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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Yep, the IGN terminal is an easy spot.
Old Jun 13, 2016 | 02:49 PM
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correct

Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Put a 1/4 female spade terminal on the wire and plug it on the ignition terminal. It already is a keyed,fused circuit.
Winner ... winner... this is the winner. That is how to do it.
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