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wiring: I need a key-on power source inside (manual fan switch)

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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wiring: I need a key-on power source inside (manual fan switch)

I followed the schematics on shoebox's website, I have it all set and wired up, but I can't find a key-on only 12V source to tap into

I will have the switch somewhere in the area of the center console...

obviously the lighter is always on , I tried the radio and from what I know pink and orange wires are usually possibilities but pink only has juice when radio is ON , and orange is always on (for memory I suppose).

what else to try?

thank you in advance, I'm sure this is an easy question for someone who has done this I'm about to tap off a always-on source and put another switch in-line to cut it off
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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What car is this on?

You can always run wire to the fuse panel. There are normally unused extra lugs for switched power.
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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oh sorry, 95 Formula.
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Why do you need a key on only source?

If you tap into the radio harness, yellow wire is always hot and the red wire is usually a key on hot source. All you need is a volt meter.

Also, if you have an after market radio, you can use the blue wire from the radio harness for a key on source. The blue wire is for a power antenna. I think Camaro's didn't have power antenna's but some Firebirds did?

I think the orange wire is only illumination, i.e. when you have the headlights on and adjust interior lighting (dim light wheel/control).

If you have an M6, the reverse lock out I think is only on when the key is on, not sure of the voltage though.
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