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What wires to use for lights, etc? |
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December 17th, 2007, 04:38 PM
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First Name: Jon
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What wires to use for lights, etc?
I looked at my fuse block and there are 4 "spare" fuses. Anyone know where the wires terminate? Color codes?
Also, there is a spare wire that comes out of the loom that goes to the cigarette lighter. The wire looks like it has a butt connector and is switched hot. Is this going to one of the "spare" fuses?
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December 17th, 2007, 06:07 PM
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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Originally Posted by Crowdog
I looked at my fuse block and there are 4 "spare" fuses. Anyone know where the wires terminate? Color codes?
Also, there is a spare wire that comes out of the loom that goes to the cigarette lighter. The wire looks like it has a butt connector and is switched hot. Is this going to one of the "spare" fuses?
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Not to be stupid but where is the fuse block? I checked the index in the owners manual and it's not listed.
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December 17th, 2007, 06:37 PM
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First Name: Jon
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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Originally Posted by eli
Not to be stupid but where is the fuse block? I checked the index in the owners manual and it's not listed.
Eli
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On the firewall under the steering wheel. |
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December 17th, 2007, 06:49 PM
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
I think you can also T onto the wire for the winch. It is a red wire with a black rubber connector.
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December 17th, 2007, 08:14 PM
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First Name: Al
My RZR: 08 Red
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
If you're going to install anything that draws a decent amount of current you will want to give it its own circuit.
Nothing worse than popping a fuse and shutting down another needed component.
I feel much better running allmy accessories on their own system.
Last edited by RZRider : December 17th, 2007 at 08:30 PM.
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December 17th, 2007, 08:15 PM
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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Originally Posted by eli
Not to be stupid but where is the fuse block? I checked the index in the owners manual and it's not listed.
Eli
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Thanks for asking. I've looked under the seats by the battery for a long time and gave up. |
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc? |
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December 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM
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First Name: Jon
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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Originally Posted by RZRider
If you're going to install anything that draws a decent amount of current you will want to give it its own circuit.
Nothing worse than popping a fuse and shutting down another needed component.
I feel much better running allmy accessories on their own system.
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That looks good. What did you use for switched hot? I'd like to make sure some things can only run when the key is on. |
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December 17th, 2007, 09:43 PM
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First Name: Al
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
I took my switched power from the ignition switch, the current draw to throw the relays is low so it works out nice.
I installed a seperate fused switch box at the dash, I haven't labeled it yet but it works well.
Here's a photo of the color coded wires from the switches.
Last edited by RZRider : December 17th, 2007 at 09:54 PM.
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December 17th, 2007, 10:22 PM
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First Name: RUSTY GERBER
My RZR: 2008 GENERATION 1
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
RZRider how do you know this stuff?
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December 17th, 2007, 10:39 PM
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First Name: Jon
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
What is the best way to route wires from the dash to the battery area?
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December 17th, 2007, 10:51 PM
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
I used a wire puller (had the wire wrapped in the insulation you see in the photo) and then just pulled it though. I routed my wire harness along the frame on the left side and then ran it next to the existing wiring harnesses.
It looks factory and if I want to remove my wiring, it's easy as I didn't tie into the existing harness.
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December 17th, 2007, 11:04 PM
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First Name: Al
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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RZRider how do you know this stuff?
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Before I retired this year, my speciality was electrical diagnosis and CAN data repair in todays MBZ. I'm also a Polaris Certified Technician and owned a Polaris/Sugar Sand dealership for years. I do some other things now but mostly hang with the Polaris boys at the Green Hulk. |
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December 18th, 2007, 07:24 AM
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First Name: Jon
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
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Originally Posted by RZRider
I took my switched power from the ignition switch, the current draw to throw the relays is low so it works out nice.
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Do you happen to remember what color the wire is? |
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc? |
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December 18th, 2007, 07:43 AM
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First Name: Mark
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
There's an orange accessory wire tied up by the lighter socket. It has a female bullet connector already on it. This is where Polaris connects the winch contactor (relay) and it would be OK for an IPOD, GPS, etc but don't pass lots of current through it or the ignition switch will likely fail early.
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December 18th, 2007, 06:59 PM
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First Name: Mark
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Re: What wires to use for lights, etc?
This might help figure out the wiring under the dash:
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