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Author Topic: Electric Fan Install help? locating ignition wire? 93nIFtYgT ¯ Member # 7804 posted                              I am getting ready to install electric fans on my 93 gt and I had a question regarding how to tap into the ignition system (key wire) when installing electric fans. I installed a temporary fan but I didn't tap into an ignition wire so the fans drain my battery when the car is off because they continue running. I was wondering if anyone could help me locate some type of ignition or key wire that is easy to tap into so that the fans turn off when the car is turned off? Any info would help. Thanks guys! Posts: 33 | From: East Bay | Registered: Jul 2007  |  : PurpleNotch CAFords OG Member # 2902 posted                              you could put a switch on it to turn it off. If you want to use an ign. wire you can use one under the dash the ign. wire is red/green stripe in the ign. wire harness coming from the key. -------------------- **The creator of the infamous purplenotch** http://www.mustang50magazine.com/featuredvehicles/m5lp_0508_1988_ford_mustang_lx/index.html Posts: 3177 | From: Bay area | Registered: Jun 2003  |  : 30Tunes ¯ Member # 8105 posted                                 i got mine on a ground, and one going to my fuse box i believe its in the one that makes the ding noise for when the doors are open or seat belt isnt latched. -------------------- SUCCESS ONLY COMES BEFORE WORK IN THE DICTIONARY 1991 Calypso Green Notch 1993 Cobra Clone - SOLD Posts: 829 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2007  |  : 93nIFtYgT ¯ Member # 7804 posted                              Fa sho. Imma look into those options. I wonder which one is eaiser? maybe the fuse box. Thanks for the info though. If any one has any other suggestions feel free to post. Posts: 33 | From: East Bay | Registered: Jul 2007  |  : PurpleNotch CAFords OG Member # 2902 posted                              the one i suggested is the best option and also make sure you put an inline fuse 10 amp. The fan draws a good amount of current so you dont want to run thin wire make sure you use at least 14g for the wire run but if i was doing it i would run 12g. good luck -------------------- **The creator of the infamous purplenotch** http://www.mustang50magazine.com/featuredvehicles/m5lp_0508_1988_ford_mustang_lx/index.html Posts: 3177 | From: Bay area | Registered: Jun 2003  |  : 93nIFtYgT ¯ Member # 7804 posted                              Aiight.. Good lookin out bro.. if I have any other questions ill pm you or something. Posts: 33 | From: East Bay | Registered: Jul 2007  |  : PurpleNotch CAFords OG Member # 2902 posted                              cool bro hope it works out! -------------------- **The creator of the infamous purplenotch** http://www.mustang50magazine.com/featuredvehicles/m5lp_0508_1988_ford_mustang_lx/index.html Posts: 3177 | From: Bay area | Registered: Jun 2003  |  :

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