tuolumne
Gold Member
I need a 12V source with a switch for a solenoid valve on a trailer. Are there spare spots in the stock fuse box on this machine? I do not have a cab. Any links to past threads for electrical modifications would be helpful.
3520 - add 12V source
- Thread starter tuolumne
- Start date
- Views: 3567
RoyJackson
Rest in Peace
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2001
- Messages
- 23,144
- Location
- Bethel, Vermont
- Tractor
- John Deere 4052R Cab,, Deere 855D UTV, Z920A Zero Turn Mower and assorted implements
I added a 12v outlet a couple years ago...not a difficult job:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/217876-adding-12volt-outlet.html
As far as spare locations on your fuse box...look at your operator's manual. Might be something there.
As far as what I did...the 12v outlet was mounted on the key switch panel and I did run the wiring directly from the battery with an inline fuse. Depending on the switch you use, you may need a relay.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/217876-adding-12volt-outlet.html
As far as spare locations on your fuse box...look at your operator's manual. Might be something there.
As far as what I did...the 12v outlet was mounted on the key switch panel and I did run the wiring directly from the battery with an inline fuse. Depending on the switch you use, you may need a relay.
OP
tuolumne
Gold Member
I found two blank spots in the fuse box, one with constant power and one with power only when the tractor is on. The latter is perfect. How do I connect a wire into the back of the fuse box? Any particular connector needed? I can pick up a ground at the back of the tractor, so only one wire is needed.
RoyJackson
Rest in Peace
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2001
- Messages
- 23,144
- Location
- Bethel, Vermont
- Tractor
- John Deere 4052R Cab,, Deere 855D UTV, Z920A Zero Turn Mower and assorted implements
I suggest you use the same attaching method as the other fuses. You'll probably have to pull the fuse box to do this.
I've never had my fuse box pulled, so I don't know what type connector is used. Might be a forked connector screwed tight to the fuse box...but that's a guess.
As far as running the hot wire...do protect it somehow. If you can bundle it with the wiring harness, great...if not, get some of that corrugated flexible plastic tubing. IIRC, it's $0.59 at NAPA. Use plenty of wire ties to secure it to the tractor.
poosniffer
Bronze Member
As Roy suggested earlier,I would consider using a relay.