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Accessory wiring question - XJ650RJ

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by JMark, Oct 30, 2021.

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    JMark Member

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    I hope this is the right location, I was deciding between here and the XJ Modifications forum.

    I bought some grip heaters for my 650 Seca, and I know the common wisdom is to find the headlight or other switched circuit and add a relay to switch a circuit feeding off the battery so you don't accidentally run the battery down.

    Question: Is there a reason I can't split off from the headlight circuit BEFORE the fuse to avoid blowing the headlight fuse instead of using a relay AFTER the fuse?

    I have blade style fuses and could easily jumper the headlight supply side BEFORE the fuse to another fuse spot and add a 10 amp fuse for accessories. Of course I need to be judicious with how much overall load I add but I am pretty sure others have added heated grips.

    Thanks all!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    IMO you should run a fresh wire directly from the horn lead. The horn is only intermittantly used, and on a seperate fuse from the headlight.


    Your plan will work though.
     
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    Super helpful, thanks!
     
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