sorry this is probably a stuped question, but i have bought a sensor kit for my car and it needs a 12v power supply can i connect it to my battery direct or should i put it though something else? if something else can you please suggest? thanks.
2006-10-26 04:10:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Look for an open hook up (called a fuseable link usually in OM) located in your fuse box. If not provided you can buy an in line fuse at the AP Store. Some times I just splice into the cig liter wire if I want power all the time.
2006-10-26 04:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by al 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your car is probably 12volt unless it is a Diesel where it might be 24volts or be 12 volt with a 24 volt starting system. Whatever you do you should not wire whatever it is direct to your battery you should find the correct circuit and go though the vehicles existing fuse box (as there is usually a vacant place for accessory's) or wire in though and in line fuse to prevent any electrical fires at a later date.
2006-10-27 02:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by stewart 873 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is a 12 volt system, If you choose to run the power wire from the battery or an alternative power source (fusebox) make sure you install an in line fuse in the circuit to avoid an electrical fire. good luck
2006-10-29 18:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car was made after 1956 it is most likely 12 volt. Some older ones are 6 volt and some of those had a positve ground system.
2006-10-26 04:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by headbuster 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it probably is a 12 volt,if you got a newer year.most of the 6 volt cars were back in the 50s and 60s,but iam assuming its a 12 volt system.
2006-10-26 05:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ALL cars from the last 40 years or so are 12v
2006-10-26 04:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by zskip62 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you get the polarity right, Red is Positive Black is Negative or Earth. Connecting an electrical devise the wrong way will damage it (In most Cases anyway)
2006-10-26 05:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless your car is 45-50 years old or a golf cart it is 12v
2006-10-26 04:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes car battery iz 12 V
2006-10-26 04:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by aqib m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, your battery is 12 volts. You can hook it to anything with power, like the cigarette lighter.
2006-10-26 04:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋