2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Best way to wire to ignition

[AMink]

When a gauge, or any other electrical device, calls for being wired to the ignition, what's the best wire to tap from? Should I just find one that is "hot" when the ignition is on? Thanks.

 

[Crowhurst]

The back of the cigar lighter is a convenient source. I used this for a transmission temperature gauge on the advice of forum members. The manual shows a special tool for removing the lighter to get at the wiring, but my lighter just pulled out. If I needed several supplies, I would buy one of the slave fuse panels which daisy-chains off the main fuse panel. Nick.

 

[Royal]

Use a fuse tap in the fuse box on the left end of the dash.

 

[TMills]

What about multiple ignition taps?

 

[CarlJensen]

Check out Painless Wiring kits. Geno's has one he sells or you can go to the website. They have a distribution kit that gives you switched hot and constant hot that is fused and makes any installations a snap.