S Spin203 Member Jul 24, 2005 #1 I'm having troubles understanding what a "Constant Power Wire" and a "Switched Power Wire" is. Could anybody explain the difference? And at what times do each of those wires have current flowing through them? Thanks.
I'm having troubles understanding what a "Constant Power Wire" and a "Switched Power Wire" is. Could anybody explain the difference? And at what times do each of those wires have current flowing through them? Thanks.
T toucci Member : '03.5 Proteg 5 Jul 24, 2005 #2 constant is basically wired to the battery, but fused according to factory specs switched is hot when the ignition is in the acc or on position
constant is basically wired to the battery, but fused according to factory specs switched is hot when the ignition is in the acc or on position
S Satiagraha Member : '98 Acura Integra GSR Jul 24, 2005 #3 so is the constant power used for things like the internal clock that runs 24/7? and the switched power is used for actual operation?
so is the constant power used for things like the internal clock that runs 24/7? and the switched power is used for actual operation?
1 1sty Member Contributor : 2006 Toyota Tundra DC Jul 24, 2005 #4 COntstant power supplies a deivce with power all the time. When a device is turned, it is drawing from this wire. Switched power only turn a device like the radio on, or will only directly a device that in no way needs constant power.
COntstant power supplies a deivce with power all the time. When a device is turned, it is drawing from this wire. Switched power only turn a device like the radio on, or will only directly a device that in no way needs constant power.
