Power with Key on?

[snowdust]

I am hooking up an AFR gauge and need to get power to it when the key is on. I know the blue/white has power when it is running, but I actually need power when the key is on and it is not running so I can calibrate it when needed. Anyone know the best place to grab power? It'll be mounted in the gauge pod so I'm sure I can grab it there if I know what wire to splice into. I searched here but all info keeps going back to the blue/white. NOTE - I'll be running a relay as well to isolate the circuit. Any help is appreciated!

 

[NOS-PRO]

If it's mounted solid on the hood, you can splice into the 12 volt accessory plug. That turns on when there is key power

 

[snowdust]

I should have said this is on an 06 Apex. No accessory plug like the new ones and the cig lighter doesn't have power with the key on. Any other thoughts?

 

[NOS-PRO]

Hmmmm, on my Apex I ran a wire down to the fusebox on the right side for my helmet shield. Been awhile ago, but with a test light should be able to find something close there.

Yeah, I was thinking the Viper....my apologies

 

[MrSled]

Did you check the wires that feed the ignition?

 

[snowdust]

I found my service manual so I should be able to figure it out through the schematics. I'll let you know where I find power to help others.

 

[steiner]

There are 4 wires on the ignition switch . 2 are power one is starter and the other is ignition.
Easy to test with a test light

 

[snowdust]

Looks like it is the brown wire that has power with key on.

 

[MrSled]

Looks like it is the brown wire that has power with key on.

Awesome!! thanks for the feedback.

 

[slowride06er]

Which AFR and pod did you go with I'm thinking about adding one as well

 

[snowdust]

I got this gauge http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16328&cat=0&page=1
I had to make a spacer for the mount I got to work so I wouldn't recommend it. Allen said he could get one and I assume it would be better out of the box. He said it was around 20 bucks. You'll need to call or email him as it is not on the website.

 

[slowride06er]

Thank you been putting off calling him need a few other things