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travel_queen_1
Explorer
Jul 20, 2014

Fuel Pump runs with key in "Run" or "Accessory position"

Hello all, I have an older RV that I bought used around a year ago. It has a fair stereo system that works OK when the rig is running, however if you are parked and want to run the stereo no matter...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Jul 21, 2014
Ignition switches have TWO "ignition on" terminals, not one. No I am not talking about the accessory terminal. That's altogether different.

One of the two ignition terminals kills power to the wipers, heater blower etc, when the key is twisted to engine start. This is the terminal connection point YOU DO NOT WANT. Use the OTHER ignition terminal. Then you can switch to accessory and the device will not have power.

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