finding switch live? Best place?

[TEB]

Hi everyone,

Iv started fitting a hawk alarm to my car, but iv not connected it to a switch live, so the alarm Re-arms when im driving it

But wheres the best place to find one? Ive mounted the unit behind the glove box, so any ideas?

thanks!

[bluecorsab]

the most obvious place would be the ignition switch or a switched fuse in the fuse box

[TEB]

Iv had a look at the ignition and i dont understand it And there are no spare fuses in the fuse board

Could there be one at the Cd player?

[bluecorsab]

use a test light between earth and the wires you are testing the bulb will only light when ignition turned on.you have then found your switched live

[TEB]

Yeah, i know how to test for one, but i just dont understand how to take the ignition apart, iv looked in the haynes manual, but its not there

But could i use the switched live at the Cd player? i dont wanna damage anything if i cock it up thats all

[bluecorsab]

follow wires from switch to loom and you will find a multi plug go in there if not try your fag lighter mine only works when ignition turned on.hope this helps mate

[TEB]

Yah cheers for your help mate, out of three forums youve been the most help so cheers !

[bluecorsab]

we aim to please best of luck buddy

[TEB]

It worked ! thanks again pal!