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Ignition switch rating?

Old Jul 12, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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Ignition switch rating?

I want to hook up my ignition switch to turn on my parking lights when my key is in the Run position. Can I connect the yellow wire on the headlight switch into the switched ignition wire or is that too much current for it? Thanks.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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Use a relay.
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