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Old 08-18-2008, 12:13 AM   #225 (permalink)
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I found a useless (hopefully) wire that led to the engine compartment that became 12v once the key was turned the whole way, so I can use it for the on/off switch for the contactor. I don't know an easy way to turn on the pre-charge resistor using the middle setting of the key turning process. I guess I could use an SCR, that has a gate that can be open at around 12 volts, and the other part has to be like 72 volts. That's stupid, but it could work. I have a huge SCR, but this is stupid. I could just push the dang button how it is.
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