Wiring help needed

[SpunkyGlory]

Disclaimer - I don't need an autoblipper and could easily do without, but I've got one and I want to back it in like the pros.

I'm trying to fit my Translogic autoblipper to my R6 track bike and have stumbled at the last hurdle. It needs to be connected to a wire with +12v running to it, and I identified one that runs from the wiring harness to just behind where the headlight would have been. That wire was one of four that appeared to be connected to a blanking plug with 4 pins, but when I took the plug off to examine, it has a copper(?) coil in it (as per pic below) so I'm presuming it is required. Does anyone know what for?

All the wires have been wrapped, which is great for aesthetics but not helpful for tracing where they go.

My question is: can I get rid of that plug and wire my blipper into the wire with 12v?

[200Plus Club]

That's a relay by the look of it for turning something on/off that takes current.
Nothing to stop you picking up an ignition switched +12v and fusing it separately if the auto blipper doesn't take much current?
Best bet is take a fused 12v direct from a proper ignition switched source that you know is fused /sized right.

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:41

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:42

[SpunkyGlory]

200Plus Club said:

That's a relay by the look of it for turning something on/off that takes current.
Nothing to stop you picking up an ignition switched +12v and fusing it separately if the auto blipper doesn't take much current?
Best bet is take a fused 12v direct from a proper ignition switched source that you know is fused /sized right.

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:41

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:42

Yes, definitely looks like a relay based on research I've been doing.

Can you just elaborate on your last sentence please? How would I know if it's fused/sized right?

[ddom]

The Blipper unit is under the seat yes, if so just run a feed off the battery?

[SpunkyGlory]

ddom said:

The Blipper unit is under the seat yes, if so just run a feed off the battery?

I don't want a permanent live feed to it though, I'd like one just when th ignition is live. I might just use the fuel pump wiring.

[200Plus Club]

SpunkyGlory said:

200Plus Club said:

That's a relay by the look of it for turning something on/off that takes current.
Nothing to stop you picking up an ignition switched +12v and fusing it separately if the auto blipper doesn't take much current?
Best bet is take a fused 12v direct from a proper ignition switched source that you know is fused /sized right.

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:41

Edited by 200Plus Club on Monday 25th May 15:42

Yes, definitely looks like a relay based on research I've been doing.

Can you just elaborate on your last sentence please? How would I know if it's fused/sized right?

The blipper will draw a certain current, it will tell you in the wiring instructions what size fuse you'd need I imagine. The fuse is there to prevent the wire being damaged or melting through excessive current in the event the blipper sticks on /shorts out and starts getting hot. Relays are used to switch on power to heavy current draw items such as fans/horns etc. You tube will assist your basic knowledge requirements !

[ddom]

What current is a blipper control unit going to draw....mA?

Hardly worth a fuse, just run it from the switched ignition circuit?

[200Plus Club]

ddom said:

What current is a blipper control unit going to draw....mA?

Hardly worth a fuse, just run it from the switched ignition circuit?

You need to decide if it needs fusing or not based on the current draw. A short circuit on it or the new wire will require the original fuse to blow. Is the wire run safe, could the wire be trapped? Fuseholders are pennies in the scheme of things. Anyway, upto you.

[SpunkyGlory]

In the wiring manual for the blipper, it simply states it needs a 12v wire, and suggests connecting to the brake light circuit, so I don't think it needs fusing.