[Diy_efi] Key-On Power for 7730

[Lee M. Lemoine]

Yeah, i realized that about 20 seconds after i sent it out, hence the
revision.   my original thoughts were with relays...



On 9/28/06, WSCowell at aol.com <WSCowell at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >My thought on this instance, would be to utilizing a set of   zennier
> diodes
> >to power the ECM's "key on power leg"using the "IGN2"  while cranking.
>
> Zener diodes would not be a good idea.  A decent rectifier diode with  a
> high
> PIV and appropriate forward current rating would be correct.  You  could
> do
> damage with a Zener.  They are meant to conduct in "reverse  breakdown"
> mode.
> That's exactly what you don't want.
>
> Will C
>
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-- 
Sincerely,
Lee M. Lemoine
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