The OPTX kit directions state to connect one wire to ignition. Is it necessary to connect to ignition? Could i just hook up to battery? Please advise

 

i would think that they actually mean a switched electrical source... like your ignition or a switch that you can use to turn on and off via relay.

 

movin' to 'B A & E.....

 

If you want it to work independently of the key. Just wire it straight to 12 volts. I did mine like that cause I like to be able to just turn them on without the key. Good luck on the install and what color did you get, may I ask?

 

wire it into a switched fuse via the fuse box

 

UMMM didn't you read his question??? He DOESN'T want it controled by the ignition. Hence straight 12 volts.

 

you can wire it in the fuse box and it not be controled by the ignition

 

true that but it would require the use of a test light. My Bad!

 

i used the fuse box for my amp and under and interor led kit. but i wanted it to be ignition controled (didn't want a dead battery if i left something on...),