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    do i "need" relays for my aftermarket gauges and other electronics? i have to seperate fuse blocks for my electronic add on's in the past i never ran relays for anything
     
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    out they go then
     
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    You only need relays on stuff that draws BIG amps like electric motors, headlights and stereo amps. In theory the cigarette lighter needs one too, but since it’s drawing electricity for only a few seconds nobody I know used a relay for it.
     
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