[doublejfj]

No grounding needed on the mini add-a-circuit. Sounds like a bad switch maybe? Try taking your 86 wire and applying +12V and see if the relay fires. If the relay fires, you can work back through your switch (check continuity through the switch terminals) and then your mini add-a-circuit tap.

I'll subscribe to your thread and help you along...

 

[doublejfj]

Good idea, but I checked it and I do have power to the switch. Not sure of how many volts - my meter is down - just using a test light. Showld be 12V though if I am getting power.

Check all the connections on the relay. Power (verify at the relay with test light) as well as GND (using the test light in the opposite sense, applying 12V to it and grounding it on the 85 terminal) and the feed.

Sounds like you've eliminated your switch, I wouldn't put it past a bad relay or bad connection somewhere.

 

[doublejfj]

Steve and doublejfj : thanks for the responses!

Doublejfj - I tried a different switch - no help. I have not tried applying 12V to the 86 wire. I will do so tomorrow.

I'll keep an eye out for you, let us know how it goes!

 

[doublejfj]

You said you've got no power to the 30? That means you've got a supply issue. 30 connects to 87 when 85/86 are a circuit. Check your supply line going into 30 from the battery and make sure it's good.

 

[doublejfj]

Your ground sounds OK. Try disconnecting your switch and applying 12V with a jumper directly to 86?

 

[doublejfj]

Connectors, wire, or the relay itself. That's pretty much it, as far as I can see. It's definitely one of those three...

 

[doublejfj]

doublejfj - success!:clap:I changed a couple of the wires and soldered the connections. Lights work just fine. Never was able to pin point the problem, but that's OK as long as they work. Also installed a double accessory plug at the same time.

Thank you for your assistance.
Mike

:cheers: Glad I could help.