Comment on Is there such a thing as an automotive relay with no resistor?
RandomUser@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Not sure I understand the problem fully, but you want a circuit to operate when you push the horn button, without affecting the horn operation.
Chances are the relay coil is drawing to much power.
Have you thought about adding a transistor to your circuit? It would draw very little current from the horn circuit but should allow you to drive something else. - such as your relay. It would of course require you to do some electronics.
cvieira@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
I’ve honestly never worked with transitors. Basically all of my experience is with pre-made 12V electronics. The appeal of the relay method to me was that it felt fairly non-invasive, since my add-in circuit is essentially isolated from the car with the relay. Would the same be true with a transistor?