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From: jane doe on 28 Mar 2007 21:34
The radio is on the same 15A fuse as the 12V accessory for some reason. I
don't want the radio on all the time though. Any idea where the radio and
accessory wires are joined ? in line somewhere or at the fusebox ?

Thanks
J

Bruce L. Bergman <blnospambergman(a)earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:49:00 -0600, "Ray O"
> <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
> >"jane doe" <not(a)work.com> wrote in message
> >news:Tgbwh.490204$Fi1.123501(a)bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> >> No lighter element came with the car, just the cigarette jack and a
> >> plastic cover. The label inside the cover sais "don't exceed 50W".
> >> 50w/12v = 4.1 Amps. I'm way under that.
> >> So I'm not worried about fire or anything dropping in it.
>
> But you can see how wedging the lighter element in can cause it to
> get way hot, right? When you do the dodge below, hide the element so
> someone can't play with it...
>
> >> I only plan to use a GPS unit. 300ma. I prefer using the cigarette
power
> >> jack. Perhaps I can jumper it to the "Add-a-Circuit" tap. I don't know
> >> where the cigarette power jack wire ends up; in the fuse box or
> >> somewhere else?
> >
> >The cigarette power jack wire ends up at the lighter fuse.
>
> But after that (feeding the fuse) it goes through the accessory
> relay in one of the fuse blocks, probably the one under the hood.
>
> You can use an Add-A-Fuse tap and wire one in reverse - Tap off a
> constant fuse (like the Dome light) to get the always on lead, then
> connect a .110 male tab crimp connector to mimic a fuse prong and plug
> it into the "out" side of the Lighter fuse to feed constant power to
> the lighter. Easily reversible when you sell the car.
>
> If that makes no sense, print this out and go find a radio installer
> or a mechanic - they'll go "Oh, Yeah!" and fix you up fast.
>
> --<< Bruce >>--
>


From: Ray O on 28 Mar 2007 22:50

"jane doe" <not(a)work.com> wrote in message
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> The radio is on the same 15A fuse as the 12V accessory for some reason. I
> don't want the radio on all the time though. Any idea where the radio and
> accessory wires are joined ? in line somewhere or at the fusebox ?
>
> Thanks
> J

I can't answer your question without a wiring diagram, but you can get taps
for blade-type fuses and insulated crimp connectors for the taps at auto
parts stores. Tap the fused side (the side that gets disconnected when the
fuse is pulled or blown) of a fuse that is always hot, like the dome light;
connect a female insulated blade-type crimp connector to a wire and connect
the wire to the accessory socket. Look at the back of the socket for a
connector that will fit, and unplug the factory connector. This way, you do
not disturb the factory wire harness and can easily return it to factory
condition when you sell the car.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)


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