Always on power source??

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Old 07-21-2004, 11:13 PM
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Always on power source??

Can anyone tell me where there is a wire anywhere in the car that I can tap into that is a constant power source?

I need that for a sat radio accessory.

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Old 07-21-2004, 11:16 PM
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doesnt the lighter/aux outlet always have power going to it?!? or am i wrong?
Old 07-21-2004, 11:19 PM
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Well everything I have ever had plugged in there always turns off and on with the car.

So I am going to say no.
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Oh wait....you said the Aux....hmmm I don't know....I guess I will have to check that in the morning.

Anything one else have a suggestion.
Old 07-21-2004, 11:24 PM
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well if the aux pwr has a dedicated fuse position then the hacked-up way of doing it would be to bridge over a wire from anouther position thats always hot. Never atemp something like this on anything criticle like ABS.Airbags or even B lights or horn.
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red or yellow cable connecting the radio? use a meter to figure out which one it is
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its the yellow wire that goes to the radio. watch out tapping to that tho, i have heard stories where it was drained the battery. mostly on nissans tho. just a warning
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