Don't be like me. Don't waste an hour wondering why you aren't getting any power on your new wire.

When you use add-a-circuit, make sure you have a fuse in both spots of the unit, otherwise you will get no power on the wire for the new device.

Yesterday I was trying to install my Escort Passport 8500 x50. I installed the add-a-circuit device into #29 on the fuse box (the IGN OP1 - free for owner use). I only put a fuse in the spot for the new line, since there is nothing hooked up to that spot normally, there should be no need for a fuse in the other spot, cause it's not being used for the car. Well it looks like you need a fuse in that other spot, which acts like a pass-through, otherwise there will be no power on the new line. Would have been nice if the instructions/box mentioned that!

 

I keep hearing ADD A CIRCUIT, how does it look like? Anyone have a picture? Thanks in advance, thanks for the tip also

 

If no one else does it, I will try to post a picture later. I got mine from pep boys, and it's made by littelfuse . For our TL, you'll want the MINI version (ATO is a bigger size and won't fit).

 

bwaaahahhahahahaha I didnt put this tip up because I wanted other people to struggle like I DID! It took me forever! I was so pissed!

 

This pic is from Zax123's site awesome install Link

 

The link Canadian Mike posted shows the unit in action, and here's what the instructions and (opened) box look like:



Cost is about 10 bucks

 

Awesome, thank you!

 

just saved me so much trouble. this is awesome. thanks so much