SilverIce2000

everything is almost done- the amp for my sub and the navi/dvd converter... and both wires are connnected together on one wire... and i connected that wire to the fuse box on the CIGERETTE LIGHTER fuse..... thing is, it stays on eVEn after turning the car off... what other fuse can i connect it to so it turns on and off with the car????



Need to know ASAP the car is open and wires are all over the place.. any help would be good
thanx

SilverIce2000

I am almost done installing my amplifier. I just need to connect the remote wire. Need help on where to connect the remote wire to somewhere where it will turn on and off with the car. Please help. Thanks

andrew_gordon

try using the remote wire for the stock deck. That way it will only get power when you turn your key to ACC. Thats what i'm running my amp off and it works great.

NYZGREATST

SilverIce2000

I would use it, but I don't want to open up my whole factory face up. I want to find something else which will do the job.

SilverIce2000

wiat, do you mean the ACC relay fuse?

fsttyms1

find the fuse for the radio. acc=accessory=when the key is turned on. look for the radio fuse.
also pulling the headunit out take about 10 min

SilverIce2000

i saw the fuse for hte radio, but it was also the SAME fuse as the cig lighter.. i guess thats why it didint work?? dunno if that combo was for the the cig lighter and radio security light???? should i look for another radio fuse??

Also, i duno if im doing this right.. ALl i did was attatch the end of hte wire to one of 2 pins of hte actual fuse and stick it back in... is that correct??
thanks guys

SilverIce2000

anybody??

CJITTY

I'm confused, the cig lighter turns off with the car. My radar detector shuts off when I cut the car off. Also, what about the fuse for the armrest power port. Or, a windshield wiper fuse may work too.

DerrickM

I tapped into my cig lighter (behind heat seater switch assy) and it turns off with car. I don't recommend tapping into fuses.

There's a 3 inch connector from the back of the lighter to the back of the ashtray/heat seater assy, and it comes out without removing anything. You can take it out and solder a wire to it easily. (If you find that it really does have switched power).

SilverIce2000

Derrick, if i open up the cig lighter, i should find a 3 inch connector?? if its connected to the heat seater assy then how do i disconnect it? soo just solder into that??


please help

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

i am pretty sure that u tapped into the wrong side of the fuse... did u tap into the switched side of the fuse??? there is a difference... also try using a meter... i bet that is it...

SilverIce2000

GOT IT!!! iTS BUMPINNN


thanx guys

Cornflake

If he connected the wire directly to the fuse it won't matter which side he connected it to. A fuse conducts electricity (so long as it's not blown!) So it will be either on or off no matter which side it is connected to, depending on whether or not there is power going to the fuse or not.

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

im pretty sure that u have to put it on the cold side of the fuse... if u connect it to the live side the fuse won't do anything for the wire u are tapping since it is just getting straight power... by having the wire after the fuse, the fuse can regulate it if it blows...

Cornflake

Yes, in terms of PROTECTION you are absolutely correct, if it's on the HOT side of the fuse, it will not receive the protection from the fuse, however it as long as the fuse is good, in terms of getting power, it will always be "hot" so it doesn't matter what side he is connected to for the purpose of making the thing power on.