Portable GPS hard wire.
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Racer
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Portable GPS hard wire.
I want to hard wire my portable Tom Tom GPS into my C5. I can't imagine this would be to difficult. I plan on using the original power cord that came with the unit and removing the cigarette lighter adapter and splicing it into a power source.
Just wondering if anyone has done this before and where would be a good place to tap into for power.
Just wondering if anyone has done this before and where would be a good place to tap into for power.
Pro
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make sure, that the unit uses 12V, I know my Garmin uses 5v, and you might need to use the Cig plug because there is a chip inside that lets the unit know its a charger and not a computer.
If all above is checked off then just find a switched wire, or tap into the cig plug wires in the console cubby or the one next to the ashtray.
If all above is checked off then just find a switched wire, or tap into the cig plug wires in the console cubby or the one next to the ashtray.
Melting Slicks
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I wired this Garmin 2610 to the cig power wire. When you splice the Garmin cable, red is +12V and black is ground. Works like a champ, but is ALWAYS hot (that's what the red button is for)
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Racer
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I'm gonna have to check when I get home from work today.
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Racer
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From: Canon City Colorado
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Racer
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So I finally checked the power cord to my Tom Tom device. As said in previous post...it does have a 5 volt output.
I'm going to wire in another AC power outlet and use the original power cord. I'll do this behind the dash so none of it is visable.
I'm going to wire in another AC power outlet and use the original power cord. I'll do this behind the dash so none of it is visable.
Le Mans Master
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thats the easiest way to do it or buy a hardwire kit
Melting Slicks
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Racer
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however...I found a GPS harwire kit that steps it down like the original power cord does. It was only $15 and gives me a 6 foot cord to mount it wherever I want.
