Need 12V Ignition source for relay...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Silver Spring MD
Need 12V Ignition source for relay...
Hey guys, hooking up my cutouts to a relay and I'm looking for a source that's only on with a key. I've done some searches and found suggestions such as the pink and brown wire under the driver dash, but both of these were not hot with the ignition on in my '04. I also saw a post about using the yellow wire under the passenger carpet but couldn't locate this wire bundle next to the computer! Any other thought or pics? I'm not up for going around with a test light and poking all the wires since I have no idea what most of them go to and don't want to set off an airbag haha. Thanks in advance!
Instructor
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From: Rocklin CA
When I was putting in my new stereo system I found that the 04 model year does not have the available wire harness in the passenger footwell as earlier years do. I used a wire from the ignition harness itself. You have to drop the knee panel just below the steering wheel to access the switch. Here is a photo of the wire I used, the brown one. I stripped off part of the insulation and soldered a new lead on and then covered it with tape.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver Spring MD
Dammit Brian you're no help!! And you don't hang to remind me of Greg's nasaly voice... sends shivers down my spine! And he can come over here and suck on my LG Pro LT's if he wants to throw that my way haha! How you been? We'll get to that bumper one day, just gotta remember how I did mine haha. So can I use that trailer or am I just gunna have to drive over and steal it?!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Silver Spring MD
When I was putting in my new stereo system I found that the 04 model year does not have the available wire harness in the passenger footwell as earlier years do. I used a wire from the ignition harness itself. You have to drop the knee panel just below the steering wheel to access the switch. Here is a photo of the wire I used, the brown one. I stripped off part of the insulation and soldered a new lead on and then covered it with tape.
Thanks, that's exactly what I needed. I was pointed to Carleson's website which showed the factory harness by LowCash but to my dismay it wasn't there on my '04! I appreciate the pics, now time to get this all wrapped up! Thanks again
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Dammit Brian you're no help!! And you don't hang to remind me of Greg's nasaly voice... sends shivers down my spine! And he can come over here and suck on my LG Pro LT's if he wants to throw that my way haha! How you been? We'll get to that bumper one day, just gotta remember how I did mine haha. So can I use that trailer or am I just gunna have to drive over and steal it?!
leave your wheels here as deposit.....
call me one afternoon and we can talk.....or since your the big MD now, you can take a look at this nasty rash I have.
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