Looking to add a 12v outlet
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Looking to add a 12v outlet
I want to tap into a switched circuit for a 12v outlet under the pass floor. What would be the best fuse to tap into for a dash cam?
Also, is there an accessible grounding point under there?
Also, is there an accessible grounding point under there?
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From an old thread from 2012:
Originally Posted by DeeGee
You have a couple of options to get an additional switched acc power source
The easiest is to use fuse #22 which is live but not used for any other function. I used an “add a circuit” connector to hook in. This gives you the switched hot.
These are not my pics but show you the hook ups
You can see how the connectors slot into the fuse box/
The other option is to hook up into the spare connector which is available for ancillary devices. I believe this is used for the CD changer so it may not be an option for you if you have one of those fitted.
In the passenger footwell (unless you have a 2004) behind the kick board you’ll see a fuse block and to its left a silver box which is the BCM. There are three wires taped together feeding into a connector.
The Black wire is ground; the Orange wire is powered through fuse #7 but is permanent hot. The Yellow wire is powered through fuse #11 and is switched hot when the key is in the ACC or ON positions. Hook up to the Yellow for switched ACC.
DeeGee: Old thread, but I know you're still one here, so:
You mention the Orange wire goes to Fuse 7, and someone posted above that 7 is the cigarette lighter. So, if I were to cut the orange wire and splice the end that's coming to the the fusebox into the yellow wire, would I think get a cigarette lighter that is switched by accessory power?
My comment today - The easiest way is to hook up the the yellow wire. The end is just covered with a piece of black electrical tape.
Originally Posted by DeeGee
You have a couple of options to get an additional switched acc power sourceThe easiest is to use fuse #22 which is live but not used for any other function. I used an “add a circuit” connector to hook in. This gives you the switched hot.
These are not my pics but show you the hook ups
You can see how the connectors slot into the fuse box/
The other option is to hook up into the spare connector which is available for ancillary devices. I believe this is used for the CD changer so it may not be an option for you if you have one of those fitted.
In the passenger footwell (unless you have a 2004) behind the kick board you’ll see a fuse block and to its left a silver box which is the BCM. There are three wires taped together feeding into a connector.
The Black wire is ground; the Orange wire is powered through fuse #7 but is permanent hot. The Yellow wire is powered through fuse #11 and is switched hot when the key is in the ACC or ON positions. Hook up to the Yellow for switched ACC.
DeeGee: Old thread, but I know you're still one here, so:You mention the Orange wire goes to Fuse 7, and someone posted above that 7 is the cigarette lighter. So, if I were to cut the orange wire and splice the end that's coming to the the fusebox into the yellow wire, would I think get a cigarette lighter that is switched by accessory power?
My comment today - The easiest way is to hook up the the yellow wire. The end is just covered with a piece of black electrical tape.
Last edited by mrlmd; Apr 6, 2019 at 03:32 PM.
