I need a ground!!!
Jul 20, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Drifting
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I need a ground!!!
Troubleshooting a current draw and nailed it down to radio/ iPod adapter.
I should be seeing 12v somewhere on the adaptor plug but nothin.
Is the radio/climate control frame a good ground?
Joe
Jul 20, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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There are several good grounds on the frame in engine compartment, thats where I would put it!
Jul 20, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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I used that spare ign 12v and ground wire under passengers floor board for both power and ground.
Jul 20, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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There is a purpose built AUX power harness in the passengers foot well above and to the LEFT of the BCM.
It contains Ground, hot in run and hot at all times wires. They are fused at 20 amps.
The BLACK wire is ground.
Jul 20, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Cedarberry
Troubleshooting a current draw and nailed it down to radio/ iPod adapter.
I should be seeing 12v somewhere on the adaptor plug but nothin.
Is the radio/climate control frame a good ground?
Joe
I think it is. Of course you can always simply, and very easily, test it for ground continuity.
HTH
Jul 21, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Bill Curlee
There is a purpose built AUX power harness in the passengers foot well above and to the LEFT of the BCM.
It contains Ground, hot in run and hot at all times wires. They are fused at 20 amps.
The BLACK wire is ground.
Thats the one. I used that harness to power and ground my ipod adapter and have never had an issue.
Jul 21, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Drifting
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From: Cedaredge Colorado
Thanks guys, all hooked up and workin like a champ.