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I have the stock Bose system in my 2000 vert. I'm trying to power the console power outlet using a RAP circuit to run a bluetooth adapter.
I've searched through many threads and think I've found the answer, but need clarification.
This thread says: Under the IP Fuse box you can use pin E10 or F10 (both orange) on connector C2, those wires supply power to the bass amps in the doors.
and further, If you keep the oem HU and want to find E10/F10, the pins are labeled on the bottom of the fuse box just like a Battleship board. The stock RAP circuit should easily handle any triggers or relays, but I wouldn't try to power any new gear on it.
I have a relay to pull battery power to the outlet, so I'm just tapping into E10 or F10 for the relay.
Question is, what is the IP fuse box? Which is connector C2?
And lastly, though I have a relay, would there be enough amperage on the E10/F10 circuit to run a bluetooth adapter like this without the relay?
I have the stock Bose system in my 2000 vert. I'm trying to power the console power outlet using a RAP circuit to run a bluetooth adapter...
...This thread says: Under the IP Fuse box you can use pin E10 or F10 (both orange) on connector C2, those wires supply power to the bass amps in the doors...
...I have a relay to pull battery power to the outlet, so I'm just tapping into E10 or F10 for the relay.
Question is, what is the IP fuse box? Which is connector C2?
And lastly, though I have a relay, would there be enough amperage on the E10/F10 circuit to run a bluetooth adapter like this without the relay?...
In other words, you want to disconnect the OEM wiring circuit from the console power outlet and feed it instead from a new circuit controlled by RAP, correct?
The info you found about tapping Connector C2's Pin E10 or F10 from the IPC fusebox to control the coil of a new relay is correct. As you can see in the schematic below, you are basically using Relay 45's output, which is RAP controlled, as the controlling source of your new relay.
To answer your questions:
The Instrument Panel (IP) Fusebox is located under the passenger's side toe board.
Connector C2 is one of the big connectors attached to the back of the fusebox.
I wouldn't recommend to directly feed the console power outlet piggybacking on the circuit controlled by Relay 45. That circuit (CKT 360) is protected by Fuse 28, and even though is a 20A fuse, it is the one that feeds both subwoofer amps.
A Bluetooth adapter per se, shouldn't draw that much current, but the one you pictured is part of a dual-port phone charger, and those could easily draw more than 2A per port.
I would suggest to continue with your original idea of installing an additional relay.
If you need to find an Accessory Switched or Always Hot connection as the power source for your new relay, it can be easily brought from an unused harness (except '04) in the passenger's footwell that has 3 wires (yellow: switched via Fuse 11, orange: always hot via Fuse 7 and black: ground)
Thanks GCD. This is exactly what what I was looking for.
i have the outlet currently powered by the yellow ACC wire, but when I turn the car off, the Bluetooth adapter cuts off, so the radio turns to static until I open the door. A minor issue, but hoping to make it seemless.
What is the easiest way to tap that pin? Splice E10 or F10 orange wire? Or is there someway to tap relay 45?
...I have the outlet currently powered by the yellow ACC wire, but when I turn the car off, the Bluetooth adapter cuts off, so the radio turns to static until I open the door. A minor issue, but hoping to make it seemless...
To avoid that, you need to bring an Always Hot source (the orange wire from the passenger's footwell harness, or even better, the original wire that used to feed the console power outlet) to your new relay and control it by feeding its coil from a RAP output, as explained above.
Sorry I made it look that the Accessory Switched wire could be used as well. I wrote that "on autopilot" , but I just edited my previous post and corrected it
Help with IP Fuse box
, but I just edited my previous post and corrected it 
