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    I am hooking up some low draw accessories and I have a box with four switches I am going to run these accessories into. The box needs at least a 10, preferably a 15amp input. I really don't feel like runny a small power wire directly from the battery. Do you know if there are any existing power wires run through the car. I am probably going to put the box in the center consel so near there would be great. Let me know and thanks!
    Some days your the dog...some days your the fire hydrant!

  • #2
    Are you loooking for one thatr will turn on when the key is in the ignition or one that will be on all the time?
    Originally posted by Nikki
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    Originally posted by beitodesstrafe
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    • #3
      either or. Both has pros and cons so I will take what I can get!
      Some days your the dog...some days your the fire hydrant!

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      • #4
        I'm not sure if all trims have it, but you could tap into the cigarette lighter in the arm rest center console.
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        • #5
          running the wire.
          Pro
          Constant power
          Enough power

          Con
          Have to drill 1 hole or run through an existing gasket

          Going off the existing power
          Pro
          Easy

          Con
          no constant power
          risk of frying existing wires
          not enough power = dimming
          Might set car on fire, seen it done from going cheap on wires.
          Plus it is just tacky.


          Well car audio is my thing and I am warning you that you are going to have problems if you are trying to go off of yout factory wiring back there to run an external amp. It is your choice but don't look at anyone else here if you do the wrong thing and your car catches on fire and insurance wont pay because it was your fault you set the car on fire.
          Originally posted by Nikki
          You are an e-pimp.
          Originally posted by beitodesstrafe
          I tried too, my penis way too big
          07 GTP Coupe, Black, GT-R Exhaust #1, Dr speed Cold air box, GM STB, White Face Gauges, Intigrated Ipod, Altezza tails, Painted headlights with black reflectors and no amber turn signal cover and Nokya Ultrawhite bulbs all around, VMS ECM Tune Beotches, With the TCM tune soon to come.
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          • #6
            Don't have me confused with the other guy. I know better than to try to run an amp of existing wiring. This is just going to be a switch box that will have a few low load items on it, and I don't plan on ever having all 3 things on at once. But thanks for the input.

            I'm not sure if all trims have it, but you could tap into the cigarette lighter in the arm rest center console.
            Thanks GTPGuy 82, I totally forgot about that
            Some days your the dog...some days your the fire hydrant!

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            • #7
              Isn't there a fusebox by the passenger footwell too (on the side of the centre stack)?

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              • #8
                I feel like a dumb ass now. WTF. I guess I got the 2 post confused. My bad.
                Originally posted by Nikki
                You are an e-pimp.
                Originally posted by beitodesstrafe
                I tried too, my penis way too big
                07 GTP Coupe, Black, GT-R Exhaust #1, Dr speed Cold air box, GM STB, White Face Gauges, Intigrated Ipod, Altezza tails, Painted headlights with black reflectors and no amber turn signal cover and Nokya Ultrawhite bulbs all around, VMS ECM Tune Beotches, With the TCM tune soon to come.
                My youtube. http://youtube.com/user/joebro82
                The old hooptyhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2412743

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                • #9
                  There is an ignition wire down in that middle console too.

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