2003 Acura 3.2 TL 12V DC in Trunk?

JustinF wrote: I am trying to install a 12V DC accessory socket device in the trunk of my 2003 3.2 TL Type S so that I can charge camcorders and cameras etc.. while they are securely locked in the trunk.  Are there either ignition switched 12V DC wires or constantly powered 12V DC wires accessible in the trunk for use in this project?  Any help is greatly appreciated! Justin

Not really. You have to create one. Depending on how much current you need to use I can point you out to a few area. However, unless you are pretty comfortable with electricity and taking the car apart I don't think I should make my suggestions. Anyways, the best way to get all the power that you need is go directly to the battery. Run a 12 gauge power wire just like running an amp and run it from the battery to trunk. Make sure you used a fuse.       Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

OK Justin, In this case you can get the + 12V constant at the ignition harness. The wire is a WHITE 12-14 gauge fairly big wire slightly bigger than all the rest of the wire in the car. It can support 20 amps, but I hope you are not running anything close to that or else you will have a dead battery when you trying to start your car. What you also want to do is run a relay so that the charger will work only when the car is off as to not interfere and compromise any current draw from the cam corder charger when the car is operating. DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - ACURA / TL / 2003 / Accessory 12volts white   +   ignition harness Ignition BLACK / YELLOW   +   ignition harness Parking Lights+ RED / black   +   4 pin grn plug top of pass. fuse box Parking Lights- RED / yellow   -   headlight switch Headlight blue/red   -   headlight switch Trunk/Hatch Release WHITE/ red   +   passenger MUX module Notes: The passenger MUX module is located behind the glove box. Power Sliding Door N/A        Speed Sense blue/white      cruise control unit Notes: The cruise control unit is above the accelerator pedal. Wipers blue (L), blue / YELLOW (H)   -   steering column LF Window up/dn RED / yellow - RED / blue   A   LF window switch in door RF Window up/dn blue/white - blue / YELLOW   A   RF window switch in door LR Window up/dn RED / blue - RED / yellow   A   LR window switch in door RR Window up/dn RED / blue - RED / yellow   A   RR window switch in door Sun Roof open/close GREEN/ YELLOW - GREEN/ red   A   relays left of driver fuse box Sun Roof Limit/close N/A        Memory Seat 1 N/A        Memory Seat 2 N/A        Memory Seat 3 N/A        Immobilizer Bypass Module: Required: Yes Type: Transponder Part #: 555H, 556U, or 555U Notes: N/A        This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter. Directed electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.