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geobag 
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Posted: January 12, 2007 at 7:53 PM / IP Logged  
I have a GPS tracking unit that came with a 12v DC socket that is to be installed behind the dashboard, out of site.
I have a 2002 Tahoe.
My question is where is the best place to tap into the main power source for the vehicle. I have never done anything like this so I apoligize if my post is a little out of context.
Thanks,
Keith
meltingplastic 
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Posted: January 12, 2007 at 8:22 PM / IP Logged  
drop the underdash shroud, 3 7 mills on the bottom, then remove the metal plate surounding hte steering column, 4 10 mills.   tap into the thick orange wire at the ignition harness and ground to metal.
Driving a Bagged, Caddied 02 s10
geobag 
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Thanks, I will give it a try!
geobag 
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Yikes!
I am new to this stuff.
I tried to install this socket to the orange cable under the dash. And now my car is acting like the battery is dead. It would turnover for a bit, but now it wont even turn over.
Any thoughts?
keysersoza 
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how did u wire it up did you run one wire to positive the orange wire and the other wire to a metal surface or what.
NowYaKnow 
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If you had the door open and the domelight on the whole time your battery probably is dead.
Mike

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