blocking current pull from starter

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Topic: blocking current pull from starter

Posted By: mattmsr
Subject: blocking current pull from starter
Date Posted: June 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM

Hi,
Does anybody know how I could set up something electronic in my car without the starter pulling current from it? Its ruining all of my electronics. I have a gps device that stays on while the car is turned off but every time I restart the car it shuts the gps off. please help!!!!!

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: June 21, 2009 at 5:21 AM

Is the GPS plugged into the cigarette lighter?

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: June 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM

Please describe your issue a little more fully. What do you mean by "pulling current away" and how are you measuring this? What's the vehicle? Is the GPS on all the time?

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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: June 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

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Newest one on the market...!! More specifics please(Doesnt it tell you to put year,make,model...before it will let you post...I mean you actually have to hit a button that says...If you did not put info in...then re-post or edit...???) What else has this ruined...? Sooooo...What kind of car...What kind of GPS...How is it wiRED / charging into vehicle...Assuming this is a portable...Is it on a dock station?

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: June 21, 2009 at 9:44 PM

I would kill to have one of those jewels. There is a very simple fix for your GPS, I just need to know a little bit about how you are powering the unit. Also, do you think you may just have a weak battery?

I do have a solution for your situation, I just need a few questions answered.

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