How Do I Wire In An Extra 12v Cigg Light
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Topic: How Do I Wire In An Extra 12v Cigg Light
Posted By: Suppy7
Subject: How Do I Wire In An Extra 12v Cigg Light
Date Posted: February 17, 2003 at 11:40 AM
how do I wire an extra 12v cigg lighter in my car. My plan is to wire it for the backseat. What exactly do I need to wire to get it to work proerly??? is it just a matter of a Red wire and a black wire??? And where would be the best place to wire it to??
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Posted By: copcarguy
Date Posted: February 17, 2003 at 2:07 PM
Query- What are you planning on running off of this lighter or is it just for convenience? Need to know before going further.
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R Jackson
Owner/Installer
TRM Emergency Vehicles
Information is advice only and should be confirmed with OEM or quality test equipment.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Posted By: Suppy7
Date Posted: February 17, 2003 at 5:12 PM
just accessories - no actual cigg lighting - neon lights no heavy duty stuff
Posted By: Fred Berge
Date Posted: February 24, 2003 at 12:16 AM
Run a wire from your fuse block to where you want your lighter. You can hook it up either constant or when you turn your key on. Connect that wire to the center post
on the cig. lighter, run a wire from the side connection
of the lighter to ground. Make sure you fuse the wire coming off the fuse block i would use a 10 amp fuse.
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crucial
Posted By: copcarguy
Date Posted: February 26, 2003 at 8:46 PM
Sorry for the disappearing act! Be sure not to install the lighter facing up as dimes, pennies and foil gum wrappers have a way of falling in and shorting out the circuit. you could also install a spst switch to turn it on/off manually for an extra little feature.(just a thought).
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R Jackson
Owner/Installer
TRM Emergency Vehicles
Information is advice only and should be confirmed with OEM or quality test equipment.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania
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