12v socket behind dashboard
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Topic: 12v socket behind dashboard
Posted By: geobag
Subject: 12v socket behind dashboard
Date Posted: January 12, 2007 at 7:53 PM
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
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: January 12, 2007 at 8:22 PM
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.
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Driving a Bagged, Caddied 02 s10
Posted By: geobag
Date Posted: January 13, 2007 at 8:05 AM
Thanks, I will give it a try!
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Posted By: geobag
Date Posted: January 20, 2007 at 4:18 PM
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?
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Posted By: keysersoza
Date Posted: January 20, 2007 at 6:09 PM
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.
Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: January 20, 2007 at 6:20 PM
If you had the door open and the domelight on the whole time your battery probably is dead.
Mike
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