2010 Ford Escape Accessory Wire

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Topic: 2010 Ford Escape Accessory Wire

Posted By: shane1234
Subject: 2010 Ford Escape Accessory Wire
Date Posted: March 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Hello,

So I want to keep the factory stereo in my 2010 Ford Escape, but want to add s subwoofer, fuzzbuster, and a few other gadgets. I erally need to find a ACC wire, but it seems to be quite elusive. I had an '08 Escape with an aftermarked stereo, but had to use a 3rd part module to get the ACC wire. Any ideas on what i can tap into for acc power?

Thanks!

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Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: March 30, 2010 at 6:39 PM

The PURPLE / green wire at the ignition switch (and at the Smart Junction Box) is your accessory wire. It is a small wire, and should not be used to turn on your aftermarket stuff, but it is more than strong enough to trigger a relay.

Wire a relay like this:

Pin 30: Constant hot, from battery, fused at battery
Pin 86: PURPLE / green vehicle ignition wire
Pin 85: Ground
Pin 87: Output to your accessories/amp turn on/etc

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