Easiest Switched Power (for non-sunroof cars)
11-13-2008, 02:27 PM
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Easiest Switched Power (for non-sunroof cars)
I searched through the forums on where to get switched power to run my xm sattelite radio on my dash. I did not feel like ripping stuff apart to tap into an outlet, or piggbyack it onto something of importance. My LT was not equipped with a sunroof and i noticed it has a 15A fuse for the sunroof on the fuseblock. I pulled the fuse out and cut a connecter in half so it would fit on the side with power, ran my own 5a inline fuse and now i have power to my radio on a dedicated circut. Just thought i would share this, and sorry if it is old news. I think this is the easiest way to get switched power for acessories.
11-14-2008, 08:18 AM
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I searched through the forums on where to get switched power to run my xm sattelite radio on my dash. I did not feel like ripping stuff apart to tap into an outlet, or piggbyack it onto something of importance. My LT was not equipped with a sunroof and i noticed it has a 15A fuse for the sunroof on the fuseblock. I pulled the fuse out and cut a connecter in half so it would fit on the side with power, ran my own 5a inline fuse and now i have power to my radio on a dedicated circut. Just thought i would share this, and sorry if it is old news. I think this is the easiest way to get switched power for acessories.
11-14-2008, 01:28 PM
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on mine the fuse was there and there was power when the key is on... mine is an 08 LT, different packages may be different.i would have to check again but i beleive the power is on the right hand side not the left.
11-14-2008, 01:33 PM
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there are a BUNCH of switched sources, tap one from ur inside fusebox
people need to correctly get a switched source instead of ghetto rigging everything
people need to correctly get a switched source instead of ghetto rigging everything
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11-14-2008, 03:21 PM
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i just put a add-a-fuse in the wipers. i want a fuse that is on accessory only cuz i want the radio to stay on until i open the door.
11-14-2008, 03:55 PM
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i belive there are 4 if not more empty fuses in the 2,2 that are switched. all switched sources are ACC sources. they turn off when you open ur door, not turn off car.
11-15-2008, 09:38 AM
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when i put a fuse inthe sunroof spot it just fell out....it didnt like stay in and there was no power so idk. what others are there?
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