12v Power

FIDO · 06-03-2007, 07:39 AM

Which is the best place to direct wire a 12v in the car that will turn on and off with the key.... I think everyone can understand what i mean ....

07NytHwk · 06-03-2007, 10:31 AM

um, acc wire on ingition, acc behind radio, cigarrette lighter, its all ripe for your tapping...

FIDO · 06-03-2007, 11:31 AM

Bro i am sick of using the cig lighter .... Rather than that like from the fuse box or anything else

07NytHwk · 06-03-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIDO

Bro i am sick of using the cig lighter .... Rather than that like from the fuse box or anything else

the first link is a diagram that shows you the 12v in dash. the second link might give you some more ideas. if you have power mirrors that would be an easy option to tap into for power. just pop off the plastic underneath the switch and unplug, then tap.
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7491
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7491

FIDO · 06-03-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07NytHwk

the first link is a diagram that shows you the 12v in dash. the second link might give you some more ideas. if you have power mirrors that would be an easy option to tap into for power. just pop off the plastic underneath the switch and unplug, then tap.
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7491
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7491

Thanks bro but both are the same link

glassman · 06-04-2007, 10:57 AM

the other thing to keep in mind is how big of a current draw are you adding

definingmoment · 06-04-2007, 11:31 AM

So your saying you DO or DON'T want to use power straight from the fuse box?

FIDO · 06-04-2007, 01:06 PM

Yes i want to use power from fuse box but i wanted to know how to get it or in a matter of fact i wanted to get specific directions to get 12v power for any other source rather than cig lighter

Thanks guys !!

definingmoment · 06-04-2007, 01:19 PM

Aight, first off DON'T just start tapping into wires from your fuse box. That will void your warrenty, and besides, its just plain retarded to do that since there are other safe options.

1.) Get one of these: http://www.anythinggps.com/ProductIm...e.Tap.Mini.jpg

2.) put two fuses in it, one for the device your powering(slot one), and one for the fuse it slot itself(try a 7.5amp)

3.) slot number 7 on your fuse box will power on and off with the car and is unused already so use it.

4.) crimp the red wire from whatever your trying to power onto the fuse tap wire(the blue part), ground the black wire from whatever your trying to power.

5.) plug the tap into fuse slot #7, turn the car on, and your done.

Does this help?

FIDO · 06-04-2007, 01:54 PM

Sorry to irritate you but bro "4.) crimp the red wire from whatever your trying to power onto the fuse tap wire(the blue part), ground the black wire from whatever your trying to power." by grounding means anywhere metal on the car and thats the (-) wire right ??

And where can i buy one of these

definingmoment · 06-04-2007, 02:30 PM

No prob, you can usually buy them at any auto parts store, check autozone. Yes, its the - wire. Any non painted frame part of the car will do. Check any install manual for accessories on the civic, there is a grounding spot near the fuse box for all oem accessories which require power, good?

FIDO · 06-05-2007, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by definingmoment

No prob, you can usually buy them at any auto parts store, check autozone. Yes, its the - wire. Any non painted frame part of the car will do. Check any install manual for accessories on the civic, there is a grounding spot near the fuse box for all oem accessories which require power, good?

Thanks a lot bro YOU ROCK !!

1stk20z3 · 06-05-2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07NytHwk

um, acc wire on ingition, acc behind radio, cigarrette lighter, its all ripe for your tapping...

and the radio fuse!

FIDO · 06-05-2007, 09:00 AM

I got it now i am goin to use the fuse box thats neat and convenient...

Thanks all for your help

Malakai · 06-06-2007, 12:59 AM

nice info

MattG · 06-06-2007, 09:11 AM

Bro, I agree. Bro nice info you got there Bro. Bro, this is going to help another Bro out big time Bro. Peace out Bro.

definingmoment · 06-06-2007, 09:31 AM

Your welcome Fido. Hey Matt

,dont be a dick

MattG · 06-06-2007, 09:43 AM

Sorry bro didnt mean any disrespect

definingmoment · 06-06-2007, 09:49 AM

So you either used the word "Bro" again because your a dick, or because your just to stupid to realize it. And besides, you haven't contributed to this thread at all, so why the fu*k would you come on some thread just to make fun of someone who has a real question. That is disrespectful, either contribute something useful, or keep your fu*king mouth shut.

MattG · 06-06-2007, 10:00 AM

Chill out bro. I thought i did contribute to the thread by saying it contained helpfull info.....

Either way, this will be my last post to this thread to avoid any further confrontation.

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06-03-2007, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
07NytHwk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 173 iTrader: 1 / 100%	um, acc wire on ingition, acc behind radio, cigarrette lighter, its all ripe for your tapping...

06-03-2007, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
FIDO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bro i am sick of using the cig lighter .... Rather than that like from the fuse box or anything else

06-04-2007, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
glassman Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the other thing to keep in mind is how big of a current draw are you adding

06-04-2007, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blah Posts: 835 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	So your saying you DO or DON'T want to use power straight from the fuse box?

06-04-2007, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
FIDO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes i want to use power from fuse box but i wanted to know how to get it or in a matter of fact i wanted to get specific directions to get 12v power for any other source rather than cig lighter Thanks guys !!

06-04-2007, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blah Posts: 835 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	Aight, first off DON'T just start tapping into wires from your fuse box. That will void your warrenty, and besides, its just plain retarded to do that since there are other safe options. 1.) Get one of these: http://www.anythinggps.com/ProductIm...e.Tap.Mini.jpg 2.) put two fuses in it, one for the device your powering(slot one), and one for the fuse it slot itself(try a 7.5amp) 3.) slot number 7 on your fuse box will power on and off with the car and is unused already so use it. 4.) crimp the red wire from whatever your trying to power onto the fuse tap wire(the blue part), ground the black wire from whatever your trying to power. 5.) plug the tap into fuse slot #7, turn the car on, and your done. Does this help?

06-04-2007, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
FIDO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry to irritate you but bro "4.) crimp the red wire from whatever your trying to power onto the fuse tap wire(the blue part), ground the black wire from whatever your trying to power." by grounding means anywhere metal on the car and thats the (-) wire right ?? And where can i buy one of these

06-04-2007, 02:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blah Posts: 835 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	No prob, you can usually buy them at any auto parts store, check autozone. Yes, its the - wire. Any non painted frame part of the car will do. Check any install manual for accessories on the civic, there is a grounding spot near the fuse box for all oem accessories which require power, good?

06-05-2007, 09:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
FIDO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got it now i am goin to use the fuse box thats neat and convenient... Thanks all for your help

06-06-2007, 12:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
Malakai Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice info

06-06-2007, 09:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
MattG Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bro, I agree. Bro nice info you got there Bro. Bro, this is going to help another Bro out big time Bro. Peace out Bro.

06-06-2007, 09:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blah Posts: 835 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	Your welcome Fido. Hey Matt ,dont be a dick

06-06-2007, 09:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
MattG Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry bro didnt mean any disrespect

06-06-2007, 09:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blah Posts: 835 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	So you either used the word "Bro" again because your a dick, or because your just to stupid to realize it. And besides, you haven't contributed to this thread at all, so why the fuk would you come on some thread just to make fun of someone who has a real question. That is disrespectful, either contribute something useful, or keep your fuking mouth shut.

06-06-2007, 10:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
MattG Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Chill out bro. I thought i did contribute to the thread by saying it contained helpfull info..... Either way, this will be my last post to this thread to avoid any further confrontation.