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Forum nameAudio, Alarms, AV
Topic subjectHave Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
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7886, Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by EclipseTenzoR, Dec-27-03 04:16 PM
I am installing this hidden antenna, and I was curious if I powered the antenna buy the 12v power wire on the ciggerete lighter would that drain my battery fast. I already currently have a power leak somewhere with my car, and I believe it is coming somewhere from my alarm system.. Anyway.. Would this kill my battery fast? If so, where should I run this wire so it only turns on when my radio is on.
7887, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by silvrbullet, Dec-27-03 05:24 PM
yes it would drain it probaly over night or over the weekend try hooking it up to your acc wire if you have a after market radio or your remote wire for your amps
7888, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by EclipseTenzoR, Dec-27-03 05:40 PM
Where can i find this wire.. what color?
7889, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by silvrbullet, Dec-27-03 05:45 PM
im pretty sure its orange for acc 12 volt+ your remote wire is blue
7890, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by EclipseTenzoR, Dec-27-03 05:52 PM
I might try installing it on the back hatch maybe and use the power from the old power antenna. Would that work? I was gonna mount it under the dash, but I dont know if I'll get good signal. I was for awhile but then it cut on me.
7897, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by MCubed45, Dec-29-03 02:21 PM
if you're tapping the cig. lighter that is NOT a constant 12v source. it's with the rest of the accessories if im not mistaken. or it might be linked to the ignition wire. i forget which. either way it's not constant so it won't drain your batt when you leave the car sitting.
7909, RE: Have Question About Stuff Running Off Constant 12v source
Posted by EclipseTenzoR, Dec-30-03 05:30 PM
All fixed guys. I ran it to from the top of the back of the hatch down to to the trunk and wired it into the old power antenna harness and it powers that way.. Works great and its a clean install.:P