wadd3456

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Well ive officially over loaded this circuit haha.

The 12v switched power feed running the headunit is split to the dvd player, amp, headunit controller , tv booster and (then I attemped to hook it to the antena booster).

It runs for about 5 min then pops the "power mirror" fuse under the dash. What the heck is that fuse running those parts for?!

Regardless, where can I get another 12v switched supply to run my antenna booster?

Thanks
Scott

ares

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Id say a dedicated power line to a aftermarket fuse box... I used stock wiring in my last car, hooked up an air horn, and blew my parking lights whenever I used my horn, not cool.

now in this car, I have run a 6gauge wire into the car and will power anything I need off of this. its straight to the battery, with its own fuse. not piggybacking off anything else.

wadd3456

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True, but i need a switchable 12v (only turns on when the car is on). Where can I run that from?

AndyB

Your best bet is to run a dedicated power line from the battery. If you want it switched you can use a relay driven off of your current power tap to turn on the big wire.

Just my $0.02

Mikey Likes It

In the fusebox, behind the panel, is a breakdown of which is switched 12V and which is not. Try another tap from there...

tlsimon

I power my dvd player and monitor with the cigratte lighter i tapped into and its is perfect turns on when i turn on the key.

wadd3456

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Yeah I guess I could use the Cig lighter. I have the radar detector running off it now. Hopefully it doenst pop that too!

ares

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you are probably best using the relay idea then, itll let you turn it on and off when the car is on and off. and wont blow any fuses.

tap into whatever you want, but I dont think your gonna find a line with more than MAYBE 30amp fuse. which very likely isnt high enough for a strong system.

abz123

Might want to put the amp on it's separate line.

Don't think the other stuff pulls as much power.