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TCubed

Active Member

• Sep 5, 2012

• #1

I'm upgrading my satnav, to a Garmin inbuilt into the console, using the built-in one's hole. Where would the best point to tap off a power supply be? Currently I'm thinking going all the way round the back to the cigarette lighter..

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Sep 6, 2012

• #2

There will be a switched live for the radio, RAVE will tell you which wire it is.

 

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sensible

Member

• Sep 6, 2012

• #3

I think it's the pink wire off the radio block a quick test with circuit tester and switching the ignition on and off will tell you.

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Sep 7, 2012

• #4

White and Pink for switched live, Purple for permanent live.

 

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TCubed

Active Member

• Sep 7, 2012

• #5

Thanks chaps:
I've decided to exploit the original data cable running from the back of the car, and tapping the original GPS' supply. Will report on whether this works!

 

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TCubed

Active Member

• Sep 8, 2012

• #6

Final Update:
Put the supply in parallel with the cigarette lighter, which was very easy to access (assuming you're well acquainted with taking the fascia off). Working perfectly