Ignition power tap point
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shrubs2000
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Ignition power tap point
I just bought a Garmin 2620 and I want to hardwire the power. Where's a good place to tap off so it will shut off with the ignition? Right now it's rigged to my fuse box but it looks terrible.
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adrenalnjunky
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The radio harness - yellow wire in the harness should be your switched 12V+
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2000 S10 Blazer 4x4 4Dr. -- 2" PA BodyLift, Daystar Shackles, TB Crank, 1.75" Rear wheel spacers, Yakima roofrack, 30" BFG AT's.
1969 VW Bug -- airbagged and in pieces.
1962 VW Karmann ghia -- rusting over in the corner. "That's not a tool--that's a damn brick!"[/size]
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I don't know about your model GPS but, I leave my Garmin III plus on 24/7 with light at it's highest level and never had a starting problem. Yours may draw alot more.
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shrubs2000
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Not a bad idea but I'm not leaving it in plain site. :>). It's in the glove box or my backpack when not in use. I have it mounted to the steering column. It blocks part of the speedometer but I'm OK with that.
I have yet to run the permanent electric. It was way too hot last weekend plus I had to paint the calipers on my car.
I have yet to run the permanent electric. It was way too hot last weekend plus I had to paint the calipers on my car.