Alternate source for 12v power

vermithrax · 05-10-2012, 11:19 AM

I am running an 8 gauge power wire from the battery, but I need a place to tap into for a 12 V remote turn-on input. I know I can use the one connected to the head unit, but I am already tapped into that one for my steering wheel control also.

I would rather find another line closer to the passenger seat to use, that turns on and off with the car. Bigaudio, do you mean the one under the glove box?

bigaudiofanat · 05-10-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

this is very simple.. just get a relay.. take your remote wire from your radio and hook it into 86 and 87 put 85 to ground and use 30 as your output.. use a 30amp relay this will provide you with all the power u need and its circuit safe.. make sure to fuse the remote wire before hooking into the relay...

or if you prefer 86 remote wire 87 12v constant 85 ground 30 out to amp.. make sure to fuse both power wires before the relay..

I agree, if you have a REM output on your head unit "Blue/white" that to is an option as it was made to turn on amp(s).

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05-10-2012, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
vermithrax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: 11 370z/sport silver Rep Power: 15	I am running an 8 gauge power wire from the battery, but I need a place to tap into for a 12 V remote turn-on input. I know I can use the one connected to the head unit, but I am already tapped into that one for my steering wheel control also. I would rather find another line closer to the passenger seat to use, that turns on and off with the car. Bigaudio, do you mean the one under the glove box?