looking for constant power

nightwish · 07-16-2012, 08:01 PM

Im looking for constant power source in center console to add a mod for armrest that lights up Plexiglas from the bottom and led to blink when car is off. Any old image u might have for a visualization to aid
Thanks ahead of time for your help.

dmhenderson · 07-16-2012, 09:04 PM

Without draining your battery? I literally have no idea o_O

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 09:34 AM

yah, i recommend not doing this. anything that drain battery on these modern cars while parked is a bad idea, imho...
unless you run deep cycle battery and willing to monitor the charge/cca level often.

zakimak · 07-17-2012, 09:45 AM

For lighting with small current draw, it should be safe enough to take it from the lighter plug. Best case is to run directly from the battery with proper fuse. Assuming you only want it on when you open the arm rest then install a pin switch which when the arm rest is raised, turns on the light. It would be a good idea to have an on/off switch for over ride. But to each his own, but running anything with the engine off for a long period of time will eventually drain the battery as Kenchan indicated. A single LED will take weeks if not months to fully drain a battery however. Contrary to what most people think, a car is not totally "off" when the key is removed. Ancillary systems are on all the time including (key sensor, clock, alarm, etc)

bigaudiofanat · 07-17-2012, 10:04 AM

Stuff like led's and neon tubes are not going to be a large draw, I use to have a under glow kit on my civic years ago that I would leave on for hours with no problems. I agree with Zak, There are many places and ways to grab power for constant. A relay setup is recommended.

Run a fused wire from the battery through the firewall to your led's. That would be the simplest way to do it.

ZeeingAround · 07-17-2012, 10:23 AM

2011 Nissan 370Z Car Audio Wire Schematic

Check this with a Volt/Ohm meter. Pin 16

nightwish · 07-17-2012, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the info and quick response. Tap the lighter for power

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 11:57 AM

lighter is switched, both front and center console.

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Stuff like led's and neon tubes are not going to be a large draw, I use to have a under glow kit on my civic years ago that I would leave on for hours with no problems. I agree with Zak, There are many places and ways to grab power for constant. A relay setup is recommended.

Run a fused wire from the battery through the firewall to your led's. That would be the simplest way to do it.

big- when did this thread become a ricor-annoymous?

zakimak · 07-17-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

lighter is switched, both front and center console.

I stand corrected.

Alstann · 07-17-2012, 01:00 PM

Behind the radio, you could use the 12v+ always on from that. Like others said, if you are just using LEDs, the current draw is tiny. Maybe a killswitch hidden somewhere if you decide to leave your car parked for many days?

07-16-2012, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	looking for constant power Im looking for constant power source in center console to add a mod for armrest that lights up Plexiglas from the bottom and led to blink when car is off. Any old image u might have for a visualization to aid Thanks ahead of time for your help.

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zakimak 6/2/80 - 9/29/14 - RIP Lukas Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 450 Drives: ZR; Q45; VTR1K, GT65 Rep Power: 16	For lighting with small current draw, it should be safe enough to take it from the lighter plug. Best case is to run directly from the battery with proper fuse. Assuming you only want it on when you open the arm rest then install a pin switch which when the arm rest is raised, turns on the light. It would be a good idea to have an on/off switch for over ride. But to each his own, but running anything with the engine off for a long period of time will eventually drain the battery as Kenchan indicated. A single LED will take weeks if not months to fully drain a battery however. Contrary to what most people think, a car is not totally "off" when the key is removed. Ancillary systems are on all the time including (key sensor, clock, alarm, etc) __________________ What doesn't kill you might make you a cripple so chose wisely. Free Stuff for Premium Members - Yeah Really Last edited by zakimak; 07-17-2012 at 09:51 AM.

07-17-2012, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Stuff like led's and neon tubes are not going to be a large draw, I use to have a under glow kit on my civic years ago that I would leave on for hours with no problems. I agree with Zak, There are many places and ways to grab power for constant. A relay setup is recommended. Run a fused wire from the battery through the firewall to your led's. That would be the simplest way to do it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	2011 Nissan 370Z Car Audio Wire Schematic Check this with a Volt/Ohm meter. Pin 16 __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-17-2012, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Behind the radio, you could use the 12v+ always on from that. Like others said, if you are just using LEDs, the current draw is tiny. Maybe a killswitch hidden somewhere if you decide to leave your car parked for many days? __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

07-16-2012, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Without draining your battery? I literally have no idea o_O

07-17-2012, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i recommend not doing this. anything that drain battery on these modern cars while parked is a bad idea, imho... unless you run deep cycle battery and willing to monitor the charge/cca level often.

07-17-2012, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the info and quick response. Tap the lighter for power

07-17-2012, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lighter is switched, both front and center console.

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