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Old 03-12-2010, 05:39 PM
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any suggestions? i want it to go off when the car is off obviously. pic would be great thanks guys! fuse tap maybe? cig lighter fuse?
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well there is a cigarette/aux power port underneath the glove box......right above where the passenger's feet would be.
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well there is a cigarette/aux power port underneath the glove box......right above where the passenger's feet would be.

not in my car
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Why not use the powersource from the OEM flashlight? You can either get a 12V adapter, or tap the wire leading to it..
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Originally Posted by joebaggg
not in my car
I can't remember this correctly, but you might have to take apart the panel to see it. I can confirm that this exists in mine as well.
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Old 03-12-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
I can't remember this correctly, but you might have to take apart the panel to see it. I can confirm that this exists in mine as well.

hum im going to have to check again. and where is this located exactly? near the flashlight?
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hum im going to have to check again. and where is this located exactly? near the flashlight?
look underneath where the light is for the passenger footwell. its right near it. its not visible unless you get under and look.
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Originally Posted by turboawd
look underneath where the light is for the passenger footwell. its right near it. its not visible unless you get under and look.

just checked today thanks so much its so hidden haha
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seriously i always wondered wtf that was for? does anyone have any good uses for it?
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seriously i always wondered wtf that was for? does anyone have any good uses for it?

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