Constant 12V power outlets

[teotwaki]

FIRST: Thanks Kmvreter for the great write-up! I love this mod.

My only minor addition to the thread is that I took the original relay, wrapped it in a small baggy and zip-locked it to the new jumper. I'll always know where to look for it if I should ever need it.

 

[jharris2]

FIRST: Thanks Kmvreter for the great write-up! I love this mod.

My only minor addition to the thread is that I took the original relay, wrapped it in a small baggy and zip-locked it to the new jumper. I'll always know where to look for it if I should ever need it.

That's a good idea -- thanks for the suggestion.

 

[trd_style]

Not sure if anyone asked this but does this mod also similar to the 3rd gen.? the fuse box looks different from mine so i believe it's a 4th gen T4R. thanks for the great write-up though.

 

[Kmvreter]

Not sure if anyone asked this but does this mod also similar to the 3rd gen.? the fuse box looks different from mine so i believe it's a 4th gen T4R. thanks for the great write-up though.

Search over at yotatech.com. I'm sure I saw it over there on a 3rd Gen.

 

[comi1]

Re: Cool!

I love these "Fixes". Thank you Kmvreter! Now I just need to find a different switched power for my radar detector.

Just hard wire to fuse box with add-circuit kit. That's what i did.

 

[comi1]

yes.. and depends on what you have on all the time. Charging a phone vs. keeping a laptop running.

Having the on/off switch will prevent unneccessary charging of toys.

Maybe this auto timer http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2508/article.html will be good to install with this mod.

 

[greasefingers]

That device is very interesting, but it could not charge a cell phone since the timer

 

[comi1]

That device is very interesting, but it could not charge a cell phone since the timer

 

[comi1]

I just did this mod and it works great. I also added 2 more outlets. I'll get some pics tomm to show you all the locations. Thanks for the info. I really love this forum.

We all waiting for pics :bouncy2: If you get a chance , please post them.

Thanks

 

[caadoptees]

Just finished this 'mod'. Works great! I added a wire to one of the spade connectors in anticipation of wiring my wife's Magellan unit directly. Freeing up the lighter!

Thanks for the instructions!

Roger

 

[Briz65]

We all waiting for pics :bouncy2: If you get a chance , please post them.

Thanks

All

Sorry for the delay. I have been doing quite a bit of traveling and haven't been a good forum member. Here are the Pics I promised. The first one is for my kids. this one is below the back seat on the passenger side.

 

[Briz65]

We all waiting for pics :bouncy2: If you get a chance , please post them.

Thanks

Here is a shot of the one I put in the center console..1 of 3...

 

[Briz65]

We all waiting for pics :bouncy2: If you get a chance , please post them.

Thanks

Here is 2 of 3.....

 

[Briz65]

We all waiting for pics :bouncy2: If you get a chance , please post them.

Thanks

Here is 3 of 3....

 

[teotwaki]

I had already performed the constant power mod and recently added in the dual outlet replacement with the ashtray.

I just noticed that the cigarette lighter port shuts off with the ignition key out but the auxiliary port stays powered up. Might be useful. I'll leave the radar detector on the cigarette port and put the cell phone charger on the constant power port.

 

[00328]

Re: Re: battery hooked up and accessories

Also, note that the compass/automatic rearview mirror stays powered all the time after the operation.

Les

I'm getting ready to do this mod, but this statement has me a little concerned. Those that have performed this mod, is this really true. I don't think I really want this to be "on" all the time.

 

[Briz65]

Re: Re: Re: battery hooked up and accessories

I'm getting ready to do this mod, but this statement has me a little concerned. Those that have performed this mod, is this really true. I don't think I really want this to be "on" all the time.

The statement is true. However , I found another wire that is only on when the truck is on. I'll pull open my kick plate and figure out which wire it is. Ill also take some pics too.
MSG Briz

 

[00328]

That would be great thanks.

Does it bother/concern you or anyone that has done this mod that you have a constant power draw to the compass mirror?
Doesn't seem to me to be a very desireable situation. Granted, it's probably a very slight power draw, but still.

 

[teotwaki]

except for those of us that don't have the compass mirror!

...otherwise I agree that there is no sense in leaving it running

I spent the money on ammo...

That would be great thanks.

Does it bother/concern you or anyone that has done this mod that you have a constant power draw to the compass mirror?
Doesn't seem to me to be a very desireable situation. Granted, it's probably a very slight power draw, but still.

 

[00328]

They still let you buy ammo in Kalifornia???


Reminds me, I need to get more.