12 Volt dash plug

[gbouten]

Im going to add a 12 outlet in the area where the analog gauges would normally go. The blanks pop out and can be drilled for them. Is there a 12 volt source in the dash I can get to? I will only be using it to charge my cell phone.

 

[CyncySpyder]

Yup, sure is

You can tap into the "Instrument Light" power wire that fed the light. I use it to Power the "Teddy Cam" LCD that I mounted there in place of the ANALOGUE GAS GAUGE that did't work as well as the LCD version anyway's. :thumbup:

 

[NorthStar]

The plug originally connected to either of your disconnected gauges contains an Orange (positive) and Black (negative) wire that you can use for your power source to a 12 volt outlet. You may want to attach an in line fuse (3 amps or so) between the switched power source and your 12 volt plug just to be on the safe side. That way if you try to plug in a device with a significant draw this fuse will go before anything else. Don't know if this is absolutely required, but it always pays to err on the cautious side.

 

[NancysToy]

The plug originally connected to either of your disconnected gauges contains an Orange (positive) and Black (negative) wire that you can use for your power source to a 12 volt outlet. You may want to attach an in line fuse (3 amps or so) between the switched power source and your 12 volt plug just to be on the safe side. That way if you try to plug in a device with a significant draw this fuse will go before anything else. Don't know if this is absolutely required, but it always pays to err on the cautious side.

:agree: Plugging in something like a heated vest could cause a disaster! Use a 3 amp fuse.

 

[gbouten]

:agree: Plugging in something like a heated vest could cause a disaster! Use a 3 amp fuse.

Thanks I will ony use it for my phone which will be my gps and my MP3 player.

 

[NancysToy]

Thanks I will ony use it for my phone which will be my gps and my MP3 player.

I'd suggest you fuse it anyway!

 

[gbouten]

I'd suggest you fuse it anyway!

I agree I will use a fuse.

 

[gbouten]

I agree I will use a fuse.

Thanks for everyones help here is how my 12 volt connection looks. I purchased the all weather plug from Autozone.

 

[NorthStar]

Nice installf. Always helps to have a switched power 12 volt outlet out front. I rarely use the one in the trunk anymore.