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  • Easiest place to tap into accessory power

    Hi everyone,

    Just wondering where you guys all think the easiest location is in the vehicle to tap into accessory power?

    Do you also know what colour I should be looking for?

    I was going to try to tap the cigarette light plug but any pointers are much appreciated.

    Cheers

    Brenden
    2004 Black Prado Grande

  • #2
    I have taken power off the cigarette lighter, once you pull the consol apart just check with a test light or multi meter which wire is the positive.

    Cheers Andrew
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    • #3
      It really depends how many amps you plan on drawing and where you need the power.

      The front and rear accessory sockets are good, easy locations to get power inside the cabin. If you need power on ignition for something running more amps you can use the accessory sockets to switch a relay.

      Accessory sockets should always have the centre/tip as positive, but as already suggested check with a meter first.
      Last edited by JGD; 10-06-2013, 06:57 AM.
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      • #4
        Also remember your accessory power through the lighters will only be active with your keys in the ignition and switched to acc or obviously when the engine is running. If your looking at using it to run a fridge it will be fine but again only while keys in, if looking at permanent power then you need to run a direct connection from your battery obviously using a fuse to suit your application.........Cheers Steve
        Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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        • #5
          Thanks guys. The reason being i want to buy a DVR "crash Cam" which is to be permanantly mounted behind the rear vision mirror. 30fps, 1080p resolution.. gps etc. Will probably just tap the lower cig lighter plug .

          Already have upgraded wiring to the rear socket which is directly connected to battery using heavier guage wire, but had the auto sparky do that one. I 'should' be able to this one myself. I need to re do my UHF as well so might fix it up whilst i have the dash apart.
          2004 Black Prado Grande

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          • #6
            Don't forget some of the cameras like the one I have also have carpark mode which allows them to be switched on while not in the car but still record BUT you will need permanent power if you want to activate this feature...... Im going to do mine this weekend, at the moments its just running the lead to lighter outlet.......Cheers Steve
            Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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            • #7
              Thanks steve.

              In that case i need a constant 12V power as well. Any easy locations to tap? maybe fuse box?
              2004 Black Prado Grande

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              • #8
                Yeah I didn't get a chance yet to do mine but the fuse box under the dash will be the first place Ill be searching for one. Would be plenty of continuous power supply there to pick up on.........Cheers Steve
                Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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                • #9
                  This seems like the most appropriate thread to post this in instead of starting another.

                  I have just discovered that the accessory socket in the front (centre console) of my vehicle is not working.

                  Tested it with my iphone. The cig lighter socket works ok, as does the rear accessory socket.

                  Checked fuses under the dash and in the engine bay. All ok.

                  Any suggestions?

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                  • #10
                    Beach,
                    Perhaps it's a loose connection behind the socket? Any work done on the center console recently/previously?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by amts View Post
                      Beach,
                      Perhaps it's a loose connection behind the socket? Any work done on the center console recently/previously?
                      I've only had it a week so no idea when it was last molested.

                      I was thinking the same thing. I'm just hoping for a simple, magic solution before I start pulling big bits of plastic out.

                      I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

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                      • #12
                        On the 120 you can tap off the interior fuse box, the 2 pink wires are to the front and rear power outlets.. They will be behind the ACC relay..
                        Mint 1999 GXL Prado - Work in progress

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