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      01-11-2016, 06:47 PM   #1
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Need Wiring Help Please!!!

*Apologies ahead of time if this is in the wrong section

I am wiring something up and am looking for 3 wires to tap into. Ground (already found one), switched power/ACC (already found one), and 12V constant (NEED ONE).

Because of the location of the wiring I will need to tap into something around the glove box. I've attached a few pictures of all of the wiring that I can theoretically tap into in hopes that someone out there knows what colors of wiring do what and/or what points I can tap into. Oh and I have no access to a Fluke or a test light for now

Any help is very much appreciated.
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      01-11-2016, 07:43 PM   #2
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I don't have access to the wiring diagrams handy, but look to see if your car has an extra 12v constant outlet in the passenger footwell. If present, it's just to the left of the footwell light and only a few inches below the fuse panel. Shouldn't be difficult to trace the wires.
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I don't have access to the wiring diagrams handy, but look to see if your car has an extra 12v constant outlet in the passenger footwell. If present, it's just to the left of the footwell light and only a few inches below the fuse panel. Shouldn't be difficult to trace the wires.
I'm assuming you are talking about the "cigarette lighter". It does but this is switched power. I tested it and it goes out after a few minutes or if you lock up the car.

This is actually where I plan on tapping into the ground and switched power. I'm still in need of a 12V constant though.
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I don't have access to the wiring diagrams handy, but look to see if your car has an extra 12v constant outlet in the passenger footwell. If present, it's just to the left of the footwell light and only a few inches below the fuse panel. Shouldn't be difficult to trace the wires.
I'm assuming you are talking about the "cigarette lighter". It does but this is switched power. I tested it and it goes out after a few minutes or if you lock up the car.

This is actually where I plan on tapping into the ground and switched power. I'm still in need of a 12V constant though.
Ah ok...mine isn't switched, but then I also have another on the driver's side and an additional battery. Can't think of anything off the top of my head. Try the regular F10 forum or over on one of the more technical sites.
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