BY5260 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 This is driving me nuts. I have a radar detector and I am required to keep the ashtray open for a power source. I was going to look under the dash for a power source I could use to provide me a place for aux. power to run the detector. I don't care if it's switched (with igntion) or not. Before I just go looking, does anyone have a quick suggestion to pick up some power? My radar detector is located in the lower/middle part of the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 You've got the center console supply. Personally, I would just tap a wire from the fuse box. Center console is has undersized wiring anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 If you want the easiest way buy a dual triple or quad outlet that plugs into the existing one to make more.You'll find it works well when you have a cell phone. Find one that has a short plug ,so it will fit nicely when closed and a nice sixed wire that will supply the needed output but still small enough to close with easy. I use this tryp on both of my Lexus in the same manner for my Ipaq ,its bluetooth gps module , my cell phone and my bluetooh earpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 but he still has to keep the ashtray open. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 No , i can close mine and use my cupholder above it if i want. The wire is small enough to let it close and open or close the cup holder as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Cool beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLrge Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Have a site, or place that sells this sk? I cant stand my ashtray being open either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I get them from stores here, they cost about $20-40 depending on how many outlets you want. I would try pep boys or other large stores even walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus411 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 best spot is the outlet in the bottom of the center console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetmx1 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I tapped into my fuseblock with an add-on terminal that connects to an existing fuse (switched power). Ran the wire around the dash side (L), and between the windshield/dash to the dash center. Will try this for a while. The wires are thin gage! I just don't like the curly wire over the center of the dash. I do like the idea of a short plug outlet & closed ashtray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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