Underdash Power Source

[BY5260]

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.

[Toysrme]

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.

[SKperformance]

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.

[Toysrme]

but he still has to keep the ashtray open. :(

[SKperformance]

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.

[Toysrme]

Cool beans!

[LivinLrge]

Have a site, or place that sells this sk?

I cant stand my ashtray being open either.

[SKperformance]

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.

[lexus411]

best spot is the outlet in the bottom of the center console.

[vetmx1]

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.