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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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Where is the bst place to splice in to ignition/switched power? I read here that some are using the power ports, but I read 12 voltz with ignition off.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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The passenger side cig lighter is 12 volt all the time. Only the driver side is switched with ignition.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I'll check again, but I swear the meter read 12V ignition off. I put pos. lead on back center post and the negative on the side.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Ok thanks, it is switched. I did my volt check at night and the power only turns off when you open the door! doh!
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