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12v constant on???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by thebigk, Apr 26, 2009.

  1. Apr 26, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    thebigk

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    I installed a 12v outlet in my console & used an add a circuit in the fuse panel behind the cubby. Now I want to have constant power to it. Does anyone know if any of the fuses behind the cubby have 12v constant? I was looking for the map light/dome light fuse but I didn't see it under there....I'm guessing it's under the hood and I don't really want to run wire that far.
     
  2. Apr 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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    I'll research it now... I'd play it safe and run from the battery though if I were you. Any circuit you're drawing off of will probably blow due to the extra load. Its not a safe practice for large draw systems.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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    Alright, I just did a brief look through the diagrams... all the systems you could pull from are either switched, or low draw. You're putting a 12V outlet your truck. That outlet could draw alot of amperage depending on what you plug into it. Splicing into existing wires could over power them, and cause them to smoke and burn up, if it doesn't blow the fuse. Run a seperate wire from your battery. Its the only safe way to do it, and is highly recommended for any additional circuits.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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    Gracias! I'm glad someone can make sense of those diagrams!

    I think I'll leave it like I have it now.
     

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