M20 Always powered on, OK?

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07-29-2007, 10:16 PM
RichO

M20 Always powered on, OK?

I just moved my M20 Xtreme from my 02 Bonneville to a new Buick Lacrosse.

I could not easily find a switched 12V power supply under the dash, and I don't have any special equipment to test a wire for voltage without cutting into it, so I wired it up to a constant 12V source.

Is it harmful to the jammers to leave power to the system for a long period of time? I plan to switch it off whenever I think of it but chances are, I'm not always going to remember.

Otherwise, is there such a tool that can used to test a low voltage wire without stripping it? I know there is one for high AC voltage but what about 12V DC?

Thanks.
07-30-2007, 06:44 PM
RichO

I did contact Blinder about this issue and they said that leaving the jammers powered on can eventually burn them out.
07-31-2007, 03:49 PM
Won Hunglo

One clue....FUSE BOX!!!! Some will be switched power. Test & tell.
08-01-2007, 08:04 AM
focalcivic

Re: M20 Always powered on, OK?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichO

I just moved my M20 Xtreme from my 02 Bonneville to a new Buick Lacrosse.

I could not easily find a switched 12V power supply under the dash, and I don't have any special equipment to test a wire for voltage without cutting into it, so I wired it up to a constant 12V source.

Is it harmful to the jammers to leave power to the system for a long period of time? I plan to switch it off whenever I think of it but chances are, I'm not always going to remember.

Otherwise, is there such a tool that can used to test a low voltage wire without stripping it? I know there is one for high AC voltage but what about 12V DC?

Another quick tip if you can get to the radio wires, there is a switched lead from there, I think it is the Red Wire, but double check, I believe the Yellow Wire is a constant lead.
Thanks.
08-01-2007, 08:15 AM
RichO

The first place I tried to get as was the wires to the radio but there is not enough play int he harness leading there and I don't want to do any more disassembly of the interior since getting at the radio area would be a major project.

The fuse box is clear across the opposite side of the dash but the access is pretty easy. I'll look into that....don't know why I didn't think of that in the first place.

Thanks guys.
08-01-2007, 09:01 AM
focalcivic

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichO

The first place I tried to get as was the wires to the radio but there is not enough play int he harness leading there and I don't want to do any more disassembly of the interior since getting at the radio area would be a major project.

The fuse box is clear across the opposite side of the dash but the access is pretty easy. I'll look into that....don't know why I didn't think of that in the first place.

Thanks guys.

You can get an Add a Fuse that piggy backs 2 fuses together, and has a wire sticking out that you can then connect to the Blinders Power wire.
08-01-2007, 09:03 AM
RichO

That's a cool idea. If I can't find easy access at the fuse box I will look into that. I would assume that would be at most auto parts stores?
08-01-2007, 09:43 AM
focalcivic

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichO

That's a cool idea. If I can't find easy access at the fuse box I will look into that. I would assume that would be at most auto parts stores?

Yes most Auto Stores have it like PepBoys, I would assume check where they have fuses, be sure to check what type of fuses you have, mini or Reg sized.
08-01-2007, 06:29 PM
Abe Froman

Yeah, definitely do the add on fuse---the jammer sucks some juice from what I understand and it has been likened from what I'm told to leaving your interior lights on.

Wire to the radio, ignition--anything that is only used when your turn the key.
08-05-2007, 07:27 PM
mongoose

:lol:
08-05-2007, 08:07 PM
RichO

I've always had my Blinder connected to 12V. The installation instructions say the minimum supply voltage is 12.2V.