Re: Direct wire kit help :(
If you are at all able to remove the lighter outlet, tap into the + (Red) wire in the outlet. It's what I did in my Accord. Find a good place to ground the loop. Route under dash, through side airbag cover (or trim) on the A-pillar, and out headliner gap above mirror. Use a stiff wire to pull it from the A-pillar and to the headliner. If not able to remove the outlet, you might be able to tap into one of the power wires under the driver side dash. Do you have a multimeter?
Re: Direct wire kit help :(
Unfortunately I am really a noob to these wiring things. When the auction said "EASY INSTALLATION", I really thought it would be easy. LOL.
I'm looking for a place to tap the wire, but at the fuse block area under the steering wheel. I found this bolt to ground it under and i'm going to wrap it around the side to the headliner.
I'm not sure if all Hondas are the same, but for my CRV, the headliner has a small gap and I can place the wire there.
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Actually a KOP (Key On Power) source would probably be a better choice for tapping into power. That way the device is powered on/off when you turn on the ignition.
But in all honesty, maybe you should get it installed by someone that knows what they are doing. So you don't destroy something. Here is a real simple way to do it. Go to a local stereo install shop. Tell them you are installing a RD with a hardwire/directwire kit and you would like them to find a KOP or always on source to tap into the vehicles power. After they locate a suitable tap and install a dongle tap for you then you can go to town routing it however you want. They'd probably help you our for just a few bucks $$.
-Do you have a DMM or voltage tester and a Haynes or Chilton manual?
If not you should probably not be F'ing around with your wiring.
Easy install is a cig lighter plug for most people. Tracking down the correct power source and knowing whether it is KOP or CO is not an Easy Install for "most people".
Re: Direct wire kit help :(
black is ground and red is power.take the red wire and put it in the fuse,try it in a 20 or fuse for igniton.take the other black wire and ground it. turn the key and you get power.
Re: Direct wire kit help :(
I hard wired my 2010 Honda Civic. Your fuse panel should be pretty close, if not exactly the same as mine. Also, the owner manual has a map of it. I went to PEP Boys and got an add-a-circuit fuse. I have 2 direct wires, one for GPS and one for my detector. I used the radio for one, and power windows for the other. Both are powered down when the ignition key goes to off position.
Re: Direct wire kit help :(
There's this book that comes with your car called an "owner's manual." Most people apparently don't know they exist. It usually lives in that place where you store napkins and other junk, over in the passenger's seat area, commonly known as a "glove box." :D
Inside this magical tome of automotive information, there should be something called an "index." Look in there for "fuse." If your manual doesn't suck (being Honda, it shouldn't) it will provide some sort of diagram that will show you which fuse is for what components.
You can usually find the fuse for the cig lighter itself, and use that. Alternatively, use the radio, or any other device that you know LOSES power when the key is off.
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Originally Posted by
ZPrime
There's this book that comes with your car called an "owner's manual." Most people apparently don't know they exist. It usually lives in that place where you store napkins and other junk, over in the passenger's seat area, commonly known as a "glove box." :D
Inside this magical tome of automotive information, there should be something called an "index." Look in there for "fuse." If your manual doesn't suck (being Honda, it shouldn't) it will provide some sort of diagram that will show you which fuse is for what components.
You can usually find the fuse for the cig lighter itself, and use that. Alternatively, use the radio, or any other device that you know LOSES power when the key is off.
:lol::lol::lol:
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focalcivic
X2, this is an easy thing to do. Its only 2 wires.
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Originally Posted by
ZPrime
There's this book that comes with your car called an "owner's manual." Most people apparently don't know they exist. It usually lives in that place where you store napkins and other junk, over in the passenger's seat area, commonly known as a "glove box." :D
Inside this magical tome of automotive information, there should be something called an "index." Look in there for "fuse." If your manual doesn't suck (being Honda, it shouldn't) it will provide some sort of diagram that will show you which fuse is for what components.
You can usually find the fuse for the cig lighter itself, and use that. Alternatively, use the radio, or any other device that you know LOSES power when the key is off.
I think it would be useful to remember that we all come from different backgrounds. While there is information in the owner's manual, that doesn't always translate into a person being able to hardware a radar detector. I have learned a lot by reading in this forum, but there is much I don't know. I would hope that asking a simple question would not result in someone talking down to me.
Re: Direct wire kit help :(
An "Add a circuit" (available at most all automotive stores) will probably be your easiest option if you don't have a DMM, Haynes manual or the inclination to test wire after wire in order to find one with the 12v characteristics you are looking for.
But then again "Add a circuit" kits are the same "Easy Installation" principle. So it may not be up your alley.
Allez is entirely correct. Not everyone has the same technical ability. Especially Honda owners ( ;) j/k). So the OP may still want to seek out some professional assistance if he is not comfy with probing wires on his shiny new car.
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I would hope that asking a simple question would not result in someone talking down to me.
It wasn't meant as a full-on insult, hence the smiley face at the end. ;)
Even if you don't know squat about cars... wouldn't your first course of action be to check the manual if you can't figure it out? Logic is the first thing you need when dealing with electronics. If an individual truly doesn't know to check the manual before dealing with fuses, then said individual really should take the job to a professional.
Otherwise, it was a joking remark about properly doing your research before starting work. :)
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ZPrime
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Originally Posted by Allez
I would hope that asking a simple question would not result in someone talking down to me.
It wasn't meant as a full-on insult, hence the smiley face at the end. ;)
Even if you don't know squat about cars... wouldn't your first course of action be to check the manual if you can't figure it out? Logic is the first thing you need when dealing with electronics. If an individual truly doesn't know to check the manual before dealing with fuses, then said individual really should take the job to a professional.
Otherwise, it was a joking remark about properly doing your research before starting work. :)
My bad - glad it wasn't meant as an insult.
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focalcivic
^X2
thats what i used, a "add a circuit" fuse wire. all u do is connect or match the red and red wires, crimp it, and plug it into your accessories slot on the fuse box, then ground the black wire. thats it. 15mins work. very easy.
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Yeah I have to say that installing the directwire using a fuse tap is pretty darn easy regardless of your electrical experience.
Just find an key on power source (check your owners manual for a diagram of your fusebox and what is what) make sure it has the correct amperage (my add-a-fuse kit allowed up to 10A) and just tie it in. I used my rear wiper and it works great.
When I got my 9500ix in June I never even used it with the cigarette adapter - I just hard wired it immediately. Took about 25-30 minutes due to me figuring out which source to use and running the cable (it would probably take me 5-10 now) and I was done.
Once I saw how easy it was to add-a-fuse I also purchased a 12v cig power adapter and a 12V to usb adapter and made a 'hardwire' for my iPhone in my vehicle. None of my factory power sources are taken now and when I use the iPhone for Nav or Trapster it remains charged!
