Where can i get constant power from? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Syroyizhka · 04-27-2009, 07:47 PM

I installed power windows, and getting power from cig lighter was a terrible idea, my neons fade when i use close/ open windows, i need a pic to show me where i can get constant power from, or even ignition power.

enobmort42 · 04-27-2009, 07:55 PM

courtesy CTScott... where the red wire is coming from is a 12v constant. it's located behind the sunglasses case on the left side of the steering wheel

Syroyizhka · 04-27-2009, 08:12 PM

thank you, my auto starter is connected to that, um...any other ones, would be a good idea to share that one for 2 sources?

enobmort42 · 04-27-2009, 08:15 PM

hmm. electric talk isn't my forte, but maybe you can add-a-fuse in the box and run it through? maybe someone else can be a little more specific as to the size fuse you'd want if you do do that..

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360cubes · 04-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Check for a fuse that's not in use. You should be able to wire it to the fuse (panel under the hood is best option). The last resort is to look for a wire that splices off from the main battery terminal. As long as it isn't the heavy gauge wire coming off the battery you'll be fine to connect it to that. I installed off road lights this way. Anything other than connecting it directly to the battery terminal is fine as you don't want to push too much power through a small gauge wire should a fault occur, or you'll have a nice toasty Yaris....

CTScott · 04-27-2009, 09:13 PM

I'd suggest using Pin 2 or Pin 11, of connector 4H. It is a 30A fused feed which feeds the power windows on a car with power windows. On my 09 there is a blue wire in 2 and a a grey wire in 11.

trini_per4mance · 04-29-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syroyizhka

my neons fade when i use close/ open windows

you need to get a voltage stabilizer. that would eliminate the drain in power you get when you open/close your windows or use any other feature with electric power. i have have one on my car for over 300,000 miles and i have HID's in my headlights and fog lights and a small amp in my trunk and i don't get a dip on my power when i use any other electric power.

texkid · 04-30-2009, 12:08 AM

Same spot, different angle. This is from when I installed my rechargeable flashlight. I had to attach a 2 amp fuse.

04-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
Syroyizhka Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 137	Where can i get constant power from? I installed power windows, and getting power from cig lighter was a terrible idea, my neons fade when i use close/ open windows, i need a pic to show me where i can get constant power from, or even ignition power.

04-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	courtesy CTScott... where the red wire is coming from is a 12v constant. it's located behind the sunglasses case on the left side of the steering wheel Attached Images __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

04-27-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	hmm. electric talk isn't my forte, but maybe you can add-a-fuse in the box and run it through? maybe someone else can be a little more specific as to the size fuse you'd want if you do do that.. http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5...6081022dt5.jpg __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

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04-27-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
Syroyizhka Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 137	thank you, my auto starter is connected to that, um...any other ones, would be a good idea to share that one for 2 sources?

04-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
360cubes Drives: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 82	Check for a fuse that's not in use. You should be able to wire it to the fuse (panel under the hood is best option). The last resort is to look for a wire that splices off from the main battery terminal. As long as it isn't the heavy gauge wire coming off the battery you'll be fine to connect it to that. I installed off road lights this way. Anything other than connecting it directly to the battery terminal is fine as you don't want to push too much power through a small gauge wire should a fault occur, or you'll have a nice toasty Yaris....

04-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I'd suggest using Pin 2 or Pin 11, of connector 4H. It is a 30A fused feed which feeds the power windows on a car with power windows. On my 09 there is a blue wire in 2 and a a grey wire in 11.

04-30-2009, 12:08 AM	#8
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	Same spot, different angle. This is from when I installed my rechargeable flashlight. I had to attach a 2 amp fuse.