Good place to find constant & switched 12V behind dash? - Toyota Yaris Forums

atebit · 11-25-2006, 08:19 AM

I'm looking to add some additional accessories to my 07 sedan that require constant/switched 12V. I thought about using vampire taps on those wires that supply my alpine HU, but I don't want to end up drawing too much current through them.

I was thinking about mounting this device on the drivers side, right above the little "pocket" opening on the dash console near the driver's right leg. Is there an easy place to grab constant/switched 12V from in that areas?

Wayside · 11-25-2006, 09:48 AM

Try the fuse box. There should be a couple open 'slots' depending on your vehicles options. A voltage tester is your best friend...

drell42 · 11-25-2006, 02:46 PM

the cig lighter has a switched that I used for my radar!

Violin · 11-25-2006, 07:43 PM

Go to the fuse box and use one of these:

http://www.grote.com/cgi-bin/goc/goc...number=82-2212

Available at Auto Zone.

atebit · 11-26-2006, 07:27 PM

Very cool...I'll give one of those a try. I just hope some of those positions that are marked with a "/" on the fusebox cover are active...

vodkalush · 11-26-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Violin

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haha, i cant get enough of that damn pic, not sure if i said or not but - great find violin

as far as switched and constant sides of the fuse - the side (of the fusebox) closest to the engine offers constant power where the other side is switched on and off with the key (atleast my sedan is that way)

expo2 · 02-21-2009, 09:20 PM

I mounted a telephone wall-mount recpt in the consule pocket next to the passenger's legs. It powers off the power recpt/cig socket. I plug my Bel 955 rd into it because the radar detector has a telephone plug-style connector (RJ-11?).

POORSHA · 02-21-2009, 09:44 PM

There is acc power constant power illumination and ground available behind the gage cluster. The wires power the clock.

IllusionX · 02-23-2009, 11:18 AM

hola! old thread :)

well, just incase you guys didn't know. The yaris has constant +12v at anything you plug in. Use the ground point of your choice and you have power!
just beware how much power you are pulling from that fuse.

Basically, the cig lighter is always on, cept you need to ground it elsewhere when the ignition is not to "on"

yaris prime · 03-01-2009, 09:16 AM

So, where would be a good place to tap for the A1 aftermarket window and locks kits. I emailed A1 and according to them, you need 10-20amps for the locks, and 15-20 for the windows.

IllusionX · 03-01-2009, 11:53 PM

through the firewall and to the battery :)

yaris prime · 03-02-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

through the firewall and to the battery :)

Anbody know the best place to go through the firewall for this?

CTScott · 03-02-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris prime

Anbody know the best place to go through the firewall for this?

There is a large bushing through the firewall, just behind the fuse panel. It has plenty of space to poke holes through it without nailing the harness. It's in the middle of this pic:

yaris prime · 03-03-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

There is a large bushing through the firewall, just behind the fuse panel. It has plenty of space to poke holes through it without nailing the harness. It's in the middle of this pic:

Awesome, thank you.

goku87 · 03-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

There is a large bushing through the firewall, just behind the fuse panel. It has plenty of space to poke holes through it without nailing the harness. It's in the middle of this pic:

can you attach that image to a post? photobucket is blocked. thanks.

CTScott · 03-03-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by goku87

can you attach that image to a post? photobucket is blocked. thanks.

Here you go:

By the way, the other side of the bushing is behind the battery. It is easiest to poke through from the dash side, and then find your wire under the hood...

Firewall Bushing.jpg

goku87 · 03-03-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Here you go:

By the way, the other side of the bushing is behind the battery. It is easiest to poke through from the dash side, and then find your wire under the hood...

Attachment 20001

awesome. thanks. thats high value info right there!

11-25-2006, 08:19 AM	#1
atebit Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 37	Good place to find constant & switched 12V behind dash? I'm looking to add some additional accessories to my 07 sedan that require constant/switched 12V. I thought about using vampire taps on those wires that supply my alpine HU, but I don't want to end up drawing too much current through them. I was thinking about mounting this device on the drivers side, right above the little "pocket" opening on the dash console near the driver's right leg. Is there an easy place to grab constant/switched 12V from in that areas?

03-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	So, where would be a good place to tap for the A1 aftermarket window and locks kits. I emailed A1 and according to them, you need 10-20amps for the locks, and 15-20 for the windows. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

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11-25-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
Wayside Drives: 07 yaris 5spd sdn Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new york Posts: 68	Try the fuse box. There should be a couple open 'slots' depending on your vehicles options. A voltage tester is your best friend...

11-25-2006, 02:46 PM	#3
drell42 Drives: Blank Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 74	the cig lighter has a switched that I used for my radar!

11-25-2006, 07:43 PM	#4
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Go to the fuse box and use one of these: http://www.grote.com/cgi-bin/goc/goc...number=82-2212 Available at Auto Zone.

11-26-2006, 07:27 PM	#5
atebit Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 37	Very cool...I'll give one of those a try. I just hope some of those positions that are marked with a "/" on the fusebox cover are active...

02-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#7
expo2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gardiner, NY Posts: 23	I mounted a telephone wall-mount recpt in the consule pocket next to the passenger's legs. It powers off the power recpt/cig socket. I plug my Bel 955 rd into it because the radar detector has a telephone plug-style connector (RJ-11?).

02-21-2009, 09:44 PM	#8
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	There is acc power constant power illumination and ground available behind the gage cluster. The wires power the clock.

02-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	hola! old thread :) well, just incase you guys didn't know. The yaris has constant +12v at anything you plug in. Use the ground point of your choice and you have power! just beware how much power you are pulling from that fuse. Basically, the cig lighter is always on, cept you need to ground it elsewhere when the ignition is not to "on"

03-01-2009, 11:53 PM	#11
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	through the firewall and to the battery :)