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Chris
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
16:49:30
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This question doesn't have much to do with audio, but after reading some of the posts in this forum, it appears that there are a few people who have some electrical experience. I am interested in adding an auxiliary light in the bed & possibly an power point.
What is the best method to wire to the engine bay? I was thinking of going to the fusebox in the engine compartment, but was wondering how to run the wire to the underside of the fuse panel & which locations could be used for continuous power (always on regardless of key position). Any help someone could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Chris
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intense99dak
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
18:00:59
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If you want continuous power, then I would recommend getting a terminal large enough to connect to the fuse relay box (next to the battery). That connection and an inline fuse will give you a very strong source of power.
Running the power wire to the bed can be interesting, but certainly possible. I did it for my bed neons. Just be sure to keep it out of the way of moving parts and to use convulated (sp?) tubing where chaffing might be a problem.
If you're looking to run one wire for multiple uses, I would recommend using a 10 gauge wire that leads to either a distribution block or fuse block (both available at any parts store and radio Shack).
Anything else?
Chuck Robbins
www.intense99dak.com
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Audio God
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
23:51:42
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First off, how powerful (wattage) is the auxillary light you plan on hooking up in the bed? Your power requirements will dictate what guage wire you will have to use. I would completely bypass the fuse panel in the engine bay you don't need to use it.
Your best bet would be to connect the wire directly to the battery terminal with a lug connector or an aftermarket battery terminal. You fuse that wire no more than 18" from the battery and then run it underneath the truck to the bed. I would suggest using wire clamps to attach it to the frame rails or zip tying it to an existing wire bundle that goes to the rear of the truck. I'm not exactly sure what type of connector you plan on using at the end, but make sure your ground wire goes to a bare metal surface, on the frame preferably.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
12/19/2001
08:39:46
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I have no problems wiring the circuit (running & slecting the wire, getting a good ground, etc), I was just interested in making a clean installation and I thought it may be possible to get into the fuse panel and utilize on of the spare slots. Just for my own curiosity, is it possible to get into the stock fuse panel & add additional circuits
It sounds like the easiest & most efficient way is to go straight to the battery or the fuse distribution block with an inline fuse. Thanks for your help!
Chris
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