12v Power outlet question
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12v Power outlet question
I've searched and searched for this and have found no definitive answer. I've done the 12v outlet mod in the tech section (in my own way at least). But I really need to have the stock 12v outlet a constant source. I've found my self on several occasions on the scene of a car wreck or what not and I really emergency lights to stay on with out my keys in the car. But my lighting is plugged in to the 12v outlet or powered by a relay that is on a switch powered by the 12v outlet circuit. Can anyone help me out?
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I don't think it would be too hard to direct connect to the battery, and run a simple fuse, and a toggle switch. But if that's not what you are talking about, then I don't know. Electrical isn't really my thing.
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Yea stormin has a good point to. If you wanted to you could make it an option to toggle that outlet between constant and keyed. Just get a toggle switch and put it on the power wire to that outlet. on that switch have one leg connected to the regular wire that comes from the keyed relay controlled side, then run a wire from another leg all the way back to the battery, and put a 10-15amp fuse somewhere in series with it. then connect the other side of the toggle switch to the cord that runs into the outlet.
Boom, presto chango.
Boom, presto chango.
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I need the fuse for the 12v outlet to have power constant to because I have a fuse tap for a switch for other misc emergency lighting. I might just walk away from this tonight because I'm tired
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That's what you'll get if you wire it with the toggle switch. I had some fog lights like that. It didn't matter if the car was on or off, keys, no keys, it was all the same.
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its been a long day for me also, i was in the shop from 8am to 10:30pm, and its 1:15am here now, but i cant seem to sleep for some reason. If you wana sleep on it and figure it out later you can PM me if you have any questions
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And be grateful that at least your 12V outlet works at all...unlike mine. I've gone over that thing with a voltage tester soo many times, and I haven't found the problem yet. I'm guessing it's the ghost of Toyota's past.
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why not just replace the whole thing? its a positive, and a ground - like 10 bucks at any autoparts place for a new outlet with pigtail
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