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Rotor8U
01-02-2004, 06:35 PM
What wires do I tap into for the ACC and the B+???? I have read the other info from other threads and there are no specifics....

Some have mentioned tapping into the Cigarette lighters....thats fine but there are two connectors...which wires do I tap into????

If anyone has any info PLEASE HELP..because my car is a mess now..and i want to finish this...

Thanks

Genom
01-02-2004, 07:50 PM
Your cigarette lighter ahs a large white plug with 2 cables. A red and a black. The red is your acc+ and the black is your ground. You could also tap into any chasis screw, but just used this one. I totally removed my lighter so I just cut the cables and used it for both ACC and Bat. It can be done and for certain reasons I prefered this. If not the stereo cable (large white one) should have an always on cable. The wiring is posted here: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8483&perpage=15&pagenumber=3

Thats it. Plug in your antenna pass-through and give it a try.

Rotor8U
01-02-2004, 08:14 PM
GOT IT....IT WORKS...THANKS GENOM

flyboyindy
01-02-2004, 09:04 PM
Hey Rotor... sorry I wasnt online when you IM'ed me... I put you on my buddy list... let me know if I can help in anyway...but sounds like you got it all figured out already...

Genom
01-02-2004, 10:06 PM
Yay!

:D

BTW, I decided to modify my ashtray by dremel to fit the commander control panel inside the ashtray and have it close. I am not using the bezel that came with the unit, but rather am making on out of plexy to fit the ashtray like a lid. Just need to smooth some edges and 'll have some pics up with measurements in case anybody else wants it.

Rotor8U
01-04-2004, 08:11 PM
flyboy....its cool man..thanks...

Genom....Sounds good man...post some pics when you get it finished...Im looking for a good way to flush mount it so the the lid can close as well.

I will try to take some pics of my install soon. I found a great place for the "black box" control module.

Thanks guys