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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Ignition Hot Wire
Going install a CB radio in my 2016 F-350 Lariat, 6.7. The truck does not have up fitter switches, so I will be looking for a wire that goes hot with the ignition. Any ideas. I would rather not go direct to the battery.
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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cigarette lighter, or 12 volt power port as its called today.


on my 2012 one is Hot all the time. and the other is on the key.
 
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cigarette lighter, or 12 volt power port as its called today.


on my 2012 one is Hot all the time. and the other is on the key.
Sounds like a plan.
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Sounds like a plan.
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Cig. lighter & 12V power port both "alive" with the key off.
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So are mine. Of the 4 power points in my truck, all are constant hot.
 
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Use your power source going to the radio. It shuts off when the key is turned off, except for the delay relay when is still active.
 
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