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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Constant hot wire

I'll be gettting my Ipod soon. I would like to hook to my truck. I already have the Head unit that is Ipod ready, and I also bought the adapter to run the Ipod. My question is what Is a good constant power source for the adapter?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Use your cigerette lighter or accessary plug.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Ignition harness, look for big thick wires, theres at least 1 nice red/white or white 12 v wire.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Thanks lariat97 for the recomendation, the thing is it has to be hard wired.

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Ignition harness, look for big thick wires, theres at least 1 nice red/white or white 12 v wire.
Thanks for the info. I'll keep that in mind. I am also going to talk to my uncle about it.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Splice into the wire going to the lighter or accesory plug.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Agreed splice into that wire, it is fused and close to where the ipod will be. Other option is a fuse jumper in the fuse box on that circuit. I am curious, what exactly are you hooking up to constant power? I just got an ipod myself and am going with the Itrip adapter I think.
 
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