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Old 05-09-2006, 11:04 AM
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Where to tap "Switched" 12v power???
Looking for a location in the center console (arm rest area) to tap a "switched" power source. Any ideas?

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I think the 12v outlet in the passenger footwell is switched, not quite the center console, but close.
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OK...Thanks. I guess I may have to resort to that if there isn't any "switched" power in the center console...
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I think the 12v outlet in the passenger footwell is switched, not quite the center console, but close.
passenger footwell outlet is NOT switched.
Use the flashlight port in the glove box, it is switched
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Old 05-09-2006, 06:47 PM
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passenger footwell outlet is NOT switched.
Use the flashlight port in the glove box, it is switched
He's right. I always get them confused. Sorry.
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What's switched outlet mean?
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Is the power for the phone switched? You might be able to tap that.
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What's switched outlet mean?
On when ignition is on, off when ignition is off.
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What's switched outlet mean?
it means they are off when the engine is off (or key position)
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Old 05-09-2006, 07:32 PM
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Thank you; how do you tap the flashlight plug?
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Old 05-09-2006, 07:32 PM
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Oh and is that the only switched source the X has?
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