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Old 10-27-2010, 12:21 AM
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I have searched and found out that the green phone wire is a popular source, but I am looking for one nearer to the ECU. Can any one point me in the right directions?
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Old 10-27-2010, 12:28 AM
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911slow should know : ). Mike
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That is what I am hoping, but he probably won't be awake for a few more hours. Still searching...
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Sleep is overestimated. : )

I like to use the spare slots of the fuse box to take power. In the back I don't have easy access to the diagrams to help you. Another option is the phone plug if you have it that is fused and empty and the rear defroster plug that switches off only when pressing lock on key.


Also Scott (SH || NC) recently took switch from somewhere to install camera or data recorder. Contact him New York time is more convinient now.

John

ps. Mike u r bad.
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Strip club? Mike
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Thanks John, Scott used the phone plug...I think I might be able to make that work for now in a temporary install.
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How bout the switched power for rear decklid? Mike
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Originally Posted by 996FLT6
Strip club? Mike

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Originally Posted by 996FLT6
How bout the switched power for rear decklid? Mike
Where is it? Wire color?

How about a good ground by the ECU, haven't found a chassis ground yet.
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Any bolt going in the metal body can be used for ground no need to search for wire.

And if you want to keep car intact ignore Mike, he uses duct tape for everything but the wheels. : )
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Originally Posted by IPguy
Where is it? Wire color?

How about a good ground by the ECU, haven't found a chassis ground yet.
Wish I knew. Just giving u ideas. And yes when I cut that rear chassis bar off- duct tape- saves weight : ). Mike
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Yep; I struggled (through the Teq bar!) to find switched power back there; well, I did, but not a suitable source. I finally decided to run the helper wire to the front phone plug.



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