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Old May 10, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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Lightbulb Constant 12v Power Source?

I have a Escort Passport SR7 radar detection system. But it need s constant 12v power source. I am wondering where is the best place to wire this too? Postive and negative wires. Just trying to find the best place to wire it too.

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Old May 10, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Doesn't it just plug in to one of the cigarette plugs?
 
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No, its a hardwire. if it plugged into the cigarette plug thast would be awesome.
 
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No, its a hardwire. if it plugged into the cigarette plug thast would be awesome.
You could always go to your local radio shack and buy a cigarette plug end and wire it up? That would be pretty easy and removeable
 
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I have my little $80 Cobra radar wired up to a switch on the dash. I get power for the switch from the light in the ash tray. i never needed it so why not use it right?
 
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if you have the extra cig/accessory plugs you could always pop one out and wire it to the 12+ lead off that. or even the dedicated cig plug.

AFAIK, the cig/accessory plugs are always hot and would work well for a small pull like a fuzz buster
 
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