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Blackkaz04 · 09-28-2012, 11:34 PM

I found the link to the DIY for the footwell lighting. No problems there, Done. I need to wire my radar detector in now-I want to use the same 12v source in the drivers side fuse box that I am currently using for the oracle footwell lights.

With that said, should I tap into the 12v power source before the inline fuse I made (for the radar detector)and add another fuse? OR, can I tap into the 12v power line just passed the radar in-line fuse and not worry about not adding another fuse-

would it be too much to run the radar detector and the footwell lights through the same power source and same fuse? It would be a much cleaner install if I could just tap the power source aft of the fuse I already have-but is it safe?

Just trying to figure it-don't know much about electrical current. Thanks for the help.

MGD · 09-29-2012, 12:50 AM

You're fine with one fuse. The light and the radar detector draw maybe 1 amp. You can have both of them on the same circuit.

Blackkaz04 · 09-29-2012, 07:38 AM

cool.....everyone else agree...? Just making sure

AirManFL · 09-29-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackkaz04

cool.....everyone else agree...? Just making sure

Yes...it isn't a problem.

Rob

CamaroFTW · 09-29-2012, 09:44 AM

You cant beat the ease and installation using an Invisicord and tap the mirror power. It's what I use and clean install. No need for any fuse with this, 3 years works perfect.

http://www.invisicord.com/index.html

Blackkaz04 · 09-29-2012, 01:13 PM

thanks guys.....anyone know about how much power the oracle footwell lights draw?

09-28-2012, 11:34 PM	#1
Blackkaz04 Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DC area Posts: 859	help wiring my radar detector and footwells I found the link to the DIY for the footwell lighting. No problems there, Done. I need to wire my radar detector in now-I want to use the same 12v source in the drivers side fuse box that I am currently using for the oracle footwell lights. With that said, should I tap into the 12v power source before the inline fuse I made (for the radar detector)and add another fuse? OR, can I tap into the 12v power line just passed the radar in-line fuse and not worry about not adding another fuse- would it be too much to run the radar detector and the footwell lights through the same power source and same fuse? It would be a much cleaner install if I could just tap the power source aft of the fuse I already have-but is it safe? Just trying to figure it-don't know much about electrical current. Thanks for the help.

09-29-2012, 12:50 AM	#2
MGD Drives: 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 820	You're fine with one fuse. The light and the radar detector draw maybe 1 amp. You can have both of them on the same circuit. __________________ Interior: Adrenaline Red. SS/2SS, M6, NPP, Sun Roof, 8" Nav. Black 5 Spoke Wheels.

09-29-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
Blackkaz04 Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DC area Posts: 859	cool.....everyone else agree...? Just making sure

09-29-2012, 09:44 AM	#5
CamaroFTW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS-Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 1,284	You cant beat the ease and installation using an Invisicord and tap the mirror power. It's what I use and clean install. No need for any fuse with this, 3 years works perfect. http://www.invisicord.com/index.html

09-29-2012, 01:13 PM	#6
Blackkaz04 Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DC area Posts: 859	thanks guys.....anyone know about how much power the oracle footwell lights draw?