Tapping Power in the rear/trunk
#1
Tapping Power in the rear/trunk
Hi All
I need to tap into a 12V power source near the rear/trunk when the engine/ect power is on for a vacuum pump to manage 2 butterfly valves that will be welded onto a my borla exhaust catback muffler outlets.
I currently have 12V power running directly from the battery to JL XD600 amp in the trunk, I don't want to use this source because of the potential parasitic power when I don't have the engine on. Anyone have an idea what I should exactly tap?
Thanks
I need to tap into a 12V power source near the rear/trunk when the engine/ect power is on for a vacuum pump to manage 2 butterfly valves that will be welded onto a my borla exhaust catback muffler outlets.
I currently have 12V power running directly from the battery to JL XD600 amp in the trunk, I don't want to use this source because of the potential parasitic power when I don't have the engine on. Anyone have an idea what I should exactly tap?
Thanks
#3
OP, i would just use the REM wire out of your JL amp. Tap into that wire. If it's installed correctly, it only receives power when the switch is on.
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#5
Here's a link with info on the 2010 ML system that I saved for when I finally install my sub.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...install-2.html
Last edited by robtown; 10-20-16 at 07:36 AM.
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#8
I was not looking for a constant feed only engine/ect power. I think I found the solution..
The JL XD600 amp has 12V (power from the battery, I could tap into this for constant power), Ground, Remote connectors.
The Remote is used to power turn on/off the amp based on the 12V Trigger, my installer tapped into one of the power wire from the ML amp (don't know which one). I am probably going to tap this remote wire.
I did some testing, the vacuum pump draws 1.3 amp when activated (it runs for about 5-10 seconds), after the activation is done, it draws 0.5 amp (not acceptable) . When turned off, it draws 0.006 amp (acceptable).
The JL XD600 amp has 12V (power from the battery, I could tap into this for constant power), Ground, Remote connectors.
The Remote is used to power turn on/off the amp based on the 12V Trigger, my installer tapped into one of the power wire from the ML amp (don't know which one). I am probably going to tap this remote wire.
I did some testing, the vacuum pump draws 1.3 amp when activated (it runs for about 5-10 seconds), after the activation is done, it draws 0.5 amp (not acceptable) . When turned off, it draws 0.006 amp (acceptable).
Last edited by jadeboy; 10-21-16 at 12:33 PM.
#9
Driver School Candidate
I was going to do this too. So I can have RR Racing Bazooka sound on the fly.
Are you welding the butterflies onto a different pipe routing before the mufflers or have a bypass right through the muffler and have the butterflies on the tips(more expensive)?
Are you welding the butterflies onto a different pipe routing before the mufflers or have a bypass right through the muffler and have the butterflies on the tips(more expensive)?
#11
Anyone has PPE Dual Exhaust manual pdf handy (I can't find it anywhere on the web), I am trying to find the best way of getting the wiring/hose into the trunk, I was thinking of using the air pressure flap in the rear but prefer a grommet somewhere in the rear.
#15
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Wanted to update this in case anyone else needs to get power to trunk.
I found the power at amp but it did not supply enough juice to power the x-force motors. Every time I hit the button the radio would mute and the receiver lights would blink but not power the valves.
I decided to tap off of the armrest cig lighter and ran the wire under the carpet, under the rear center console and into trunk.
Easy to do you just need to:
remove rear ashtray (held with clips)
remove rear console (held with clips)
remove interior trim in trunk
With ashtray out you can access the power going to lighter (tap into it here)
I used a wire snake to pull cables under rug between armrest and rear console. I then went into trunk through a small access hole just below the trunk pass through . From there I placed the receiver and the wiring under the spare tire area.
Works great and completely descreet.
I found the power at amp but it did not supply enough juice to power the x-force motors. Every time I hit the button the radio would mute and the receiver lights would blink but not power the valves.
I decided to tap off of the armrest cig lighter and ran the wire under the carpet, under the rear center console and into trunk.
Easy to do you just need to:
remove rear ashtray (held with clips)
remove rear console (held with clips)
remove interior trim in trunk
With ashtray out you can access the power going to lighter (tap into it here)
I used a wire snake to pull cables under rug between armrest and rear console. I then went into trunk through a small access hole just below the trunk pass through . From there I placed the receiver and the wiring under the spare tire area.
Works great and completely descreet.
Last edited by Vervish; 06-07-17 at 02:55 PM.