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Old 04-28-11, 09:35 PM
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Hi Guys,

I just put in two dvd headests in the car.. they look great. Small issue.. I thought I would get better instructions, like where to splice into for the 12v and the switched power. I saw a write up on a 400, but the harness is different under the seats, and I have no wiring diagram.

Has anyone done this before? And Knows the best location for hookup? Or does anyone have a good wiring diagram

Your help appreciated. I am new on this forum. I have a 2003 RX300
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There is a couple ways to get switch 12v

You can find switch 12 volts underneath the seat because the seats are powered. ( which i don't recommend ).

I would rather underneath the dash ( the harness coming down from the steering column ) and grab 12volts there. That wire will be much more reliable.

It'll be a big of work to run wires but trust me. Its the best way to go!

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You can probably get 12v from the cigaratte lighter/12v plug in the rear of the center console. Just take off the top part and you should be able to splice into there.
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if you splice into the cigg. lighter then when you plug something into the cigg. lighter while your headrest is on you will pop a fuse. It will be drawing too much current then what it is suppose to through that circuit. It is best to get a true switch 12v and fuse it with the proper amp rating. I assume the headrest harness already has a fuse inline with the harness.
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