I'd suggest one thing to make it cleaner on the tomtom. you can pop the silver vent thing off by pulling it forward then pop the speaker cover and you can run the wire only showing about 2 inches right at the base of the windshield.
Better yet, you could remove the A-pillar cover to hide both wires (to the Tom-Tom and Cobra).
Understood. Yes, the DC adapter's fuse will protect your GPS and radar detector. However, I was referring to the power source (wiring) itself coming from the fuse panel to your DC adapter.
If there's no protection there and a short-circuit occurs between the fuse panel and the DC adapter, the DC adapter's fuse won't protect the rest of your FJ's downstream electrical system from severe damage and/or possible fire.
Just a suggestion . . . .
Ahh, I see what you mean. I'll definitely do that this weekend.
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Question = can I do the following:
1) cut my tom tom power cord before the cig adapter
2) attach tom tom cig cord (that i cut) to Add-A-Circuit
3) plug in Add-A-Circuit plug to fuse panel
I'm not good with electrical work at all so just wondering if anyone can lend a hand before i start chopping wires.
Question = can I do the following:
1) cut my tom tom power cord before the cig adapter
2) attach tom tom cig cord (that i cut) to Add-A-Circuit
3) plug in Add-A-Circuit plug to fuse panel
Yes to all. Matter of fact, if you choose to do so (which I would recommend), connect your Add-A-Circuit to a "switched" circuit on your fuse panel so that your Tom-Tom automatically turns off and on with the ignition (to prevent accidental battery drain).
This particular fuse slot is not only "switched," but it's also not being used by any other component in the FJ.
Just be mindful of your power cord's polarity (+ and -), and be sure to ground the negative (-) side. Use the manufacturer's recommended fuse size in the Add-A-Circuit. And, use quality automotive electrical crimp connectors.
Thank you very much! As for the "switched" slot how would I know which fuse slot is switched? Is there an online diagram? Thanks again!
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LandCruiserSteve previously said:
Yes to all. Matter of fact, if you choose to do so (which I would recommend), connect your Add-A-Circuit to a "switched" circuit on your fuse panel so that your Tom-Tom automatically turns off and on with the ignition (to prevent accidental battery drain).
This particular fuse slot is not only "switched," but it's also not being used by any other component in the FJ.
Just be mindful of your power cord's polarity (+ and -), and be sure to ground the negative (-) side. Use the manufacturer's recommended fuse size in the Add-A-Circuit. And, use quality automotive electrical crimp connectors.
Thank you very much! As for the "switched" slot how would I know which fuse slot is switched?
As shown in the above diagram, the 5th from the left (middle row) just happens to be an empty "switched" fused slot.
I didn't happen to write them all down as I checked them previously. But, with the engine turned off, you can use a continuity light (or a VOM) to check each open slot for power. Anything that lights up is "un-switched" (with the ignition turned off). Whatever remains will be your "switched" fuse slots (which require the ignition to be ON).
Steve 2 dummy questions. i got an add a fuse to hook up my CB. which of 2 slots do i put the fuse into? and also the fuse does not want to go in past the wedge on the prong. is it supposed to go hard and how do i get it in? flame away.
EDIT Nevermind, i figured it out
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