I hardwired my Cobra, and my TomTom to the fuse block using fuse taps and a radio shack 12V mount. (Same as seen in the Additional 12V mod already here in the forums).
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Next, the iPod dock charger, and 1.8 mm audio will have to be hidden away.
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You might want to change that tap to an Add-A-Circuit so that your units will be safely fused.
The cobra has a built in fuse, I kept the existing DC adapter, which already has a fuse. I just used this:
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I am looking to do this to my TomTom Go 720. Do you mind adding some more detail to the install for the electronically inept???
Get fuse taps, and the Radioshack DC adapters shown above.
Strip the wires, and solder a fuse tap on the positive end. (Red)
Insert fuse tap, attach ground.
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If you need help with that, the next time we get together I can help you wire that up. It won't take long.
HEY.OH count me in, just tell me what parts to pick up before the meet. I am thinking about mounting it on the windshield mirror mount, so gonna run it along the headliner.
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Not a problem. I like the way the OP has done it without having to cut off the OEM cig plug. That makes it easy but it may not work for you if you are going to mount it up on the windshield.....we may not be able to hide all the bulky stuff. That is still not a problem. You will just need an Add-a-circuit (which is just like the OP's wire tap but has a fuse in it) and some 18ga or 16ga wire. Just compare the OEM wiring and get the same size. I have plenty of crimp connectors and the crimp tool....you just have to remind me to bring them.
The cobra has a built in fuse, I kept the existing DC adapter, which already has a fuse. I just used this:
Get fuse taps, and the Radioshack DC adapters shown above.
Strip the wires, and solder a fuse tap on the positive end. (Red)
Insert fuse tap, attach ground.
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.
I did kinda the same, 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.
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What is that red wire attached to other than the fuse panel? Thanks 
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