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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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i have a 2000 monte carlo SS and i need to run a 12v line from somewhere and i was wondering where is a good spot. my initial thought was to run it from the auxiliary power fuse but idk.
 
Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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What are you going to be powering with the 12V line?
 
Old Aug 31, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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If it's something small like a radar detector or less I would do the ACC fuse... if it's an amp cable, run it straight to the battery.
 
Old Sep 1, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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its a megaphone with a max draw of 4.4A peak.
 
Old Sep 1, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Is this a hand held megaphone or a loudspeaker you're going to mount underhood? If it's hand held why not wire a plug to it and power it through the cig lighter/access power jack when needed? If it's an underhood loudspeaker I'd wire it to the aux lug by the battery through a fuse.
 
Old Sep 1, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Didnt CB radios have those to?

Id hook it right to the aux in the fuse box...

Whats the purpose of the megaphone?
 
Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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the megaphone was handheld but i modified it so now its underhood. the purpose is to **** with people btw. ill mount it to the aux lug.
 
Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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i would say the power drop under the glove box i have that powering my 2 10's 800watt amp with a frame ground of course
 
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