Installing SONY GPS unit ... want to wire it in directly

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Jul 6, 2011 | 01:41 PM

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joejones

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Re: Installing SONY GPS unit ... want to wire it in directly

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Originally Posted by ppro

Or you can run it to the switched power outlet in the fuse box (fuse 5 in the underhood accessory fuse box), which will cut power when you shut off the car.

I used a Littlefuse FHA200BP ATO Fuse Add-A-Circuit Kit to piggy-back a fuse in that slot.

I added a fuse panel just for my GPS, stereo components, cell phone, and radar detector.

Here's the auxiliary fuse panel diagram.

Fuse Box Write Up

OK, ATO fuse, ATC fuse, what is the difference (if any) and does it matter? And, I notice everyone goes to the engine area fuse box. Can you use the fuse box inside on the left side of the instrument panel by the driver's door?

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Jul 16, 2011 | 07:22 AM

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TomStratRT

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Re: Installing SONY GPS unit ... want to wire it in directly

If you look in the Crossfire Service Manual, on page 1325 (section 8W-10-12), you can see on the diagram that fuse 12 is wired to power up with the ignition switched on, but it's not in use. I used this to hardwire my GPS. Works perfectly.