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    Okay, dumb question and I am new to screwing around with my electronics. Just a little hesitant because I don't want to short circuit the car. But, I am looking for a good 12 V source in the center console to tap into. How about the lighter? I am looking for something that is going to be powered all of the time and I am going to install a switch for control. What color is the wire (I know GM has like 15 different colors)

    Thanks
    Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

  • #2
    Just a word of advise. Actually use this site for more than posting questions read the modifications list technichal database etc etc etc.... With that said go HERE

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    • #3
      yeah, the lighter works, I did it. I used the outside casing that's metal, and wrapred the wire around it.
      -Steve

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      • #4
        naptown -- okay, so how do I use the pinouts. Is each wire labelled with a number?
        Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

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        • #5
          <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by naptown:
          Just a word of advise. Actually use this site for more than posting questions read the modifications list technichal database etc etc etc.... With that said go HERE<hr></blockquote>

          Don't freak out man, he just asked a question, and a good one in my opinion. I was needing a 12v source for my manual fan switch I'm making and I had already looked at the link you gave him and it doesn't tell what voltage it is. So before you go and criticize someone for asking a question make dead sure there's an easily found answer. it may very well be on that link, but I don't know enough about electronics to see it. with that said, Steve, you wouldn't happen to be making a manual fan switch would you? let me know if you are :D

          [ April 01, 2003: Message edited by: whiteshark ]</p>
          <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/briansr\" target=\"_blank\">97 White Pontiac Firebird 3.8 A4</a><br />Mods- 2.75\" exhaust, Dynomax muffler, magnaflow cat, SLP CAI, Hypertech 160* thermo, Fan switch<br />Suspension-Kumho Ecsta 712\'s, 32mm/19mm sway bars<br /><br />Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don\'t fail us now. <br />-Elwood Blues

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          • #6
            Why yes I am ... here is the link I got

            http://www.xious.com/camaro/ you might need to click on Modifications and then Install. Seems simple. I have not installed it yet though. I had to finish the plugs and wires last night and then I have to travel for 3 weeks, so it might be a little while before I get back to it.
            Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

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            • #7
              Cool! I have to wait about 4-5 weeks to do mine anyway. I was planning on using those exact instructions, but my knowlege of wiring is very limited and he doesn't have a whole lot of pictures. Do you have a digital camera? Or some way of taking pictures and putting them on the net? Because I would be extremely greatful to see how the wiring is done for it. Good luck! :D [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
              <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/briansr\" target=\"_blank\">97 White Pontiac Firebird 3.8 A4</a><br />Mods- 2.75\" exhaust, Dynomax muffler, magnaflow cat, SLP CAI, Hypertech 160* thermo, Fan switch<br />Suspension-Kumho Ecsta 712\'s, 32mm/19mm sway bars<br /><br />Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don\'t fail us now. <br />-Elwood Blues

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              • #8
                We will see what I can do. If I start mine before you, I can probably do it the ole fashion way. Pictures and then scan.

                The problem is I am not getting a lot of help from members of this board that know what they are doing! Instead, I get people that tell me useless information. I am glad you answered about the pinouts. The first time I opened that page I asked myself WTF
                Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

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                • #9
                  Yeah, I don't think alot of people here have done the ghetto fan switch, and I'm not about to pay $70 for one. If I happen to start mine first I'll be happy to answer any questions you have...if it works that is [img]tongue.gif[/img] I plan on taking lots and lots of pictures and doing and install write up when I get done. I just need the time...
                  <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/briansr\" target=\"_blank\">97 White Pontiac Firebird 3.8 A4</a><br />Mods- 2.75\" exhaust, Dynomax muffler, magnaflow cat, SLP CAI, Hypertech 160* thermo, Fan switch<br />Suspension-Kumho Ecsta 712\'s, 32mm/19mm sway bars<br /><br />Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don\'t fail us now. <br />-Elwood Blues

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                  • #10
                    Yes, use the orange wire on the back of the cig lighter. Buy those quick splice connectors and use them; it makes it very easy to tap into the wire.
                    ~Derrick <a href=\"http://www.appstate.edu/~do54457/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>My Webpage</i></a><br /><b>\'96 3.8L V6 M5 Firebird Y87</b> | <b>162.8 RWHP</b> / <b>196.7 RWTQ</b> <br /><b>•</b> SLP CAI <b>•</b> <a href=\"http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Y87</b> Package</a> - 3.23s <b>•</b> 180º thermo w/ fan switch <b>•</b> TB spacer from DEE<br />1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4

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