12V AUX power, How many?
05-31-06, 05:17 PM
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There is the one in the center console next to the AUX port close to the hinge. For small stuff (cell phones) you can get away with one of those dual plugs you get at Target/Walmart. For anything more significant (laptop, mini fridge, small TV, XBX360, power drill, etc) you should consider investing in a power inverter.
Technically, your IS can act as an emergency back up power supply for your main home appliances as long as you have the heavy duty power inverters which bypass the normal 12V port and connect directly to the car battery. I guarantee you'll be popular with your neighbors, especially the ones looking for a cold brewski in the middle of a blackout...
Technically, your IS can act as an emergency back up power supply for your main home appliances as long as you have the heavy duty power inverters which bypass the normal 12V port and connect directly to the car battery. I guarantee you'll be popular with your neighbors, especially the ones looking for a cold brewski in the middle of a blackout...
05-31-06, 06:04 PM
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Dang... so its only the Cig lighter and the one inside the center arm rest? I was hoping ther would be a few more. Like one under the glove box and at least on in the back seat and trunk.
05-31-06, 08:01 PM
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There may not be any "extra" 12 v power plugs, but there are a few 12v IGN open fuse spots in the passenger side fuse panel...I tapped my V-1 hardwire kit into one there...now just gotta run the cord up and around the A-pillar and over to the rear view mirror. I know, I know, I saw the install pics that others had done, but it's a lease, and i didn't want to cut into any wiring in the event I don't buy it out.
05-31-06, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by E168
Technically, your IS can act as an emergency back up power supply for your main home appliances as long as you have the heavy duty power inverters which bypass the normal 12V port and connect directly to the car battery. I guarantee you'll be popular with your neighbors, especially the ones looking for a cold brewski in the middle of a blackout...
Somthing like this... but better. more 12V power sockets... then I can hook up my power inverter and use this thing as power instead of killing my car batt.
I was hoping for some extra 12V DC Cig outlets to power up the Radar detector instead of using the ash tray one and some in the rear seat for portable stuff for rear passengers... DVD player or Laptop power. and one in the trunk for Cooler heheheh Ya I'm crazy.
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