Accessory ports on fuse box

**Formula 170** · 06-20-2012, 22:06

Looking to add some power accessories to the interior and I want to utilize the power connections on the drivers kick panel fuse box. Some say to use a simple spade connector to use them but I'm having a heck of a time sticking a tiny connector way up there. They look like they were made for a plug in connector, does anyone know which ones these are, and, how can I get my hands on a few?

**scorp965** · 06-21-2012, 11:05

Originally Posted by Formula 170

Looking to add some power accessories to the interior and I want to utilize the power connections on the drivers kick panel fuse box. Some say to use a simple spade connector to use them but I'm having a heck of a time sticking a tiny connector way up there. They look like they were made for a plug in connector, does anyone know which ones these are, and, how can I get my hands on a few?

The four sockets on top are perfect for a female spade connector, it fits snug and is easy to install, are you using the correct size?

**Formula 170** · 06-21-2012, 12:52

Ha, you mean FEMALE spade connector. I was trying the male one

Let me look at it again, lol.

**scorp965** · 06-21-2012, 18:47

Originally Posted by Formula 170

Ha, you mean FEMALE spade connector. I was trying the male one

Let me look at it again, lol.

At least that's an electrical mistake, were it something else, it could have been much worse.

**sylcurt** · 06-25-2012, 08:59

Would something like this work for you?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Add-a-circui...item4603e3dced

**Formula 170** · 06-27-2012, 18:27

Actually John was correct, super easy using a FEMALE spade connector. Just had to remember to add a fuse in the engine bay fuse box and I'm good to go!

**TURBO2GO** · 06-27-2012, 18:36

John are those 4 all 12V? What are they normally for? Seems awful convenient. Are they fused themselves?

**scorp965** · 06-27-2012, 20:15

Originally Posted by TURBO2GO

John are those 4 all 12V? What are they normally for? Seems awful convenient. Are they fused themselves?

It's very convenient, you even have your choice of constant +12V, or switched +12V, depending on what port you use, and they're all fused.

The metal piece around the kick-panel fuse box also makes a nice ground, it's great for hardwiring radar detectors, etc.

**TURBO2GO** · 06-28-2012, 11:55

Originally Posted by scorp965

It's very convenient, you even have your choice of constant +12V, or switched +12V, depending on what port you use, and they're all fused.

The metal piece around the kick-panel fuse box also makes a nice ground, it's great for hardwiring radar detectors, etc.

COOL! Thanks!!!

**bngl3rt** · 06-28-2012, 13:10

Originally Posted by scorp965

It's very convenient, you even have your choice of constant +12V, or switched +12V, depending on what port you use, and they're all fused.

Assuming BATT is constant, ACC is switched, and the lighting one is obvious... what's G2-A?

**Formula 170** · 06-28-2012, 13:23

Yeah, I wondered the same thing. I tapped every one but that.

**TURBO2GO** · 06-28-2012, 13:32

Originally Posted by bngl3rt

Assuming BATT is constant, ACC is switched, and the lighting one is obvious... what's G2-A?

I think it's "IG" for ignition. It's probably active 12V with the switch in full ignition mode.

**bngl3rt** · 06-28-2012, 13:35

Originally Posted by Formula 170

Yeah, I wondered the same thing. I tapped every one but that.

What did you use the lighting one for?

**Formula 170** · 06-29-2012, 12:41

Originally Posted by bngl3rt

What did you use the lighting one for?

I installed two gauges; water temp & oil pressure. The gauges change color at night (red) to match the factory illumination. I needed the C910 light port to use this feature.