AUX in Easiest way to get power to iConnect unit

MattyB · 4th June 2008, 18:26

I want to put an iConnect unit:

Connects2 iConnect iPod Docking Connector

...in line with the connects2 box already installed in my Civic - this will enable me to charge the iPod in use and give me a better connection than the rubbishy headphone jack (I've already checked with In Car Express that this will work).

Trouble is, I need 12v DC to power this device - any idea where the nearest source of this is (the box will be installed under the HU in front of the gearbox)? Should I run something from the back of the head unit, or is there 12V I can pickup from somewhere else nearby? That fat brown connector or the two white connectors one above the other both look like good candidates, if only I had a wiring diagram...

MattyB · 10th June 2008, 12:51

Bump.... so no-one has any ideas then? Guess I will have to take it to the pros...

gm1980 · 10th June 2008, 13:46

Can you use power from cigarette lighter?

MattyB · 11th June 2008, 15:09

Good idea - maybe I can. I'll check out the wire lengths and see if I can run it off the contacts for the cigarette lighter.

thomasz · 13th June 2008, 05:56

I am not sure about that, try ask some friends.

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MattyB Valve Cap Join Date: 31st March 2008 Location: Hitchin, UK Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Easiest way to get power to iConnect unit I want to put an iConnect unit: Connects2 iConnect iPod Docking Connector ...in line with the connects2 box already installed in my Civic - this will enable me to charge the iPod in use and give me a better connection than the rubbishy headphone jack (I've already checked with In Car Express that this will work). Trouble is, I need 12v DC to power this device - any idea where the nearest source of this is (the box will be installed under the HU in front of the gearbox)? Should I run something from the back of the head unit, or is there 12V I can pickup from somewhere else nearby? That fat brown connector or the two white connectors one above the other both look like good candidates, if only I had a wiring diagram... Last edited by MattyB; 4th June 2008 at 18:31. Reason: Added picture

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MattyB Valve Cap Join Date: 31st March 2008 Location: Hitchin, UK Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bump.... so no-one has any ideas then? Guess I will have to take it to the pros...

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MattyB Valve Cap Join Date: 31st March 2008 Location: Hitchin, UK Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good idea - maybe I can. I'll check out the wire lengths and see if I can run it off the contacts for the cigarette lighter.

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thomasz Banned Valve Cap Join Date: 13th May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am not sure about that, try ask some friends.