ignition power supply help

[Ryan Roberson]

I received a XM radio for christmas everything is hooked up and working. If someone knows a good power source in or around a high series console for a 2001. That is only hot when the key is on would be very helpful. I have searched the project section found a few answers but want to make sure there would be enough power supply its 5 volts, 2 amp maximum. Currently using the power source on the side trying to clean things up and only have power with the key on.

 

[Todd Z]

Tap into the fuse panel on the Left side of the dash...



Todd Z

 

[Gerald Pierce]

Ryan, keep in mind, you are still going to need the XM adapter to convert the 12vdc from the truck to 5vdc. I mounted mine in the center console, right under the ac controls. I am currently leaving the adapter plugged in to the accessory jack on the side of the console, but intend to buy a 12 volt lighter plug to wire in underneath the center console (back side of the accessory plug) so that the adapter is not sticking out. This is not switched power though, I don't sweat the little bit of drain that will happen if I forget to shut the XM off.



If you locate a switched 12vdc, wire in a plug (available at most auto parts places, radio shack, etc) to plug in the XM adapter let me know.



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edit added "let me know"

 

[Ryan Roberson]

I currently have the power coming from the aux on the high mount. Everything is tucked away except that big plug just trying to clean things up. I thought it would be nice to have switched power because I was unsure on how much power the unit drew.

 

[Gerald Pierce]

ryan, sounds like we are on the same page. I did mine the same way, just need to get rid of the big plug sticking out of the side of the center console. I may track down the switched 12vdc on the stereo when I get time, then run a wire down to the center console where I can install a lighter plug underneath for the XM power supply.