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simo2687 Jul 26, 2008 12:25 AM

need cb help quick
 
just bought a cobra cb and need help finding a 12 volt accesory location. is it on my fuse pannel? also how do i connect it to the 12 volt location? thanks in advance

RangerMuse Jul 26, 2008 12:28 AM

splice it into your cig lighter from the back then it will always have power when you want it on and when its not in use you can turn it off. Its worked well for me and Lord of War both

simo2687 Jul 26, 2008 12:34 AM

so should i just wrap the two and heat shrink wrap it then

RangerMuse Jul 26, 2008 12:39 AM

What do you mean?

Fx4wannabe01 Jul 26, 2008 12:40 AM

On your truck, idk if the cig lighter is a 12v constant. I'd look around for an in-cab location to splice into. If none is found, route the wire directly to the batter. You just need a ground and 12v positive.

DO NOT just strip, twist the two together, and tape. nonono. Do it right by using either connectors or do the twist, solder them, and heat shink.

simo2687 Jul 26, 2008 12:44 AM

how would i go about doing it to the battery

simo2687 Jul 26, 2008 12:45 AM

the wire isnt long enough so ill need to go get more

RangerMuse Jul 26, 2008 12:48 AM

You will need more wire and connectors go through the firewall somewhere take your time do it right ya know

Fx4wannabe01 Jul 26, 2008 12:49 AM

Ring terminal on the battery terminal. get more wire(16 or 18ga). butt connectors. ring terminal to ground the cb on your frame, fender, whatever. self tapper for that too.

simo2687 Jul 26, 2008 12:49 AM

ok i think i can get it

RangerMuse Jul 26, 2008 12:58 AM

Just take your time man it will turn out alright


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