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12 volt idea?

Old Feb 27, 2022
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12 volt idea?

So i need wire another 12volt source into my truck. I replaced the factory radio and that comes with a aux port already, so the old aux input is just useless. Could i simply remove the wiring, leave the aux port there and then wire the old wiring to a 12 volt source? I could always just use a fuse pigtail, but i want this 12 volt source to be low key and why not use that wiring?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2022
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You're wanting to convert the factory audio input to a 12vDC output?
 
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When you mention Radio and Aux port in the same sentence, AUX then means an AUDIO plug input to hook up a phone(MP3) to play saved music thru the radio

Aux port on its own, can mean a cigar lighter type 12volt plug in without the "lighter" part
Yes you can use the Aux port wiring for a 12volt device
But remember this is a full time 12volt wire, still has power with key OFF, so anything plug into it will drain the battery if left on with key off




 
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