I am about in install a system in my car that consists of a head unit, Modifry DCI, components, sub, two amps plus Pioneer iPod, 6 disk and Sirius modules.

I have everything pretty well planed out but I have two questions.

The iPod, 6-disk and Sirius need a constant + connection.

Is there a good place to tap in behind the seat area that I can connect all three of these too?
Also, unless I am wrong they are just memory leads and will no draw too much current. Is that correct???

 

I would either run a new fused wire from the battery, or use a fuse tap at the panel on a constant power source. I put a pic of the tap below. I am sure there is some power back there, but this way you don't interfere with any other stuff. Also, I don't know about the Sirius, but my XM unit draws most of it's power from the constant connection. The ign wire is just for the turn on. You may have that backwards. Be safe and do it right. Then you don't have to worry. Out of the tap or new wire options, I would do the new wire to bat, but it is slightly more work.


Tap:

 

Goo idea! Where can I get those things? I would like to get a couple of them so I can redo my air horns as well. I saw them once on a car tv show but I have never seen them anywhere else.


Thanks!

 

I have seen them at autozone.

 

Nice! Thanks! DO you know if the "Not Used" fuse slots under the hood are live if I were to put one of these in there?

 

Only one way to find out

Well, two actualy:

1) try and see if it works
2) get a meter or test light

My vote is for #2

 

Also, make sure you get the right size. Ours is the mini if I remember correctly. they sell a bigger one too that wont fit.

 

Yeah I felt pretty stupid after posting that last one. I went out and tested it and its live! Thanks for your help and for not hazing me too bad.

 

Yup! Looks like we need the ATC version. Thanks again!

 

Well, you helped me out too. I have always wondered about the empty slots. Now I know. May come in handy.