WORKISSLOW

I want to run power to the passenger compartment to supply a 100 Watt Transmitter. I was thinking of just using one of the empty fuse slots in the fuse box under the hood. (10 amp fuse)

I took the cover off the fuse box and it looks like you just unbolt the batter cable and release the plastic clamps/fasteners around the edge of the fuse block. Is this correct?

I want to ask before I started tearing into it.

Thanks

Chromeshadow

You do not need to do that, there are a couple empty spots in the fuse box, all you need is a fuse-connector that plugs into the main fuse box under the hood.
The red wire that goes to a 5 amp fuse was supplied by Starkey with their fog lights, I'm sure you can find the same fuse and connector from an auto supply store.

WORKISSLOW

Thanks, that is a good tip, that would be easier then pulling it out and wiring it. I will go see if the local Auto parts store have those connectors. The harness that came with the transmitter does have its own inline fuse anyways.

Did you run any wires back through the fire wall? Is there a good spot?


I am wondering if there is some wires that are already in the harness that could be used but are not currently used? Maybe those circuits are already wired in and just dead end somewhere convenient?

Chromeshadow

Here is where I run wires through the firewall, it's easily accessible from the engine and passenger sides

Funster_2011V6

A transmitter, huh? Must be a hamster.

If you pull down the passengers front inner fender liner you'll find a nice wiring grommet pass through. Since the battery is just above it you can go there for a positive, and there is even a factory auxiliary binding post to attach an eyelet.

Here's another tip, if you remove the sattelite radio antenna from the trunk lid the hole is nearly perfect to install a NMO connector.

That's where I have my low profile 1/4 wave attached. 73

WORKISSLOW

Thanks for the tip,
I mounted my radio under the glove box and I just tapped into fuse position one behind the kick panel on the passenger side, which was not being use. I might consider moving to straight off the battery, but it seems to be working just fine.

I actually have a SSB CB, its a group standard item for an emergency preparedness group I belong to. I am using a wilson 5000 magnetic base whip that I keep in the trunk for emergencies.