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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 09:16 AM
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Besy (easiest) place to get a 12v ignition source from?
ML400, I'm wanting to put a flush mounted USB C port in the console/dash (with hidden wiring), wheres the best place behind the dash to grab a 12v ignition switched source from ? Ideally if i can remove the radio or AC controls and get access to a wire that would work, just need to know which color wire and where!
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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 10:58 AM
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The easiest way is to use 12v directly from the "cigarette lighter socket"
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You can circuit tap into the fuse box on the passenger side dashboard.

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Originally Posted by mike919
You can circuit tap into the fuse box on the passenger side dashboard.
THAT is a graceful solution to a very common problem. I like it.
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Thats the current solution for my Dashcam, works well.
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Originally Posted by mike919
You can circuit tap into the fuse box on the passenger side dashboard.
Thanks for the info, i did the job this morning, 4 bolts to loosen the center console, lifted it up and tapped into the cigarette lighter wiring,
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