Rear-View Power Socket
By Doug Watson ■ Illustrations by Julie West
You will need
12V power receptacle I used the Philmore TC600 cigarette lighter plug socket
Wire, 2-conductor, insulated, 20-gauge solid, 6" such as bell wire. Or 2 lengths of single-conductor wire
Cable ties (5) aka zip ties
Wire cutter/stripper
Soldering iron and solder
Ohmmeter or multimeter
A GPS unit is a great car accessory, but the power cord hanging across the dashboard is an eyesore. Many vehicles have 12V power at the rear-view mirror, with a 2-wire plug. Tap into it to straighten up your view.
1. Wire your socket.
Unscrew the Philmore lighter socket to reveal ...
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