Ignition power tap point

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Ignition power tap point

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I just bought a Garmin 2620 and I want to hardwire the power. Where's a good place to tap off so it will shut off with the ignition? Right now it's rigged to my fuse box but it looks terrible.
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The radio harness - yellow wire in the harness should be your switched 12V+
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Post by shrubs2000 »

Thanx. I'll use that one.
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I don't know about your model GPS but, I leave my Garmin III plus on 24/7 with light at it's highest level and never had a starting problem. Yours may draw alot more.
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Post by shrubs2000 »

Not a bad idea but I'm not leaving it in plain site. :>). It's in the glove box or my backpack when not in use. I have it mounted to the steering column. It blocks part of the speedometer but I'm OK with that.

I have yet to run the permanent electric. It was way too hot last weekend plus I had to paint the calipers on my car. :P