Jammer_BC Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just installed an OM-1. Couldn't find a constant power source behind the dash, so I joined the constant power and remote power wires from the OM-1 to an "accessory on" wire from a 12V outlet. Is this bad news, or does it really make any difference. I'm not sure why the OM-1 needs a constant power supply... Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehan Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just grab a fuse piggyback or fuse tap and tap it in to something with constant power, it doesn't draw hardly any power at all so you are likely not going to harm anything doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer_BC Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Hey! Thanks for your reply. That was my plan, and I had a fuse-tap on hand, but it's in a 2015 F150, and the fuse box is using ATL fuses, so I don't think my ATM fuse tap will work... Searched for a constant on, and finally gave up... I'm just worried that the "accessory on" power-ups are going to fry the OM-1 after a half-dozen start ups... Can uninstall and rewire if I have to, but it's not an easy fix. Would be nice if it was cool the way I've got it... Edited May 30, 2016 by Jammer_BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I ran 14ga primary wire for power, ground, and remote turn on from my dash to my amps. Small gauge wire like that is easy to run that long and hide. Edit: clarification: from my OM-1 and VM-1 in the dash, back to my sub amp which is what they are connected to. Edited May 30, 2016 by reedal Quote SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 How the hell do you not have or can't find a constant behind the dash? What's your deck hooked up to ? Hell, you have a battery in the vehicle yes? Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Hell, you have a battery in the vehicle yes?Nah, caps bruh Quote On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer_BC Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 What a gong show... Turns out I had constant power, needed accessory power. Ended up taking out the dash media unit, uninstalled my new gauges, dug around with a test light for another hour or so... No idea where any accessory power is in that s.o.b... Guess the head unit comes on by magic. Anyway, ended up putting in a rocker switch wired from a DC outlet to use as remote-on, installed permanent usb outlet there, powers OM-1 and Volt meter... Now can kill charge outlet and meters when parked or when not wanted. These new cars are a PIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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