Where is a good place to splice in for a 12v keyed power source for a wide band ?

I found a power source but it seems to run to my o2 sensor. Is that not a good idea to splice into or what ?

 

i think check in the stereo harness. also i know the ecu harness has a 12v u can tap.

 

There are a lot of power sources in the drivers kick panel. I would get an ignition or accessory source from there. You could also tap the cigarette lighter. I have heard of a lot of interference from using the radio harness.

 

drivers kick panel big thick yellow wire.

 

Remove center shift console. You will see a connector that connects to the cigarette lighter.

On the cigarette lighter connector, you will see a red & black wire. Follow those wires into the opposite end of the connector, and I believe it turns from red to yellow. Anyhow, tap those 12v/ground wires.

Thats what I used for my Innovate LC-1.

 

Jordan its a big thick yellow on that is under the kick panel and it runs into a plug right there ?

I have a meter so i can check also.

 

I have an MR and used the power for the OEM gauges that are already in the car. Since they were connected with spade type connectors it was very easy to tap into them.

 

You can hook it up to anything that you can't use while the cars off...

windshield wiper, cig light, radio etc etc etc

I like getting the make-a-fuse-tap from autozone, pep boys etc It plugs in place of the current fuse and has a wire extension for you to hook up stuff like the wideband.

This is basically it.... You can find it anywhere...

http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/FU...ED_p_7970.html

 

What do you guys like to use to join many wires together?

I just put ring connectors on and find a small nut and bolt to put them together and wrap with a bit of electrical tape. BTW I use the cigarette lighter for power to most of my in car accessories.

 

I solder any connections i make also just to be safe.

 

Very cool!

 

I use those for everything, theyre great and keep everything really clean looking and easy to access. I hate messy wiring

Cheers!

 

Solder.

Electrical tape and twisted wires will not hold up to the rigors of an automotive application (at least not reliably for the long haul). I recommend the solder and shrink wrap method if OEM connectors are not available. It takes a little more time to do things right but it's worth it in the long run. Alot of people like crimp style connectors but the crimps can loosen over time and vibration. I use some crimp style rings and connectors on occaision but I solder them so they will always have good connection.