hi, i tried that today....i couldn't get any power from it...could there be anything that i did wrong? it saids it has max of 10 amp power.... it didnt even power up my gtech...did i do something wrong? i got the mini-add a circuit at autozone... i got extra wires to run from the mini circuit to my power inverter...i connect it...and wasnt able to get any power...then i remember someone saying flip the mini circuit 180 degree..i did...still no power...

can someone do me a guide? i will apreciate it greatly

 

help

 

dude, did you also connect the black or ground lead from the pwr inverter or gtech to chasis ground? If not connect black to from pwr inverter to any bare metal near circuit box. And don't forget to connect your red or pwr wire from pwr inverter to red on mini circuit. let me know... also turn ignition to 'ON'...

 

my power inverter has large cords...those cords like from your tv....it does not have any color coding...just 2 seperate copper wires..i twisted them together...and connect that to a long cord so i can reach it over to the fuse box...i insert the mini add a circuit with 10 amp fuse...and connect that with my cord from power inverter...turn power on...no power...turn the mini circuit 180...still no power...

 

well then one of those wire is for pwr and the other is ground. you shoul NOT tie them together or they should be in contact w/ eachother. TV or appliance cords have insulations for this! Try one wire to fuse box and the other to ground...

 

thanks... i tie on wires to the mini circuit...where does the ground go?

 

connect to any bare metal w/ a screw...

 

Here is the specifications for the power inverter...i don't know if the 10 amp min-ciruit is enough power...heres some info of the power inverter..

This inverter must be connected only to a 12 volt DC Negative Ground ignition system. Most vehicles are Negative Ground systems. Do not use this inverter with Positive Ground vehicle ignition systems.

Specifications:

Output voltage range - 10 - 125 Volt AC RMS
Max. Continous Power - 140 Watt
Surge Capability (Peak Power) - 280 Watt/ 0.3 Second
Optimum Efficiency - >85%
No Load Current Draw - <300 m A
Wave Form - Modified Sine Wave
Input Voltage Range - 10.5 - 15 Volts DC
Output Frequency(HZ) - 60 Hz (+/- 2HZ)
Replaceable Fuse - 25 AMP <---------------it has 25 amps built in

 

so I guess it still does'nt work.
As far as the specs, I don't think you have problem w/ not enough amperage. What I would advise is for you to start probing yourself why it's not working. Get a multimeter and measure the voltage at the output side of our pwr inverter. you should be seeing 120v AC. What does the manual for pwr inverter say about how toinstall?

maybe post pics of your inverter wiring....

 

they say just plug into cigarette lighter...then WAH LA

 

How long is the cord for the Adapter and where do you want it mounted?

 

the power inverter is going to be mounted on the passenger side on the side of the ECU...and the fuse box is on the driver side...so im using extension wires to connect them...

 

Alright this may not be the best way but it is a way to accomplish this.

You need 12V constant power and ground
1. Go to a car stereo shop and buy a good two peice wire tap. Get the ones that they use (they are easier to use and more relaible)
2. Disconnect the Battery
3. Take the top off your steering column (its only connected by a couple of screws and some plastic clips it should come off easily but be careful and don't force it because it will crack)
4. Find the ignition wiring harness, It is a large bundle of wires that comes up on the driver side of the column.
5. There are several wires in this harness the one you are looking for is white and should be slightly thicker than the others that is the 12V constant.
6. Follow that wire under the dash board and use the wire tap to tap in at the desired location.
7. Connect the ground wire to the frame of the car somewhere the best way is to find a bolt/screw that attaches to a metal part of the car and wrap the ground around it
8. once you are connected attach your extension and place the adapter in the desired location. if you want to connect it on the passenger side you can run the wire under the dash somewhere or hid it under the edge of the carpet.
9. Connect the adapter then connect the car battery and see if you have any juice. (make sure you leave still have access to the 12V wire until you are sure that it is functioning correctly)
10. If you still don't have power then check the wire tap to make sure that the metal on the tap is in contact with the copper of the wire.
11. Put it back together and it should work

Good luck and like I said this is a way not necessarily the best way.

 

im going to try other methods before i do that...tomorow

 

I'm using a pwr inverter thru the cig lighter and the TT and the boost gauge are hard wired into the + of the cig lighter, no power failures yet. I can't see the G-tech usung much more power than that.