I got a power door lock kit, for my 92 prelude S, and it says i need a 12 volt wire, preferably from the fuse box.
my question is, which wire should I use? i know i should get a wire tester but im kinda broke right now and I would rather not get one unless absolutely necesary
thanx for your help
-Charlie

 

check the helms if you have one ... dont bother asking for the link to one on HT auto point deductions ... i wonder if its the same wiring for 5th and 4th gens ... let me check mine ... untill then ask someone witha 4th gen helms to help u out ... pece

 

thanks
anyone know for sure?

 

use the 12 volt power source to your headunit

 

thanks, but where is that?

 

use the 14 or 12 gauge WHITE wire running to your igintion switch located close to the steering column. Ignition is black/yellow if you need that too. located in the same place.

 

thanks!!!

 

is there one for the cigarette lighter?
Because i never use it, so I could just use the 12v wire to the cig lighter if there is one.
thanks

 

don't use that one..the voltage is only available when the ignition is on.

 

what should I use then?
I dont wnat to mess anything up that ill need

 

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there ya go. the ignition power wire is always hot.

there's a memory wire ( i think its yellow ) that goes to the headunit.. however, i don't think its 12v.. you could try tapping that..i know it gets constant voltage but how much..don't know. Whichever wire you splice into..be sure to do it properly with solder or a real good crimp set + electrical wire.

 

thanks!!! , and yeah its the yellow one
for anyone else that needs a 12 volt source at all times


Modified by 4thgenlude at 5:35 PM 8/26/2004

 

it didnt work. grrrrrrr
it gets constant voltage but its not a 12 v, i think

 

google search a 4th gen wiring diagram and find the constant hot wire for the ignition. that's your best bet.

 

and buy a multimeter. is $10 too much to ask to not screw up your car?