The Under the Hood Show
Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2008 Jeep Compass and I purchased a simple Bluetooth system that I want to install in it. It’s a standalone system that has an FM transmitter so I can play it over the radio.
Well, I was trying to install it and my original idea was to wire it to the fuse box with one of those adda- circuit connectors until I found out that the fuse box is under the hood and not located under the dash.
I want to splice it into the vehicle wiring with proper fuses, of course, but I need one wire that’s always hot and one that’s hot only when the ignition is on.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Steve in Van Nuys, California Dear Steve, Many people find themselves wanting to add an accessory to their vehicle and have nowhere to draw power from.
The add-a-fuse kit you mentioned is one way to do it, if the current draw is very low.
The second would be to take power from the radio circuit. They have harnesses available to tap into the wires at many car stereo shops.
The first thing you will need to do is find out how much current the device will use. Too much of a draw can damage the vehicle.
Consulting with the folks at the stereo shop will help you to determine draw, as it is something they often must do.
Take care, The Motor Medics
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