Power to Cigarette Lighter

bbade · 03-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Hey guys I am in the process of relocating my Power FC Commander. I am using the cigarette lighter to hold the Commander. I am unsure of how the cigarette lighter actually gets power, does it need the physical lighter part to complete the circuit? I just want to take the necessary precautions so that it doesn't accidentally heat up and start a fire. Also is there a fuse I can pull that controls only the cigarette lighter.

Thanks in advance guys.

Twins · 03-31-2008, 08:31 PM

i'm sure you can unplug from the back of it

SLOASFK · 03-31-2008, 08:45 PM

to unplug it, your best bet would be to remove the gauge cluster, good, cover, etc. It's only 2 screws and it pulls out pretty easy. from there, it's just a plug in the back. It needs a piece of metal touching the back and the sides in order to complete the circuit, but to be safe, I'd unplug it too.

bbade · 03-31-2008, 09:03 PM

Alright thanks guys, I suppose I'll try and just disconnect it. I know that there is no way for a wood dowel to complete a circuit, but i'd rather be safe

0110-M-P · 03-31-2008, 09:04 PM

I'm guessing you are going to mount it like I have mounted mine (using a power adapter plug)...so if you are, just buy a power adapter plug that uses a fuse in it...remove the fuse and you are set.

bbade · 03-31-2008, 09:23 PM

yeah that's pretty much exactly what I am doing except that I made one up with an old broomstick and some sheet metal I had lying around. It turned out real nice with some matte black textured spray paint.

0110-M-P · 03-31-2008, 11:39 PM

Ahh, cool idea with the broomstick. That picture is of my old FD, but I have done the same thing with my newer one...you will love the location of the commander.

03-31-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 18	Power to Cigarette Lighter Hey guys I am in the process of relocating my Power FC Commander. I am using the cigarette lighter to hold the Commander. I am unsure of how the cigarette lighter actually gets power, does it need the physical lighter part to complete the circuit? I just want to take the necessary precautions so that it doesn't accidentally heat up and start a fire. Also is there a fuse I can pull that controls only the cigarette lighter. Thanks in advance guys. __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction.

03-31-2008, 09:03 PM	#4
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 18	Alright thanks guys, I suppose I'll try and just disconnect it. I know that there is no way for a wood dowel to complete a circuit, but i'd rather be safe __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction.

03-31-2008, 09:04 PM	#5
0110-M-P Avid Installer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Rep Power: 18	I'm guessing you are going to mount it like I have mounted mine (using a power adapter plug)...so if you are, just buy a power adapter plug that uses a fuse in it...remove the fuse and you are set. __________________ 1993 T04Z BB RX-7 1983 RX-7 GSL M-P Racing Project Blog

03-31-2008, 09:23 PM	#6
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 18	yeah that's pretty much exactly what I am doing except that I made one up with an old broomstick and some sheet metal I had lying around. It turned out real nice with some matte black textured spray paint. __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction.

03-31-2008, 11:39 PM	#7
0110-M-P Avid Installer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Rep Power: 18	Ahh, cool idea with the broomstick. That picture is of my old FD, but I have done the same thing with my newer one...you will love the location of the commander. __________________ 1993 T04Z BB RX-7 1983 RX-7 GSL M-P Racing Project Blog

03-31-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
Twins The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	i'm sure you can unplug from the back of it

03-31-2008, 08:45 PM	#3
SLOASFK Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 155 Rep Power: 18	to unplug it, your best bet would be to remove the gauge cluster, good, cover, etc. It's only 2 screws and it pulls out pretty easy. from there, it's just a plug in the back. It needs a piece of metal touching the back and the sides in order to complete the circuit, but to be safe, I'd unplug it too.