Wiring in GPS

[DrTaco]

Hey all,

Thinking about getting a GPS unit in the car (Garmin 885T). I don't want wires running all over my dash (and my radar dectector is already in the cig lighter), so I was curious on if anyone had any luck wiring their GPS into their car? And if so, where did you tap into?

Thanks in advance guys,
Mark

 

[Tractionless1]

Get a battery powered unit then. My Garmin 200W lasts 4hrs and can always be quickly plugged in the lighter for a quick power up. Not to mention I can take it on my sportbike without having to worry about converters and wires there as well, and hell you can still use it on foot!!

 

[boosted2000si]

Id hardwire the detector in. I did mine and wired it into the radio.

 

[rw95gt]

i wired my detector into the fuse box under the dash. i cant remember what fuse i used.

 

[Satan's Snake]

Id hardwire the detector in. I did mine and wired it into the radio.

i wired my detector into the fuse box under the dash. i cant remember what fuse i used.

how'd you guys do that I'm very interested in doing that myself but don't want to mess anything up

 

[traktrbeam]

Get a two-outlet lighter plug.

 

[SicStang03]

Get a battery powered unit then. My Garmin 200W lasts 4hrs and can always be quickly plugged in the lighter for a quick power up. Not to mention I can take it on my sportbike without having to worry about converters and wires there as well, and hell you can still use it on foot!!

Yup, I use my nuvi without the cord until it needs a quick power-up :beer:

 

[futureSVT]

you should be able to use the radio fuse under the dash. and run a wire from there to the unit, this is what i did for my radar. but i think you might need this to convert the voltage. dont hold me to this though i just did a quick google
Direct Wire 12-30V DC Hardwire Pigtail Cable for Garmin Nuvi 205 255 265T 275T 350 360 550 650 680 750 755T 765T 785T 850 885T MagellanRoadmate 120...

 

[Tmac01baller]

Or get one of these:
Kenwood - DNX8120

It has built in Garmin GPS, DVD playback, ipod control and a crap load of other features that you just can't beat. You can watch videos of it on youtube to see it in action. Its amazing. Browse around and you can find it for under $1000. There is also a new unit coming out in May, the DNX 9140, and its supposed to have even more features. Check it out on google. Either way you can't go wrong with this.

 

[DrTaco]

Thanks for the feedback all! Im going to look into the fuse/good spot for wiring this weekend and let you all know. Otherwise, I'll just be using the battery. Thanks again.

 

[futureSVT]

get your self a volt meter or test light, that will make your life soo much easier

 

[RazorGTP]

Or get one of these:
Kenwood - DNX8120

It has built in Garmin GPS, DVD playback, ipod control and a crap load of other features that you just can't beat. You can watch videos of it on youtube to see it in action. Its amazing. Browse around and you can find it for under $1000. There is also a new unit coming out in May, the DNX 9140, and its supposed to have even more features. Check it out on google. Either way you can't go wrong with this.

Will that unit fit? I thought our cars were only 1 1/2" Dins?

 

[Tmac01baller]

Will that unit fit? I thought our cars were only 1 1/2" Dins?

Oh yeah it definitely fits. There are a few people on this site that have either this model or one of its brother models. Browse around this thread and you can see a few people with it in their cars http://www.svtperformance.com/forum.../541717-post-pics-your-car-stereo-system.html .It also has it listed as a fit on crutchfield.