Hardwired Power Inverter

[balludc]

Could someone point me in the right direction on how to hardwire a power inverter?? I searched the forum but the question either hasnt been answered, or i suck at searching lol .... I think Guru did it.

Also, while i'm at it. How would you relocate one outlet? Common sense tells me to use an extension cord... but what else is involved?

-Derek

[silentalero]

drill holes also, actually I have to hardwire my inverter also just for the fact at car shows they make you disconnect ur battery....doh

[balludc]

Originally posted by silentalero
drill holes also, actually I have to hardwire my inverter also just for the fact at car shows they make you disconnect ur battery....doh
well, i guess whenever you do yours, i'll be getting ahold of you since no one else replied lol

:thumbs:

-derek

[lightningGA]

Originally posted by GrandAmGuru
Removing Center Console:
- Remove the trim ring around the stereo (just pulls right off).
- slide both seats all the way back to get access to the two bolts (or plugs depending on year of the car) that are located in the middle of the center console by the carpet.
- open the center console and remove the lid (makes it easier to work with).
- Remove the rubber "cup" at the bottom of the center console to access 2 bolts down there.
- Remove the front cup holders (in front of shifter) 2 screws.
- Remove a couple bolts that hold the center console to the dashboard (they'll be obvious when you remove the cup holders).
- pry up the trim ring around your shifter (carefully with a flat blade screwdriver)
- remove two bolts in front of lower center console by your feet (they have little caps over them)
- Center console should lift up and out (pull up parking break before lifting).


Powering Unit
- It is recommended that you run a dedicated 12 volt cable to your battery no smaller than 10-12 gauge for safety.
- Sebbie, per your PM you're looking to install the actual unit below the radio under the cubby. You can run a short ground wire over to one of the kick panels and drill a decent ground.

Mounting outlets
Before you mount the unit, you'll want to take it apart (end caps usually come off with a few screws) to get access to the outlets.
- cut the 3 wires going to each outlet (leaving enough room to solder extensions on).
- If you're remote mounting the switch, cut the wires for that as well.
- decide on a mounting location for your outlets making sure you have clearance behind the outlet for the leads (don't want to short out 110 volts). Use a dremel or a sharp utility knife to cut your outlet opening.
- With your holes cut, wire loom 3 wires (16 gauge) and route them from the inverter to the outlet location. Solder the wires to the leads on the inverter making sure to note what color went to what.
- make sure you leave some extra slack in the wires incase you need to move the center console.
- repeat the same steps for the switch.

Once all the leads have been extended, reinstall the center console and then do your final solders to the outlet itself.
- hot glue the outlets in place.
- mount your switch.
- make your battery connection.
- test your outlets.


- it is recommended that you relay isolate the 12volt lead from the battery making the inverter operational only when the vehicle is running (to avoid a dead battery). If you need help wiring up the relay, let us know.

This should get you on the right track. If you run into any problems, please let us know and we'll dop what we can to help you out.

here's the link: http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1589&highlight=inverter

Hope that helps.....

[balludc]

Originally posted by lightningGA
here's the link: http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1589&highlight=inverter

Hope that helps.....
that sure does!... thanks!!! :)

-dc