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      08-23-2010, 01:42 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by boostm3 View Post
If I decide to use the fuse box rather than tapping into a wire, is this the add-a-circuit product to use?

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0956PT-Mi...=pd_sbs_auto_2

I guess Id have to cut off the butt connector and crimp on a female spade for the V-1 to connect to?
Yes that is the right type of thing to use to come out of the fuse box.

Go that route rather than try to tap in up top. You'll have 0 fit issues (e.g. having to cram the V1 power supply up there), never have to worry about getting the wrong wire (or damaging another while you are up there), and won't give the dealer anything to argue about should your sunroof (or other electronics up there) start having issues down the road.

You don't have to cut the connector off the end of the fuse wire. You simply strip the V1's power wire back, stick it in the connector and crimp it. You might, however, want to crimp on a spade to the ground for the V1 to make it easier to attach somewhere, but it's not a requirement.
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