Coelacanth
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So, I was looking for a way to install my 1320electronics Bluetooth adapter box so it would be almost fully concealed, and found the ideal location. After removing the ashtray cup (I don't smoke so it's not needed) and lifting up the shifter top bezel, I found that the unit would fit nice and snug in the niche to the left of the shifter assembly, and the thick ALDL cable tucked away inside the left side of the plastic console. Now all that's barely visible is the ALDL connector plug and a bit of cable before it routes under the console at the front.
What I want to do is get rid of the cigarette lighter power plug and splice directly into the ignition wire so when the key is "On", the ALDL adapter gets power. I've noticed when I plugged in the adapter to the cigarette lighter, it powers on regardless of whether the key is on or off, which will drain the battery, that's why I want it to only power on when the key is turned on.
What's the easiest way for me to locate the ignition-on wire? I believe I'm looking for a pink wire with a black trace, but where can I find it? There are links to wiring diagrams over at GNTType.org but the scans are so pixelated, they're practically useless.
Example:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/images/wiring_images/ignswitch_hlights_speedsnsr.jpg
What I want to do is get rid of the cigarette lighter power plug and splice directly into the ignition wire so when the key is "On", the ALDL adapter gets power. I've noticed when I plugged in the adapter to the cigarette lighter, it powers on regardless of whether the key is on or off, which will drain the battery, that's why I want it to only power on when the key is turned on.
What's the easiest way for me to locate the ignition-on wire? I believe I'm looking for a pink wire with a black trace, but where can I find it? There are links to wiring diagrams over at GNTType.org but the scans are so pixelated, they're practically useless.
Example:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/images/wiring_images/ignswitch_hlights_speedsnsr.jpg