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Need help finding 12v on rear hatch

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by metal_chair, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. metal_chair

    metal_chair Nashville Prii Unite!

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    I want to install a L.E.D. license plate (see below) but I want to know best place to grab 12v in the hatch lid.

    Thanks in advance

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    #1 metal_chair, Jun 10, 2008
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    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    its in the trunk underneath the floor panel on the right side. Its easiest to get to if you remove the center floor and then lifting the center under floor storage bin out so that the it no longer overlaps it.
     
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    metal_chair Nashville Prii Unite!

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    so is there no switched 12v in the hatch lid itself?
     
    #3 metal_chair, Jun 10, 2008
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    That's the battery, not what I thnk he is looking for. He want to get at the wires in the hatch door that supply current to the license plate light.

    BTW, metal, check to see if these things are legal. I was going to install them, and it turns out they are illegal in NY state.
     
    #4 Doc Willie, Jun 10, 2008
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    metal_chair Nashville Prii Unite!

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    They are legal in TN. for now
     
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    metal_chair Nashville Prii Unite!

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    thats what I want to do but just wanted to know best way and which wires
     
    #6 metal_chair, Jun 10, 2008
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I haven't found much that isn't legal in TN. ;)

    Tom
     
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    The rear wiper should have an ignition switched 12 volt source. Look for a light blue wire at the wiper motor.
     
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    metal_chair Nashville Prii Unite!

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    thanks...
     
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