i heard that i can hook the cc to the remote wire... and use the power from the remote wire to power the cc.

good, no good?

 

^^^ not good..

run it off a relay or someting...

id imagine you can burn out the remote quiete easily

 

sorry if i sound like a complete noob, but we're trying to build a custom trunk for my friend and we're almost ready to install the cc's.
where can i find a relay??... what does it do?

 

I think you've got it there, just like MikeMac said. And you just get a small inline fuse holder from crappy tire or wherever.

If the light is going in the trunk it's nice to have it wired to the trunk light switch instead of messing with the remote. Don't need the light on while the trunk is closed.

 

sorry if i sound like a complete noob, but we're trying to build a custom trunk for my friend and we're almost ready to install the cc's.
where can i find a relay??... what does it do? </font>[/QUOTE]Although I've never used one, they basically are are distrbution block for a stronger 12v signal to turn on multiple amps, etc. The remote signal turns the relay on. The straight remote line from the hu is only strong enough to turn on 2 maybe 3 amps.

Gene

 

"sorry if i sound like a complete noob, but we're trying to build a custom trunk for my friend and we're almost ready to install the cc's.
where can i find a relay??... what does it do? "

A relay is just an electromagnetic coil that when energized closes contacts. When the voltage is removed from the coil, spring pressure opens the contacts.

Any auto supply store, or elecrical supply store will carry relays. Princess Auto in Whitby has a wide selection of automotive relays.

 

thx guys... but which setup will be the safest??

i'm leaning towards using the light in the trunk to power the cc's.

so i can just head to home depot or canadian tire and ask for an inline fuse holder?

 

Bingo.

 

i tried it out tonite...

IT WORKED!!! THX GUYS.

 

Great!