[Beachtech]

Is there any easy way to change the 12V to rear accessory jack (above the jack storage area) to be always-on? I have some low-draw accessories that I would like to plug in that jack so they can get charged/powered when the car is off/parked.

I know could run a lead to the battery and fuse it, but that's a lot of cable to run/molding to remove to do that. I was hoping there was a 12v line in the area I could safely tap. This Ody does NOT have a trailer towing package on it (some of those packages bring a 12v from the battery to the trailer harnness to charge the trailer battery).

Thank you.

 

[cebu 888]

You can try to tap from the dome light at the back but I dont have a clue what fuse is it under that will not blow when you plug in those accessories.

 

[Beachtech]

Did the 2005 have the inverter option? Is the inverter only turn on with the key? I would think the power wire for the inverter might be in that rear side compartment.

 

[wusthof]

this REALLY pissed me off too........having to turn on the ignition to charge something is such a pain. i killed the battery just by wanting to charge my iphone and ipod speakers during a camping trip. I guess every manufacturer has dropped the ball in some way or another. i'm gunna be doing a lot of research on this fix because this is BS Honda!!!

 

[1001Jim]

Yes, My Olds Silhouette had both front and rear power supplies that were always live. I sure miss having them and my auto on headlights. Now after trading it in on my 06 EX-L Res I sure wish Honda had stepped up and followed this.

 

[engfant]

Greatest invention ever.

 

[BadBart]

Greatest invention ever.

+1

Also, It has been a while since I did a Honda electrical hack, but I think you can use the hot lead that is already running, and fused, and just connect to a different ground (run the ground to a nearby bolt) to get a constant on connection... I think it works that way... again, been a while since I did it. But we did something very similar for an aftermarket accessory I put in my trunk in a 91 Accord.

BB.

 

[wusthof]

right on!!! anyone else do this mod or any other??? tia

 

[wusthof]

here ya go....will be dun within hopefully a week
How to Wire a Honda Odyssey 12V Power Outlet When the Motor Is Not Running | eHow.com

 

[engfant]

I'm installing head rest monitors and will be running power from a fuse box this weekend (hopefully). I'll post the results when I finish.

 

[Bill in Houston]

this REALLY pissed me off too

This actually makes you angry? People are dying because their corrupt governments are profiting off humanitarian food aid, and THIS makes you angry? Raise your head, and open your eyes.

 

[wusthof]

This actually makes you angry? People are dying because their corrupt governments are profiting off humanitarian food aid, and THIS makes you angry? Raise your head, and open your eyes.

geezus christ....there always one in a foum

 

[Bill in Houston]

there always one in a foum

Isn't there? Get an education. And I'm not talking about your poor grammar.

 

[Boogety Boogety]

Isn't there? Get an education. And I'm not talking about your poor grammar.

Let's not turn this forum into the typical pissing contest found in other fora. Stick to the point and leave politics, religion, attitude and superstitions out of it. :nothappy:

If you just have to scream about starving babies and corrupt governments, go visit Off Topic and have a go there. Here, we're talking tech, and we don't really give a crap about man's inhumanity to man. :tongue:

 

[Beachtech]

Danger!

A few problems with this eHow:

• Running a lead(s) to the battery from the back is what I wanted to avoid.
• This eHow doesn't talk about fuses at all. Leaving out a fuse on the + lead at the battery is a recipe for FIRE.

here ya go....will be dun within hopefully a week
How to Wire a Honda Odyssey 12V Power Outlet When the Motor Is Not Running | eHow.com

 

[bw03]

Also, you should always ground on the chassis and not at the battery. If the battery ground came loose, all the ground current would be fed through that little ground wire you just made which, unless it's a 4 or 2 gauge wire, would most likely over heat.

 

[nwf_snake]

Hey 3rd Geners! 2nd Geners have been tapping into the 20 amp power seat circuits and installing aux sockets under the seat. Is that not an option in the 3rd Gen? Do a search if you need to see specifics.

 

[Beachtech]

Very helpful

Yes, I love these too. I will be using one if I need to make a run to the front.

Greatest invention ever.

 

[BadBart]

Just a thought. Does your van have the power lift gate? That circuit is live engine on or off, and probably is a decent power rating, you could potentially tap into that. It would be in the right place.

BB.

 

[Sid62atIMS]

Fuse link Adapter

Yes, I love these too. I will be using one if I need to make a run to the front.

Very interesting! What is this in the photo and how can it be identified by brand or model number? Where can it be purchased and how exactly is it used? Thanks!