what does it connect to? the 12v socket in the car or the car's battery? Got it solved. Thanks to all who posted
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It can connect to either. It aslo really depends on the load that it will be supplying power to also. It the load is more than let's say 1/2 (.5) amps (multiply watts x voltage) it would be better connected directly to the battery. I've often used mine for powering a refrigerator and even a small window A/C unit (separately). Each of those draw about 5 amps so I have my inverter connected to a deep cycle marine battery (designed for this type application) with heavy duty battery gauge wire to be able to handle that high current draw. Hope this answers your question.
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It's made to connect to a battery pack with al least 60 amp hour (ah) like a car battery. I used it to power our High School Marching Band's PA system and Keyboard amp.
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Connects directly to battery Positiove and negatiove posts..........I suggest using a heavy duty fuse which is flat and has a clear fuse box.also thru amazon. Easy install. It does coem with cables.
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My guess would be that it can't handle the amp draw? From what I read about it, it seamed to work fine for items that are 12V but do not require much amperage to operate. The car radio draws only a little but of amps to operate. The only other thing that I can think of is try it on another outlet. I have an older home and not all the outlets are grounded. It may not be getting full power on a non-grounded outlet. Also make sure the connection betweenthe two is snug. The connector I bought did not sit very well in the devices outlet plug so I used zip ties to keep the connection nice and tight. My guess would be that it can't handle the amp draw? From what I read about it, it seamed to work fine for items that are 12V but do not require much amperage to operate. The car radio draws only a little but of amps to operate. The only other thing that I can think of is try it on another outlet. I have an older home and not all the outlets are grounded. It may not be getting full power on a non-grounded outlet. Also make sure the connection betweenthe two is snug. The connector I bought did not sit very well in the devices outlet plug so I used zip ties to keep the connection nice... » Read More My guess would be that it can't handle the amp draw? From what I read about it, it seamed to work fine for items that are 12V but do not require much amperage to operate. The car radio draws only a little but of amps to operate. The only other thing that I can think of is try it on another outlet. I have an older home and not all the outlets are grounded. It may not be getting full power on a non-grounded outlet. Also make sure the connection betweenthe two is snug. The connector I bought did not sit very well in the devices outlet plug so I used zip ties to keep the connection nice and tight. « Show Less
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There will be constant current at the excitation terminal when connected. Had mine over a year with no problems. Be sure to connect the alternator charging wire. I have one terminal charging the car battery and the other charging four batteries for my audio
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I am not sure but could test it for you. Are you able to have it installed so it's connected to the battery of the car? If you want to me to email you the results I can.
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Battery? What battery? Mine is powered by DC but there is no battery. Just the 12v wiring in my motor home, like in an automobile.
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Mine turns on with the car adapter it doesn't turn on with battery because the battery doesn't last. If it doesn't turn on with the adapter correctly then feel free to return it.
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Sorry, Mine works perfectly, but I have only connected it in the car to a laptop computer.
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Hi Bryan,So your car does not have a cigarette lighter socket? Whoops! Unfortunately I am not familiar with what new cars have and have not with regards to a 12V DC output. The item that you have bought requires either a USB or a cigarette lighter type connector. I guess that I would ask your car guy if you have such an output connector in the car or can one be installed. I have not heard of this before. Good luck.r
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We noticed the the blinking occurred when the A/C was on. Suspected that it had to do with the power draw somehow. Car was totaled shortly after we discovered the connection so we never got a chance to troubleshoot more on it.
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I think it is a car Battery. I have mot pulled mine out but that's what I read some where before I bought Mine.
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Dear Kenneth, Thank you for your message. There should be a built in charger in your system that is charging the battery. If you have the battery for a long time and it is not working, most likely the problem is with the battery not the charger. If you are sure that the issue is with the charger, then most likely you need a 12v 2amp charger. Unfortunately I wasnt able to find one with the model number you have provided us with. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.
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I know I'm really late on this conversation but as an alternative to the answer from Bill L. is to take your vehicle to an Autozone or O'Reilly's or some other auto parts store that will connect a code-reader to your vehicle for free, make sure the code is from the O2 sensor and have them clear it. Disconnecting the battery on newer cars can be a bigger pain because of all the advanced electronics. At the very least it will save you from having to reset all your radio presets!
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You need to purchase another cable for between the battery and the switch and then the other terminal on the switch connects to the car with the existing + wire. You will prob have to change the connector to attach to the existing wire.
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Do you have one of the cars that require the key/engine on to power the cigarette lighter? Check and reset your auto fuse/breaker. If not tripped then bad contact/wire break somewhere. After that I have no suggestions.
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Return it would be my best suggestion, get your money back now while you still can. According to the user manual the closest issue that it covers to the one you are describing is: 2. What to do if it can't start up? Answer: Please check whether you have installed the OBD II connector correctly, and whether you have turned on the power supply. So try it on another OBDII car if you can and verify it is not something wrong with your vehicle, then return it when you are certain it is a piece of junk.
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That usually happens when powering it from an adapter/source that didn't come with the device -- are you connecting it directly to a USB port in your car or into a 3rd party USB charger, for example ?
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I'm guessing the plug in your connector is round, this one is oval with 8 holes connection. If oval and connection work, I don't see, why not Word of caution! if you don't unplug from battery when charging it will burn out circuit board. Mine did!! sorry couldn't be more help! charging