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I am installing my 2055 in my explorer and wanted to know if there is a problem with hooking up the power wire to the cigar lighter wire. I dont use it and it is in the perfect spot. I also want to be able to turn the scanner on without having the car on. THanks
 

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wildbillx said:
I am installing my 2055 in my explorer and wanted to know if there is a problem with hooking up the power wire to the cigar lighter wire. I dont use it and it is in the perfect spot. I also want to be able to turn the scanner on without having the car on. THanks

That's a perfect connection point! Be sure to include the proper fuse between it, and your radio however. The cigar lighter is usually fused at around 25 amps.
 
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