I am looking to install my pro-197 in my 09ford focus. What is a good way to keep power to my scanner? And any suggestions on installing it would be great as well.
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Power sorce and install 09 ford focus?
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You can go directly to the battery or tap into an unused fuse in your fuse box, if there is one. As far as mounting, in that car I would try either in the arm rest or mounted to the passenger side of the console. Doesn't look like a whole lot of options with that car.
I just temporarily powered my 197 through a 12v cigaret plug for now. However I am getting a lot of interference from the engine. How can I stop this from happening? Also if I go directly to the battery how will I stop the interference there as well?
It is a slight buzzing/humming sound that gets stronger as I step on the gas. When I left off the gas it goes back down.
It is a slight buzzing/humming sound that gets stronger as I step on the gas. When I left off the gas it goes back down.
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Maybe its the alternator?
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Straight to the battery with power and ground, or you'll be getting alternator whine. Find a grommet in the firewall to route the wires, and fuse both power and ground at the battery. Any stereo shop could do this for you if you're not very handy.
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