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Old 01-25-2011, 08:52 PM
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Headrest DVD Player Install

I just bought the following system which came with a very vague installation instruction. Can someone tell me how to run all the wires through the seat and where to connect for power?


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all the wires should be run down the headrest metal tubes into the seat back, then run under the seat and routed where ever your putting them? For power I believe you can tap the rear cigarette lighter which also should be off when the car is off.
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all the wires should be run down the headrest metal tubes into the seat back, then run under the seat and routed where ever your putting them? For power I believe you can tap the rear cigarette lighter which also should be off when the car is off.
Everything is now in place except I have no idea how to tap orget the wires connected for power.
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You dont sound like you should be doing this yourself, but u need some wire taps from radio shack, they will clip onto the power and ground wires off the cig lighter in the bottom footwell, next to the seat, you will need to open the panel to get access to them.
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Thanks for the suggestion!
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When I am searching for the procedure about how to install a newly purchased headrest DVD player then with the help my friend, I install it in short period of time with good working condition. Sometimes, With the guidelines of professional technicians also we can solve the problem.
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