I am going to install the Kenwood KOS-A300 so that I can get a text display for my Ipod and XM. This unit lets you control a number of add-ons (Ipod, Sat, etc) and has a display you can mount. Instead of running wires to the fuse box and ground, are there any potential problems with attaching the wires to a power plug and using the cig lighter instead ? The wires come from a 6 pin molex connected to the Kenwood box. I will not be using many of the wires (mute, etc), just the power and ground. Thanks for any help.
I can't speak for the device, but so long as you don't blow the fuse, the car will be fine with it. The device might have a problem if it always needs a live connection to maintain memory.
It does have an ignition (ACC) wire and another one for battery. I guess I will find out when I connect it. Thanks.
