What is the tapped wire size when installing remote starter?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by DavidAJ, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. DavidAJ

    DavidAJ Junior Member

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    I am planning to install a remote starter bypass device and am wondering what the wire size is that I will be tapping into so that I can buy the right sized taps. Posi-taps seem to be the best tapping devices that I've seen online and they have a 20-22 gauge version that I assume would work well for this job. I know that using the right size tap is critical and I want to get this right, first try. Those wires look awfully small.

    Thanks for your thoughts.
     
    #1 DavidAJ, Mar 7, 2014
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    what size posi-taps did you buy?
     
    #2 StarCaller, Nov 8, 2014
  3. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    Most all car wiring under the dash is 16 gauge. Some are 18. 20-22 is used only for electronic controls like the Smart key Start button, which uses a 5 volt circuit.
     
    #3 Mike500, Nov 8, 2014
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