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Hey guys, I am having somewhat of a specialized issue. Here's the deal. I wired an extra 12v outlet to my camry, behind the dash, so I could have a dedicated charger outlet for my ipod. The cord from the charger is then run in through my dash, right below the stereo. I hooked it up, and it works fine, except for the mornings. In the morning I plug in my ipod and it doesn't charge, and simply just does not work. Other than that, it works like a charm. Now, I'm guessing it's the temperature, that it gets to cold in there, and the charger does not function. If you don't think that's the problem let me know, and if it is, can I please have some ideas on how to fix it. Thanks.
The connection is spliced off the existing 12v outlet wires. They are spliced using the two given splicers, provided in the kit i bought to run an extra outlet. It is a napa auto parts brand product.
In the morning I plug in my ipod and it doesn't charge, and simply just does not work.
Do you leave the ipod in the car overnight as well? Fast way to check if ipod or charger would be to hook up a volt meter in the morning when cold and check the output from the charger.
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sounds like your battery may be weak and when left over night, the parasitic drain from keeping memory in the electronig things in your car make the voltage drop below 12v. then, when you drive the car during the day, the alternator recharges the battery enough for you to use it.
how old is your battery?
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"Now, I'm guessing it's the temperature, that it gets to cold in there, and the charger does not function."
Temperature shouldn't have anything to do with it. Try what Eye8pussies sugeested. Before starting the car, check the battery's voltage with a digital volt/ohmeter to see if the voltage is low overnight. Then recheck the voltage after the car has been run for a while. Have you tried the charger in another car or in this car's regular cigarette outlet? Could the charger be the problem? Did you splice the circuit in to a wire that is only live when the ignition is on and are you trying to charge the ipod when the ignition is off?
Ok, I will check it today. The charger works fine in other cars and I am only attempting to charge it when the engine is turned. Also, I used to leave the charger plugged in overnight in the stock 12v outlet, and I never experienced a single problem. But maybe I don't have such a strong connection so I'm running less power to the outlet, so the drain does affect it.
Another question: Would it be better to braid the wires together or to use the splicer? Maybe that would help.
"Another question: Would it be better to braid the wires together or to use the splicer? Maybe that would help."
Braiding the wires together is usually better to keep them from seperating (pulling apart) long term, but as long as you have good clean contact of the 2 wires, it shouldn't be causing a problem like this.
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