12v power in trunk

[JMike]

Does anyone know of a 12v power source in the trunk on a 2007 Civic LX?

I just want to get access to a live 12v source that won't be pulling much power but I hate to have to run a wire all the way up to the battery.

I can see that the trunk light has power all the time and that might be an easy source but don't have a wiring diagram so not sure where I could tap into that power source (or where the activation switch is that activates that light.

Any help would be appreciated.

JMike

 

[2slo4u]

What do you want to do?

 

[motakitty]

If you're looking to power an amp then you'd want to run straight from the battery

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[HeX]

Please describe what you wish to power. If its a very low power consumption application, then piggy-backing one of the light wires may suffice. You may need a dedicated line of power if your application demands more power.

 

[JMike]

I actually just installed a trailer hitch on our civic. I installed the trailer light harness and the one I used requires a separate 12v source to load isolate the trailer from the main light system. The trailer I'll be using only has the brake/turn/running lights on the back so it doesn't draw that much current.

I know I should run the source directly to the battery but hate having to drill a hole from the trunk just to run the 12v line all the way to the front end.

Currently I decided to just use a cigarette lighter plug that I ran the 12v line into it so when I actually use my trailer, I can just run the cord through the back seat opening and just plug it into the power outlet. For now that will work but if there is something I can tap into the trunk for it would just be a little easier.

Otherwise I'm open to any other suggestions.

Thank you,
JMike