Kwatro

I really like the TomTom GPS unit, but the adapter is huge and is always a "knuckle-smasher" when hitting 5th gear.

<img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/sbruhns/SQNnTE3GogI/AAAAAAAACP8/FOC0-h5-7LU/s400/TomTom%20Hardwire%20003.jpg">

My solution was to purchase a hardwired kit from eBay (simply cutting off the end of the power adapter would not work as the voltage is wrong).

I wired it directly into the fuse box using one of those "Add a Circuit" things. I left a short piece to run up to the corner of the dashboard.

<img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/sbruhns/SQNnSkPTyUI/AAAAAAAACP0/1THaO_Ge1eE/s400/TomTom%20Hardwire%20001.jpg">

Final result:

<img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/sbruhns/SQNnR5Xj6mI/AAAAAAAACPs/JqMxSo4aHyY/s400/TomTom%20Hardwire%20002.jpg">

A simple mod, but worth the time.<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Hardwire-Power-Cable-for-TomTom-One-One-3rd-Ed-One-XL_W0QQitemZ170263426492QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item17 0263426492&amp;_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&amp;_trkparms= 72%3A1418|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318">eBay link</a></li>

wayred4.2

well done!

audikillsbmw

Nice

thomas1978

job well done

R2.7TA6

very nice, I need a hardwire kit for my Magellan and 2 Garmin units

Grapeking

Nice job - what type of mount do you use?

Biscuit141

when I leave the vehicle, since they seem to get stolen often.

Kwatro

I use the suction mount that came with the unit, but I'd like something better....

Kwatro

I rarely park in bad areas, but I only leave it in on the dashboard when on a road trip...

thxguy

<center><img src="http://lh6.google.com/thxguyca/Rzc86ikUzxI/AAAAAAAABao/gYXV7wxurVI/s800/DSC_8459.JPG"></center><p>2 way 12v splitter under the passenger seat- so I could run the Sirius as well at the same time..

Well Done!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/746530.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/746530.phtml</a</li></ul>