Re: 1995 90Q: 12V power for stereo/phone

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Mon, 8 Jan 1996, mark komanecky wrote:

> I am trying to wire an in-dash CD and handheld cellular phone into my 95'
> 90Q, and I am having trouble locating a switched +12VDC power source (I
> don't want the stereo and phone to be always on).  Since there isn't a
> Benley's manual available for my car yet, I have been unable to get a good
> schematic that would give me some choices.  My audi dealer isn't any help
> ("just poke around").  Any advice would be appreciated.
> 

The OEM stereo had a switched 12 supply to it, try to tap it from there. 
If not... try cigarette lighter (if in fact switched..)  ..avoid dash 
instruments.
There should also be plenty of switched power at your accesory switches...

bob


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