Ignition wire question

[suthrncop]

Although I used to be mechanically inclined, over the years I have lost most of what I didn't already know.  So here I am today hooking up a small amp and speakers to my 2014 Valk.  I am placing the amp under the seat with a relay and need to tie it into the ignition so I won't run the battery down....SO my question is, where would  the best/easiest place be to tie into the ignition and what will the wire look like?
Thanks in advance for any help

[Bill Havins]

Under the seat, very close to where you are installing your audio unit, you'll find two relays, one for the high beam, and one for power to the turn signals/accessories (I think I have that right - doing this from memory).

Anyway, near the two relays you'll find a capped 2-pin plug (Honda refers to the plug as a "dummy" since it is capped and not in use).  The green wire attached to the plug goes to ground.  The Blue/Green wire gets power from fuse #2 which is the "accessories" fuse.  So, this plug is the "perfect" power source for what you're doing.  I have my Rostra Cruise Control plugged into that plug on my Valkyrie.

Hope this helps.

Bill

[suthrncop]

Thanks that is just what I need

[suthrncop]

Found the plug (I think) but it is a green wire and a green/black wire.  Took the cap off of the plug now to try and find the piece that will replace the cap to connect the wires.  I hope it is a common plug that an auto place may carry.  Or is there any way to use the original cap, does it have the necessary internals to attach the wires

[Robert]

You are better off making your own connections since it will be a bit hard to find the proper connector. Wire colors are correct, but you can verify by removing the #2 fuse and if the power goes off you know you have the correct one also.

[suthrncop]

Yeah, I see that , went to a few box auto parts stores with no luck

[suthrncop]

Checked with the dealership, they said that the outlet is a diagnostic port but there is an adapter to use it as an acc connection.  The piece is $12.  Not sure if it’s the right part though till I can get by there Thursday and look at it