Matrix 100W Inverter Install (1 Viewer)

[Chris Wilcox]

On the weekend I installed the Matrix switches and 100W inverter that I bought about a year ago. This may not be the best way to install it but it is how I did it and I'm happy with the result which looks factory.
I located the switches to the left and right of the rear heater switch.
IGN power came from the yellow wire on the rear heater switch.
The switch bulb power was tapped from the Green and Green/White wires on rear heater switch.
Main power was tapped off the cigarette lighter gray wire as I don't ever use the lighter.
Some pictures:

Inverter is under the drivers seat. Left bolt is 3 inches away from the left drivers seat mount bolt. I slightly re-angled the matrix black bracket so the inverter wasn't so high in the back. Mounting bolts are self drilling/tapping fasteners, drilled through the carpet into the seat cross beam. Wires run under carpet across to middle then forward under consoles. Rear matrix bracket cut and rebent to provide some support to rear of inverter. (the extra wire you see there is for my seat heater)

Picture of switch and outlet. Opening the 115V cover requires the tip of your finger but it is still easily done with my decent sized fingers.

 

[Chris Wilcox]

I just used any 12V relay rated for the current and tied it up behind the HVAC control switches.
Wiring diagram completes this post. Hand written colors indicate the wire I used from my stock.

 

[miked1]

Clean install. I've been looking to the same thing recently to charge my devices and such. Where'd you source the inverter and switches from?

 

[Chris Wilcox]

ebay actually, $30 or so plus shipping.

 

[Aggiesdm]

Nice looking install. I have to ask...What tape is in the cassette player?

 

[Chris Wilcox]

Hits of the 60's or something. I listen to tapes occasionally. Quality sucks but the experience is enjoyable. Love the cruisers player that allows you to skip songs. I actually replaced bulbs in the radio rather than swap it out for a modern unit, haha.