I talked to a friend of mine who until recently was service manager at
a Lincoln-Mercury dealer. His wife currently has a 2000 Sable. He
said the outlet is fused for 15-amps, and apparently feeds from a
distribution panel fused for 20-amps. I would think you would be OK
with a 50-watt radio as long as you don't put anything else on the
outlet.

Dick - W6CCD

Thanks for the reply! Finally one with information instead of speculation!

I'll consider what you've told me, although I am now thinking I might just go
ahead and wire it directly to the battery, like I have it in my other car right
now.
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Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
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