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[05omegav6]

Blimey, how much junk do you guys need to plug in

Very rare for either of my ciggy lighters to be in use


You're clearly all gadget freaks

One for the Idiot box, and one for the phone. Ashtray rattles when open, so only use that socket if I really need to, besides, it makes the place look untidy.

rear one disconnected incase some eejit pukes in it

[blackviper90210]

Just out of curiosity, is there any difference with using USB connections when charging in a car etc, compared to the ciggy lighter plugs?

[Dave DND]

Just out of curiosity, is there any difference with using USB connections when charging in a car etc, compared to the ciggy lighter plugs?

How do you mean ?

[blackviper90210]

Instead of using bulky lighter plugs etc, hard wire a USB socket? Smaller more compact, but didn't know if it works just as well as a ciggy plug/socket?

[Dave DND]

many of the multiple lighter sockets now incorporate the 5Volt USB sockets, and there is no problems in hardwiring these in as mentioned above. Some even have multiple USB sockets on them like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Way-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Charger-Socket-2-USB-port-/280716976767?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_PowerAdaptors_SM&hash=item415c09227f

but just watch that the overall load does not exceed around 10 amps, as that is about all the vehicle wiring can handle - some are fused to 15, but that is the point they fail.

what I really would not advise though, are these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Cigar-Socket-DC12V-AC220V-75W-100W-Power-Inverter-USB-US-UK-ports-/260888554065?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item3cbe2b6a51

[blackviper90210]

Cheers for that Dave. Last question, I hope, I'm looking for an earth point by the drivers glove box. Any suggestions on what to use please. Can I use a dash panel bulb wire? If so, which wire is which? I have a grey/green & a brown wire.

Cheers again!

[05omegav6]

If you remove the drivers glovebox and the kick panel there is an earth post on the door pillar. Using the earth from the dash lights will probably cook the wiring.

Brown is the earth one, earth point should be obvious, connect straight to that

[Dave DND]

If you remove the drivers glovebox and the kick panel there is an earth post on the door pillar. Using the earth from the dash lights will probably cook the wiring.

Brown is the earth one, earth point should be obvious, connect straight to that

What he said !!

 

[blackviper90210]

Cheers for all your help guys, working on it now!!

[jonny2112]

Keep us updated. I'm looking forward to this 

[blackviper90210]

Well I earthed it behind the drivers kick panel fine, but not got it working yet. Using fuse 14, ciggy fuse, I tapped off one of the wires, but its still dead? Didn't blow anything up, so thats a good sign, lol. Will try another live feed when I get a chance. Watch this space!

[RobG]

Well I earthed it behind the drivers kick panel fine, but not got it working yet. Using fuse 14, ciggy fuse, I tapped off one of the wires, but its still dead? Didn't blow anything up, so thats a good sign, lol. Will try another live feed when I get a chance. Watch this space!

Ignition switched on?

[05omegav6]

Black = Switched live ie Ignition ON.
Red = Permanent live ie Always ON.

 

[jonny2112]

Did you ever get sorted?

[blackviper90210]

Did you ever get sorted?

Nope, still no joy

This is why I never became an electrician or mechanic.....I'm bloody useless

Tried again yesterday, but can't get the thing to work.....oh well, just have to live without it now