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11th February 2018, 14:23 | #1 |
Can't help myself
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Traction control power feed for another purpose?
I have the TC wiring in place behind the panel but no TC, nor will I ever have. I've fitted a twin USB socket onto the blanking plate for the missing driver's drink holder. Having found that there is an ignition supply on the unused TC circuit and after considering the current draw would be minimal, I powered the new socket with it as it was an easy option. It works for a short while™ and then stops. Ignition/engine off & on again makes no difference and it stays off for the duration of a journey. Next time I go to start the car, it works again. Rinse and repeat.
Any ideas? All constructive criticism of use of that circuit for this purpose will be listened to. Dougie |
11th February 2018, 14:46 | #2 |
Precise
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Perhaps you should look behind the console front for the LG/Slate wire that would normally feed the traction control switch and originates from Fuse 32. Non facelift situation.
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11th February 2018, 15:24 | #3 | |
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11th February 2018, 18:53 | #4 |
I really should get out more.......
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The Light Green/Slate cable should be an ignition feed from the fuse panel. The Slate/Light Green cable is connected to the ABS ECU, if you have used that cable, it may have a 'stray' feed from the ECU, causing your problem.
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