Cigarette lighter removal? - Page 2

CDTi · 17th May 2008, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Getting it back in is the problem

Didn't we mention that the whole dash needs to come out?

Ooops....

Raistlin · 17th May 2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by CDTi

Didn't we mention that the whole dash needs to come out?

Ooops....

I had to drop the transmission out of VeeKay to get it back

Zeb · 17th May 2008, 16:01

Most amusing chaps....:lol:

Now, another question....I have wired in the black lead to the cigarette lighter and the green lead to a green wire on the Smartnav...result, it works but the smartnav button stays lit up when the torch is charging....is this additional drain on the battery going to be significant...ie. is the Smartnav now taking current as well? It seems not to be....it is quite handy in that I know the torch is charging!

Btw Eamonn...all wiring is present and correct.....will pm you shortly..

CDTi · 17th May 2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Zeb

...I have wired in the black lead to the cigarette lighter and the green lead to a green wire on the Smartnav...result, it works but the smartnav button stays lit up when the torch is charging....is this additional drain on the battery going to be significant...ie. is the Smartnav now taking current as well? It seems not to be....it is quite handy in that I know the torch is charging!

I don't have Smartnav but that is strange. I would guess that you do not have the torch connected to a "straight" 12V supply. Could you have used the cigarette lighter for both + and - feeds?

If it was me, I would change the connection or at least verify that the Smartnav green lead is just an ordinary 12V supply.

There should be plenty of switched 12V supplies on your newly discovered wiring looms. You could use one of those. I think the torch draws 35 mA at most.

Raistlin · 17th May 2008, 16:22

I would have gone for the 12 volt feed from the cigar lighter as well Carl.

Zeb · 17th May 2008, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

I would have gone for the 12 volt feed from the cigar lighter as well Carl.

I wanted to but there was no nice green wire to match it with....I may have another go on Monday if the battery goes flat tomorrow!

CDTi · 17th May 2008, 16:47

Is your Smartnav working OK, Carl?

Zeb · 17th May 2008, 16:48

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Originally Posted by CDTi

Is your Smartnav working OK, Carl?

Yup, when pressed it announces 'guidance not active'...the only difference is that the switch light stays on..

Zeb · 19th May 2008, 16:18

Right, all re-done with wiring from the cigar lighter, I also added in a further auxiliary socket for good measure as there was twice the wiring needed for the torch.(Which is slowly improving in terms of light lifespan). Sorry Phil, I just couldn't get decent pictures with my mobile...lack of light and no flash

And now.....the passenger cup holder is still sticky

Never mind, it is never used....

Raistlin · 19th May 2008, 16:38

Presumably, your Smartnav light is no longer on as well?

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17th May 2008, 16:01	#13
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Most amusing chaps....:lol: Now, another question....I have wired in the black lead to the cigarette lighter and the green lead to a green wire on the Smartnav...result, it works but the smartnav button stays lit up when the torch is charging....is this additional drain on the battery going to be significant...ie. is the Smartnav now taking current as well? It seems not to be....it is quite handy in that I know the torch is charging! Btw Eamonn...all wiring is present and correct.....will pm you shortly..

17th May 2008, 16:22	#15
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I would have gone for the 12 volt feed from the cigar lighter as well Carl.

19th May 2008, 16:18	#19
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right, all re-done with wiring from the cigar lighter, I also added in a further auxiliary socket for good measure as there was twice the wiring needed for the torch.(Which is slowly improving in terms of light lifespan). Sorry Phil, I just couldn't get decent pictures with my mobile...lack of light and no flash And now.....the passenger cup holder is still sticky Never mind, it is never used....

19th May 2008, 16:38	#20
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Presumably, your Smartnav light is no longer on as well?