Figure11 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Guys, Still stuggling with my ElsaWin so could some one tell me the best place to take an ignition switched 12 volt supply from under the bonnet. I want to fit a detector head for detecting stuff! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettadeluxe Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Have you tried checking in the fuse/relay panel under the passenger side carpet. Very easy to access, my phone kit was wired into here, before I ripped it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I'll have a look. Need to find a way through the bulkhead though. Thanks. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Same question, but for a D3. Where can I pick up a switched 12v supply from? It is to run a GPS camera unit and the cables run near the fusebox to the right of the steering wheel. Is there a suitable feed in there? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHe Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Unless your battery is crap or you won't run the car that often, you'd be better with a straight 12v feed as a GPS-based unit that loses power for a few days could need a decent amount of time to re-sync with the satellites and draws very little power. My GPS and other bits that run off my cigarette lighter setup don't appear to hurt the battery after even 3 or 4 days of idle time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostKiwi Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Guys, Still stuggling with my ElsaWin so could some one tell me the best place to take an ignition switched 12 volt supply from under the bonnet. I want to fit a detector head for detecting stuff! Mike [/ QUOTE ] You could always try the relay box under the bonnet... Maybe the 12v feed to the electric fan relay? Just make sure whatever you use you put a fuse between your device and the feed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Guys, Still stuggling with my ElsaWin so could some one tell me the best place to take an ignition switched 12 volt supply from under the bonnet. I want to fit a detector head for detecting stuff! Mike [/ QUOTE ] You could always try the relay box under the bonnet... Maybe the 12v feed to the electric fan relay? Just make sure whatever you use you put a fuse between your device and the feed.... [/ QUOTE ] Great, Thanks, I got elsa win working now so I'll look that up. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Ok, So, spent 4 hours under the bonnet and have been in the Engine management section, into the Relay cupboard in the passenger footwell and dare not touch anything. I remember how clever I thought I was when I fitted contactless ignition to a 3ltr Capri. How do I get thru the bulkhead from the passenger footwell without removing anything major or get a supply off one of the switched fuses in the relay box without resorting to a scotchlock? Any help graetly appreciated. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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