Fitting switch on Trafficmaster (basic free system)

calibrax · 11th December 2008, 14:09

Ok, I'm planning on fitting my Trafficmaster this weekend... I have all the bits and I also have a switch that I want to fit so I can turn it off if it gets annoying. What I need to know is how to incorporate the switch...

The switch itself is a blue LED switch, which has three terminals :

1 positive feed
2 to appliance
3 negative for LED earth

No 3 is pretty obvious, straight to earth. So the other two connectors will have to attach between the TM harness and the vehicle. But which wire? The harness has a black wire, a green wire, and a pink/black wire. It also has a very short yellow wire, which I don't think is used as it's not mentioned in the 'how to'...

raykay · 11th December 2008, 15:05

Connect the Pink/Black and the Black cables as in the 'How To' instructions.

Using another piece of similar size cable, connect one end to the Light Green/Orange cable (using the instructions and connector in the 'How To') and the other end to terminal 1 on your switch.

Connect the Light Green/White cable of the Trafficmaster loom to terminal 2 of your switch.

As you say, terminal 3 to earth.

baxlin · 11th December 2008, 16:15

When I fitted mine, I had been warned that the beep might get annoying, so I extended the appropriate wire, and left it accessible so I could easily fit a switch.

I've not done so yet, as although I use the good old M25 several times a week, and include London driving, I don't find the beep annoying. It's reassuring, really, as I feel someone's looking out for me........

All together, "ah, bless...."

Malcolm

calibrax · 11th December 2008, 16:53

Cheers guys. I'll give it a bash!

11th December 2008, 14:09	#1
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Fitting switch on Trafficmaster (basic free system) Ok, I'm planning on fitting my Trafficmaster this weekend... I have all the bits and I also have a switch that I want to fit so I can turn it off if it gets annoying. What I need to know is how to incorporate the switch... The switch itself is a blue LED switch, which has three terminals : 1 positive feed 2 to appliance 3 negative for LED earth No 3 is pretty obvious, straight to earth. So the other two connectors will have to attach between the TM harness and the vehicle. But which wire? The harness has a black wire, a green wire, and a pink/black wire. It also has a very short yellow wire, which I don't think is used as it's not mentioned in the 'how to'... __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

11th December 2008, 16:15	#3
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	When I fitted mine, I had been warned that the beep might get annoying, so I extended the appropriate wire, and left it accessible so I could easily fit a switch. I've not done so yet, as although I use the good old M25 several times a week, and include London driving, I don't find the beep annoying. It's reassuring, really, as I feel someone's looking out for me........ All together, "ah, bless...." Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

11th December 2008, 16:53	#4
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Cheers guys. I'll give it a bash! __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

11th December 2008, 15:05	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	Connect the Pink/Black and the Black cables as in the 'How To' instructions. Using another piece of similar size cable, connect one end to the Light Green/Orange cable (using the instructions and connector in the 'How To') and the other end to terminal 1 on your switch. Connect the Light Green/White cable of the Trafficmaster loom to terminal 2 of your switch. As you say, terminal 3 to earth.