Cubby box power socket in centre console

[StevenWilliams]

Originally Posted by baxlin

I've used these, and they are easy to use - HOWEVER, at various times, MGR used both standard and mini blade fuses in the passenger footwell fusebox, so please check which yours has - my 2002-reg cdt for instance has standard ones.

They are also very expensive for what they are.

[baxlin]

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

They are also very expensive for what they are.

Steven, I don't know whether you've noticed, but I don't always completely agree with your posts, and vice-versa, but on this occasion, you are spot on!

They are not cheap, and actually, they're not that well made, either, I took the precaution of "fettling" both of mine, to tighten them up, before using them.

The next bit is not for the faint-hearted..................

Another, cheap, even free way of connecting, although not recommended on sophisticated electrics as on the 75, is to strip about 15mm of wire, remove the chosen fuse, fold the exposed wire over the end of the fuse blade, and refit.

Several reasons not to do this, of course - one fuse then covers additional circuits, it's easy to short something out, and very easy to use the wrong blade, so that the new circuit isn't protected by the fuse at all.

I have, however, to admit to using this method on previous cars...................

[StevenWilliams]

Originally Posted by baxlin

Steven, I don't know whether you've noticed, but I don't always completely agree with your posts, and vice-versa, but on this occasion, you are spot on!

The world is full of differences. Thats what makes is special.

I don't always agree with the wife but that's part of the fun.


Another way to do this is to take off the fusebox and wire in the lead into a vacant slot. That way it's professionally wired in. Surprisingly easy once the glove box is out so you can see what you are doing.

[Simon W]

Bearing in mind the cubby socket sits directly above the handbrake mechanism - has anyone found an easy way to route the power socket cables to a live feed and earth point, without taking carpets up and glove box apart? There is no torch loom on mine so I can't use that for a 12v feed.

Btw, the socket & harness kit probably came with fitting instructions - does anybody have a copy? (There are no instructions with the power socket on its own - p/n YXW100040).

[Devilish]

I have bought the exact same item, bit pricey yes, but not bad for a genuine part, and much better quality that the ones I saw with the plastic cap that my daughter would never put back on. Am fitting it to the back of the cubby box for her. I found a great adaptor from Game, it is a single cig lighter lead with 5 or 6 plugs for all game consoles. Am going to solder and sleeve the plug from her dvd player onto it, then no matter what she takes she will only need one lead that she can keep in her own little private compartment in the rear arm rest. Brilliant I think

I will have to adapt the cubby box insert but will probably wedge the wire under the bottm edge of the centre console to the dash somehow and try to piggy back it to the front socket that I never use because I charge my satnav and phones at work

You will notice that you fit the plastic surround, and then slide in the lighter socket, I hope the front one is fitted the same so I can just pull it out from the front, then probably find I cannot get hold of the wire, then take it t somewhere else

I have been trying to find an oak one the same as in the front, I would soon find a way to adapt the the pointless tiny storage hole facia cover to fit it there, but black will do

I have a 5 hole walnut switch panel I might cut down to two and fit it if I can get switches. I have bought an electric rear blind that I want to be operated from the rear cabinaso. Am going to make a panel for the rear ash tray openng, and cover it with oak veneer, and fit the power socket and switch for the rear blind. I am also buying my daughtert a 9" headrest dvd player, so I may put a power switch there for that too . I will try to cut the switch panel into two double ones and fit them on top of each other if there is room. Will probably end up removing the console but hey ho!

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Simon W

Btw, the socket & harness kit probably came with fitting instructions - does anybody have a copy? (There are no instructions with the power socket on its own - p/n YXW100040).

Routing the cable from under glovebox is relatively simple and needs no major dismantling. I can send you a copy of the original fitting instructions - pm me an email address if you'd like them.

hth

[StevenWilliams]

I agree with Mike.

If you pull out the arm rest box (2 screws) and remove the handbrake gaiter you should easily be able to pull the wires most of the way to the glove box.. Drop the cable down the passenger side and feet it along the edge of the centre console. it will be and snug fit but is kept tidy and hidden. This is the route the OEM stuff takes.

Then just undo the 2 plastic screws under the glove box and pull down the panel. Now you should be able to reach any live cables you want to tap into with ease.

[Roverowner]

Originally Posted by Mike

Routing the cable from under glovebox is relatively simple and needs no major dismantling. I can send you a copy of the original fitting instructions - pm me an email address if you'd like them.

hth

Can I have a copy as well please! Alan:lol: