Cubby box power socket in centre console

doublekite · 14th May 2009, 08:39

I assume this part is the one which goes in the armrest in the centre console.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...742.m153.l1262

It does not include the harness, which part number is this and are they easy to fit?

Greeners · 14th May 2009, 09:05

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Originally Posted by doublekite

I assume this part is the one which goes in the armrest in the centre console.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...742.m153.l1262

It does not include the harness, which part number is this and are they easy to fit?

That is indeed, harness is not really required, just a bit of cable and a couple of connectors.

doublekite · 14th May 2009, 09:27

I'm not confident with DIY stuff!
Can you expain where I run the cable to please, and what connectors are needed.
I need step by step details!

Parker · 14th May 2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by doublekite

I'm not confident with DIY stuff!
Can you expain where I run the cable to please, and what connectors are needed.
I need step by step details!

The easiest and safest method if you are unsure with wiring is to wire direct to the fuse box. Buy a piggy back fuse holder http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Blade-Fus...3A1%7C294%3A50 this simply pushes into one of the fuse slots under the dash passenger side and will be your live feed. You ideally need to use a 10amp fuse either one that has a permanent supply or one that powers up when the ignition is on. The connectors for the sockest will be male spades. You will also need to earth the socket to the car, one of the main earthing points is in the footwell passenger side just inside the door pillar under the carpet.

I suggest you disconnect the battery if you are unsure but remember to have any codes for radios etc. and if you have sat nav it is firstly powered down.

If unclear please feel free to ask :lol:

G-Acro · 17th May 2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Parker

This simply pushes into one of the fuse slots under the dash passenger side and will be your live feed.

Anyone got a picture of just were exactly this fuse holder would fit direct to the fuse box, Need to wire my Accessory Power Socket up this coming weekend, Any help Greatly appreciated.

StevenWilliams · 17th May 2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by G-Acro

Anyone got a picture of just were exactly this fuse holder would fit direct to the fuse box, Need to wire my Accessory Power Socket up this coming weekend, Any help Greatly appreciated.

With the type they are referring to the unit replaces an existing fuse and teh removed fuse is then poped into the back of the unit. The item then has a live lead coming out of it. It's a nice solution but not many places sell the devices.

I just used some scotch block connectors with mine to tap into an existing switched or perm live feed.

G-Acro · 17th May 2009, 21:54

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

With the type they are referring to the unit replaces an existing fuse and teh removed fuse is then poped into the back of the unit. The item then has a live lead coming out of it. It's a nice solution but not many places sell the devices.

I just used some scotch block connectors with mine to tap into an existing switched or perm live feed.

Could you not just tap into the torch loom, Which i have already fitted, Not sure about the 10amps though on that loom, Wires didnt look substantial enough.

StevenWilliams · 17th May 2009, 21:56

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Originally Posted by G-Acro

Could you not just tap into the torch loom, Which i have already fitted, Not sure about the 10amps though on that loom, Wires didnt look substantial enough.

I see no reason why not.

I taped my Cubby box 12v power into the existing 12v power for the current power socket.

BTW: The current fuse should be 5 Amp not 10.

If you are using over 5 amps you are really pulling some power. I have 2 mobiles a satnav and other bits plugged into my 5 Amp fuse and it has never blown.

G-Acro · 17th May 2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I see no reason why not.

I taped my Cubby box 12v power into the existing 12v power for the current power socket.

BTW: The current fuse should be 5 Amp not 10.

If you are using over 5 amps you are really pulling some power. I have 2 mobiles a satnav and other bits plugged into my 5 Amp fuse and it has never blown.

Thanks for the information Steven, I will tap into the torch loom, Not going to be using the socket that will draw massive amounts of Amps, Pretty much like yourself, Mobile, Sat Nav, Air Compressor, Etc

baxlin · 18th May 2009, 11:03

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Originally Posted by Parker

The easiest and safest method if you are unsure with wiring is to wire direct to the fuse box. Buy a piggy back fuse holder http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Blade-Fus...3A1%7C294%3A50 this simply pushes into one of the fuse slots under the dash passenger side and will be your live feed.

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.

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doublekite My other car is a bus 2005 Jaguar S Type 2.7D automatic and 2007 Jaguar S Type XS 2.7D automatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich Posts: 430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not confident with DIY stuff! Can you expain where I run the cable to please, and what connectors are needed. I need step by step details!