Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
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Using piggy back fuse behind glove box to power micro usb
Evening all
Probably a stupid question but what the hell I’ll ask anyway
I’ve got a piggy back fuse to allow a fuses spur to power a tiny box that converts amps to make it suitable for micro usb. 2A. This is then going to power my wireless magnet charger for the phone. So far so good.
There is a bullet connector to get life to the unit however I’m not sure on the best place to get tapped into a neutral.
Not much metal around there that lends itself to the task. Lots of wires obviously.
Any help much appreciate. As usual, sat here wondering why it couldn’t have just been a five minutes job lol. Thinking back though, I’m not sure what job ever was !
Cheers. PC
15th Aug 2018 7:14 pm
Paulc2017
Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
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Should have posted in D4 but I guess all the same
15th Aug 2018 7:21 pm
tayaste
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I’m not sure where you’re fitting but is there no bolts available that go into bodywork nearby?
15th Aug 2018 7:59 pm
Paulc2017
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Hi. Nothing that is easily accessible. I might have to get creative lol
15th Aug 2018 8:02 pm
tayaste
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Where is the piggy back fuse location?
15th Aug 2018 8:04 pm
tayaste
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Sorry, just noticed the title. I used one of the cubby lid locating screws. Worked fine.
15th Aug 2018 8:05 pm
Paulc2017
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Spot on. This kind of helpful service just doesn’t exist anywhere else !!
Cheers.
15th Aug 2018 8:09 pm
tayaste
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NP, I can’t remember which screw but, if I get a chance later this week I’ll get a photo for you if you’re still struggling.
15th Aug 2018 8:12 pm
Paulc2017
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Got it hooked up. Just trying to get appropriate fuse now for ign live. Tried the drivers seat but waited for a while and it didn’t turn off. Any idea on others ?
Ta
15th Aug 2018 9:05 pm
tayaste
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Good to hear ground sorted. Try ciggy lighter for ign live.
15th Aug 2018 9:12 pm
Paulc2017
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Will do.
Many thanks
15th Aug 2018 9:16 pm
JackNorris
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Ciggy lighter supply and then also I used glovebox bolt for neutral. Think it was a t20.MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
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15th Aug 2018 9:17 pm
Paulc2017
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Happy days. Off out with a torch shortly lol. So impatient
15th Aug 2018 9:30 pm
Paulc2017
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Job done.
Ordered wrong usb type so spliced a new end on and soldered too.
Cheers!!
15th Aug 2018 10:29 pm
Gazzdid
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Paulc2017 wrote:
Got it hooked up. Just trying to get appropriate fuse now for ign live. Tried the drivers seat but waited for a while and it didn’t turn off. Any idea on others ?
Ta
I also used cubby hole screw for ground, and interestingly found plenty of fuses for accessories that arent fitted. I used the centre console cool box fuse (which isnt and has never been fitted!) for my dash cam.
Not sure why LR fully loaded the fuseboard I guess one size fits all instead of wasting time thinking about what needs a fuse fitting & what doesn’t?
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