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Using piggy back fuse behind glove box to power micro usb

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Paulc2017

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

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
Posts: 154

Should have posted in D4 but I guess all the same

15th Aug 2018 7:21 pm

tayaste

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

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

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

Hi. Nothing that is easily accessible. I might have to get creative lol

15th Aug 2018 8:02 pm

tayaste

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

Where is the piggy back fuse location?

15th Aug 2018 8:04 pm

tayaste

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

Sorry, just noticed the title. I used one of the cubby lid locating screws. Worked fine.

15th Aug 2018 8:05 pm

Paulc2017

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

Spot on. This kind of helpful service just doesn’t exist anywhere else !!

Cheers.

15th Aug 2018 8:09 pm

tayaste

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

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

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

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

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

Good to hear ground sorted. Try ciggy lighter for ign live.

15th Aug 2018 9:12 pm

Paulc2017

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

Will do.
Many thanks

15th Aug 2018 9:16 pm

JackNorris

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877

2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tonga Green

Ciggy lighter supply and then also I used glovebox bolt for neutral. Think it was a t20. MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
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15th Aug 2018 9:17 pm

Paulc2017

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

Happy days. Off out with a torch shortly lol. So impatient

15th Aug 2018 9:30 pm

Paulc2017

Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
Location: Stockport
Posts: 154

Job done.

Ordered wrong usb type so spliced a new end on and soldered too.

Cheers!!

15th Aug 2018 10:29 pm

Gazzdid

Member Since: 14 Nov 2017
Location: Cannock
Posts: 158

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

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?

16th Aug 2018 12:00 am

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