| Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate ·
Log In
|
- You are currently viewing DISCO3.CO.UK as a guest - Register to take part or Log In
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
  
|
hello,in order to add spotlights on my disco,i searched messages about the way to get a cable from the engine bay to the dashboard but unsuccesfully!
Does someone got the solution,or a pic on that?
many thanks
|
 17th Mar 2009 2:19 pm |
|
|
JPW
Member Since: 19 Mar 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 217
  
|
On right hand drive automatics there is a large grommet in the spare battery box which covers the hole through the bulkhead where the clutch fits on a manual. Most people seem to thread the cable through that grommet.
I assume that the grommet is still in the spare battery box on left hand drive (auto) D3s
|
| 17th Mar 2009 2:23 pm |
|
|
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
|
thanks,i'll have a look mine is an automatic
regards
|
| 17th Mar 2009 2:28 pm |
|
|
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
|
i had a quick look,but i did'nt saw any large gommet ?
|
| 17th Mar 2009 2:52 pm |
|
|
pom
Member Since: 10 Feb 2008
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 1790
 
|
I watched 10fourcash wire mine last week so..
Take the battery out.
Take the fusebox out.
Inside the bottom of the fusebox you will find the connector.
Drill hole in dash and fit switch, sorry no clue where the wires behind it go!
You need autologic or something similar to enable them though.
Pom
|
| 17th Mar 2009 3:15 pm |
|
|
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
|
thanks,that's the "official" method of wiring,but i'd like to wire whithout using the LR plug and whithout having the function activated by LR,so i need to get a cable through the fire panel
thanks
|
| 17th Mar 2009 3:46 pm |
|
|
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
 
|
There is definitely a grommet in the non- battery box side. It's difficult to spot but it's there. Once you have found it, you need a long length (500mm +/-) of stiff wire with a hook on the lower end to hold the wire (s) that you want to drag through. Poke it through and feel around and your reward will be success. There is a photograph somewhere on the forum of the spot. In the same post/topic, there are hints on what you need to prise off on the interior trim to see the wire from the inside.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic29603.html
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
Last edited by Bill Wright on 17th Mar 2009 4:04 pm. Edited 1 time in total
|
| 17th Mar 2009 4:01 pm |
|
|
JPW
Member Since: 19 Mar 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 217
|
Ah, from a quick search I've discovered that on some left hand drive D3s there is no grommet - this thread contains some very helpful information though:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic29640.h...re+grommet
I hope it helps
|
| 17th Mar 2009 4:03 pm |
|
|
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
|
many thanks
i'll check that , it seems there are solutions in these posts!
|
| 17th Mar 2009 4:16 pm |
|
|
disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
 
|
There is a grommet....I have done it last weekend.
Undo the plastic cover in the foot well...first the foot-light (just pulls out) then the two screws (they kinda turn-cilck) and at the center console is a Metal clips, just pull...hard...
Once this cover has been removed you have a better view underneath the dash. you will see the metal bracket that retains your break and at the lefthandside of this you will see lots of cables go thru a grommet towards the engine bay.....
I've cut the noise-isolation carpet (or how do you call this) to have better acces...above this big grommet you will find a small one, the size of a 2€.....Ideal spot to get into the engine bay, comes out just behind the brake-black-big-round-thing...
On my pic where I put my switch for the spots you notice the plastic cover that need to be removed
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic32359.html
Hope this helps.
cheers Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights  , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
|
| 17th Mar 2009 4:29 pm |
|
|
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
 
|
My bulk head grommet had been used for my duel battery display
wiring, but there is a grommet under the drivers seat ( RHD ) on
mine I used. Ran my wiring through it, under the side floor panel
and up. A good dollop of silicone to seal it and has been water tight
to date. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
|
| 17th Mar 2009 5:15 pm |
|
|
DISCO16
Member Since: 07 Apr 2008
Location: charente
Posts: 56
|
Hi, i found the grommet,the spot lights are ordered and i'll get them in a few days.
i've got an other question about the switch,i've seen that it's possible to use the LR switch (it should be possible to order it ) without the LR loom.
Does anyone used it? and what connections on th back of the swich must be used for a "classical" wiring?
pics would be great!
thanks
|
| 7th Apr 2009 8:58 am |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
|
|
DISCO3.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
