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Davidcaldwell



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power source?

Hi all,

Wanted to seek some advice. I want a switched power source to which I can connect a bluetooth until which runs into the aux in socket. I am not an electrician. .... Where is the easiest place to connect into? Could scotchlock into the front switched cigarette lighter socket...or is there a better and easier solution?



Thanks in advance for any help 2012 TD4 XS, Santorini Black, 18" Alloys, Privacy Glass, Rear Spoiler, Arm Rest

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le bouch



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At least one of the fuses in the passenger footwell is switched - you could piggy-back off of one of them - I have for my dashcam. Do you need access to the Bluetooth unit? If not I'd wire it into the fuse box as above and tuck it out of sight.

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taztastic



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Get a fuse with a flying lead and put it in F5 in the fuse box in the passenger side footwell.

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Davidcaldwell



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Thanks for the replies. That could work well. Could easily fit the Bluetooth under there.

May be a silly question but where would I run the neutral to?

What rating of fuse with the wire would I need?

Thanks again. 2012 TD4 XS, Santorini Black, 18" Alloys, Privacy Glass, Rear Spoiler, Arm Rest

Post #263237 9th May 2015 8:31 pm
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taztastic



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There are lots of bare metal screws around there that you can use as an 'Earth' no neutral Rolling Eyes
The BT module won't be heavy on power, I would get a 5A ( red) piggy back fuse, it comes with wire attached.

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Davidcaldwell



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Told you I wasn't an electrician!!

Many thanks again for the help on this.

The Bluetooth had a 3.5mm plug which goes into the aux in socket. Is it possible to do this at the back of the stereo..is there a socket...or do I need to run it to the back of the console? 2012 TD4 XS, Santorini Black, 18" Alloys, Privacy Glass, Rear Spoiler, Arm Rest

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search is wonderful Laughing

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Thank god for this thread. About to hard wire a dashcam and was going to ask if someone could post a picture of a suitable earth point. Job done Smile FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
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