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12v power cable.

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11 Feb 2016 05:39 - 11 Feb 2016 05:43 #162209 by HUN
12v power cable. was created by HUN
Hello Guys,

What's the best DIY way to lead a 12v power cable into the cabin from the battery? I'd like to supply permanent power to my dashcam and a small thermo meter - clock combo without touching the bunch of wires located underneath the dashboard.

Thanks for any tips!

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11 Feb 2016 07:21 #162210 by Daniel30
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I would spur off the cigarette lighter, or have you got a lot running off it already?

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11 Feb 2016 09:04 #162212 by facade
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Just run a cable from the battery + with an inline fuse holder at the battery end, needs a simple ring terminal at the battery. Then poke it through a suitable grommet or alongside an existing cable then you can neaten it up with some small zipties.

I connected a permanent 12V socket for my solar charger (don't waste your money ;) ) to the live feed at the back of the clock as I was lazy, but the Jimny wiring is a bit marginal on a good day, so I'd go for a separate fused feed, rather than create future problems.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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11 Feb 2016 11:04 #162216 by jackonlyjack
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+1 on separate cable
i run 30amp wire in line fuse 20amp
to a terminal behind glove box
then take all need lives from that
with more lower amp fuses
Jack

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