Road angel power supply

[V6 JDT]

Does anyone know if there is a way I can get a power supply to my Road angel without having to have a wire from the power socket in the glove box all the way up to the dash? Perhaps down through the demister vents for the windscreen or something?

[BO55 VXR]

Greens have done it for me. In fact, they've done it twice because I upgraded from the RA2 to RA Nav and they required different power requirements.

Not sure what they did, but the wires go down through the Binnicle and I suspect they just splice into an existing line.

Very tidy job as well.

[motomk]

Would the mobile phone connector work for that? Pretty sure there is a plug into the loom under the centre console somewhere.

[DevilYellowCV8]

Mine is wired through through the gap between the windscreen and the dash and is 'plumbed' into the constant 'live' wire to the under stereo cigerette lighter.

Had mine done when the stereo fitters were instaling my stereo.

[rich 36]

mines on with ignition as you turn the key

just search around for something live like the radio and share its power

[demolition man]

rich 36 said:

just search around for something live like the radio and share its power

Just make sure you don't overwhelm the wiring..... watching your burnt out pride & joy being wetted down by the fire brigade is not fun

[rich 36]

demolition man said:

rich 36 said:

just search around for something live like the radio and share its power

Just make sure you don't overwhelm the wiring..... watching your burnt out pride & joy being wetted down by the fire brigade is not fun

that would be worst case scenario

I'm only talking about a RA here, not my neons or

amp


joking!

[yorkkie]

mine is fed from mobile phone supply, wire runs around bottom of windscreen and into nearside dash behind the glove box

[V6 JDT]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll see if I can get it done when I'm down at Donnington.

[Well_Fans]

ffs Jeff do it yourself - we're not exactly talking rocket science here. Or next time your down this way get in touch and I'll do it for you if we can get an hour or so. All you need is a multimeter to trace out the correct supply lines.

[bigwheel]

ffs Bob. Multimeter All you need is a test bulb!

I'm just kidding. It's great how we can help each other out.......
How's it running with the new air filter?


And thanks again, Jeff

Edited by bigwheel on Tuesday 11th July 00:49

[demolition man]

You don't even need a Test bulb. Surely you just need to lick said exposed wire to find out if it is live or not?

[V6 JDT]

Well_Fans said:

ffs Jeff do it yourself - we're not exactly talking rocket science here. Or next time your down this way get in touch and I'll do it for you if we can get an hour or so. All you need is a multimeter to trace out the correct supply lines.

What's a multimeter? I know how to catch a haddock and navigate a ship but multimeter .......??? Never was good at DIY Take you up on that Bob

[308mate]

V6 JDT said:

What's a multimeter? I know how to catch a haddock and navigate a ship but multimeter .......???

Yes! And we you have caught a Haddock, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forest with...a....HERRING!

PB

[Well_Fans]

installed the K&N and the magnecor leads - hint for anyone ever doing that themselves - leave the engine a long time to cool down before attempting the ones at the back on the drivers side. I welded my arm to the headers having just run the engine for a couple of minutes Oh and the lying across the engine from the front technique works if you can squash your arms through the gap to the back. Thick forearms are not helpful in any way! Can't say as I've noticed any real difference but didnt really expect to.