Accumate - permanent connection with external connector?

[dmjw01]

Has anyone fitted an Accumate permanently to the battery in such a way that the weatherproof connector is easily accessible from outside the car?

Ideally, I'm wondering whether it's possible to route the wire so that it comes out at the back of the front nearside wheel arch, and perhaps cable-tie the weatherproof connector to the corner of the outrigger?

Is there a suitable hole, or would I have to drill one (which I'd rather not do)?

Alternatively, is there a suitable hole that would enable me to route the wire into the engine bay, and then forwards to exit through the front grille?

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David

Edited by dmjw01 on Wednesday 24th November 11:26

[ralphy12345]

Mine came with a cable running to the front grille area and was held behind the reg plate by a cable tie, quite easy to access.

R

[dmjw01]

So how does the wire get from the battery to the outside world, or from the battery into the engine bay? That's the bit I'm unsure about.

(Or perhaps yours connects to the alternator instead of the battery??)

For my purposes, it would be more convenient if the connector were accessible at the passenger wheel arch, because of where I park the car. But a connector at the front grille would be an acceptable alternative.

[LivingTheDream]

dmjw01 said:

So how does the wire get from the battery to the outside world, or from the battery into the engine bay? That's the bit I'm unsure about.

by following the rest of the loom that goes to the engine bay to feed starter motor etc?

[dmjw01]

Fair enough - I'll take a look.

Is there any hope of routing a connector out into the wheel arch? Would it be A Bad Idea to drill a hole in the fibreglass?

[TJC46]

dmjw01 said:

Fair enough - I'll take a look.

Is there any hope of routing a connector out into the wheel arch? Would it be A Bad Idea to drill a hole in the fibreglass?

Yes I.M.O a very bad idea. Just route it into the engine bay. I would have it on the nearside inner wing [near to the AFM] If you need to shut the bonnet, you could feed the lead from the accumate thru the vents on the bonnet. Tuscans amongst others have a anderson connector for the battery just behind the front wheelarch, and if you read the forums it creates problems and a potential fire risk thru corrosion of the connector.

Edited by TJC46 on Wednesday 24th November 12:19

[scruggs]

My Accumate is in the boot with a permanent cable runnning internally to the battery (I think). I just have to plug the 3 pin plug into a mains extension lead from the house.

Only trouble is it is not working at the moment and I can't see why.