DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Ignition fed live

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Td5 > Ignition fed live

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

Loz2286

Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 121

Ignition fed live

Is there a convenient ignition fed live in the engine compartment that can be used to support various accessories?

Is it safe to take a feed from the back of the cigarette lighter? 1999 Td5 110 CSW
1961 Series 2 88 LPG

2nd Apr 2016 1:28am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2034

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

The answer in theory to both questions is yes

BUT

It does depend on what you are aiming to do?

As always, the correct fusing, cable size and retaining the integrity of any circuit you intend to connect into are all considerations.

I'll try and dig out some wiring diagrams that may assist, although I suspect another forum member will beat me to it and provide an electronic version!

Best of luck

2nd Apr 2016 8:18am

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 898

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

2nd Apr 2016 3:59pm

Loz2286

Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 121

Ta muchly. 1999 Td5 110 CSW
1961 Series 2 88 LPG

5th Apr 2016 10:48pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2079

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey

Only use one to switch a relay. It is not a good idea to run additional circuits off existing wiring as they are sized and fused for their original purpose.
A relay will only draw milliamps for switching so you could take a feed from the power socket, then you can run power to the relay from the battery and out into a fuse box where you can distribute it to the various additional circuits you wish to add.
HTH
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

10th Apr 2016 1:49am

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

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