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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296   
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Hi all,
I have bought one of these: https://www.fruugo.co.uk/modified-car-char...gJrl_D_BwE With the intention of replacing the cigarette socket. However, the new charger has two parallel spade pins, while the defender has a type 1 alternator plug (T shaped pins). I really don’t want to mess with the wiring and I guess having the T shaped pins is to prevent plugging in the wrong way round. Ideally, I would like to attach a male version of the type 1 plug to the charger and then simply plug into the existing wiring. However, I can’t seem to find a male version of the type 1 plug anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions? 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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17th Oct 2022 2:45pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2233  
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263523160234
T connector available here > 110 XS Double Cab > Instagram @simonlanemind |
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17th Oct 2022 2:49pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Isn't the T shaped plug just two standard female blade connectors inside? If so, release them from the plug and just plug them in. You may need an insulated sleeve for the positive, or some heat shrink. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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17th Oct 2022 2:50pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16931
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^ Yes, it is. You can simply release the contacts from the shell and fit them into another suitable shell, or insulate them individually with heat-shrink.
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17th Oct 2022 3:52pm |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 677  
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That's a interesting USB outlet.... Be interesting to see how it fits in the dash, won't be for me if you have to open the hole out
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17th Oct 2022 5:29pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6489 
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No, it has two latching terminals inside. T shaped sockets are available (I use them on the "T" looms to piggy back from the lighter plug). I normally use the same plug as factory, with latching terminals; but in this case 2x shrouded female spades would be fine.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SWLast edited by Martin on 18th Oct 2022 12:01pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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17th Oct 2022 5:52pm |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296
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Thank you for the replies!
Found what I hope is a matching t-block thing. Will share some pictures once fitted 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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18th Oct 2022 11:59am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2233
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As per my post above the connector is available from ebay via the link provided. I know this to be the correct connector as I purchased this very item personally to achieve exactly as you intend to do Click image to enlarge[/img] > 110 XS Double Cab > Instagram @simonlanemind |
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18th Oct 2022 3:54pm |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 677
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Thanks for that link.... I'm going to get one of these so that I can take a accessory live to a relay without chopping wires
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18th Oct 2022 4:43pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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If you want the same functionality and a built-in voltmeter for less cost: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354304543425 |
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19th Oct 2022 10:43am |
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| siglo Member Since: 07 Aug 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 50  
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@Intercept
Thanks, this is really useful. It's one of those things that I did not know I needed until I saw your post.  |
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20th Oct 2022 11:29am |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296
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I choose that one because I’m a tart and wanted it to be green like the rest of the buttons / gauges
 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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20th Oct 2022 4:20pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 603 
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I have turned down various USB sockets to fit the Puma dash using my myford lathe. Usually need a mm or so turned off so they fit correctly to the Puma dash, and looks OEM. |
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20th Oct 2022 7:17pm |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 677
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That's good, I'll happily turn down the socket rather than butcher my dash 👍🏻
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20th Oct 2022 9:31pm |
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