Where to find under bonnet 12V feed?

[86mud]

Hi all

What's the best place for an under bonnet 12 volt feed on a 300TDi to run accessories (hot water shower pump)? Are my only choices the alternator or starter?

I am just being lazy - not wanting to run cables all the way to the battery under the seat.

Cheers

Andrew

[MinniTheMoocha]

You can source power by splicing one of the 30 - 60 amp fused power feeds in the engine bay fuse box.

Just remember to put an inline fuse and not to overload it. Not that you are likely for the accessories you mention.

[Jock The Rock]

I run my spotties and Traxide Kit straight off the alternator

I do have an uprated alternator though. I may be worth just checking to make sure you won't end up placing to much strain on the alternator

[iClick]

Resurrecting an old thread.. ;)

I want to upgrade the headlight wiring in my 2011 Defender. Where's the recommended 12v source under the bonnet? Or should I be chasing back to the battery?

[Tombie]

Alternator or starter...

[Tikka7mm08]

What about a winch? I have 150amp alt.

[Tombie]

What about a winch? I have 150amp alt.

Back to battery.

[Tikka7mm08]

Roger - thank you.

[tequesta]

Alternator or starter...
I would like to run my driving lights off the alternator, does anyone have a photo of where the alternator is on a MY12 Puma 90, and which 'bolt' I need to connect to my positive supply? Thanks.

[PaulMc0308]

I would like to run my driving lights off the alternator, does anyone have a photo of where the alternator is on a MY12 Puma 90, and which 'bolt' I need to connect to my positive supply? Thanks.


C0034 on this diagram -

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/173.jpg


Paul.

1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/05/756.jpg

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