Thread: Extra switches and gauges

No more wiring, just run a pair of relays from the control (cant see the switching handling too much current (I realise it's just switching the contactor)) and there's only a coule of wires to run into the bay.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

No more wiring, just run a pair of relays from the control (cant see the switching handling too much current (I realise it's just switching the contactor)) and there's only a coule of wires to run into the bay.

Only 2 more wires?

On top of the wires for my compressor. power 2 the extra 2 cigarette sockets in the rear. I already have 2 relays under the bonnet, one on each side, one for the compressor and the other a larger wire for my accessories in side, like the UHF, another 2 cigarette sockets in the front for the GoPro and GPS and there will be 2 more relays installed for decent wiring to the head lights, driving lights and LED light bars.

Something I just thought of. I have a signal emulator that I use to lower my suspension like the option Key fob does. I currently have a small silver toggle switch in one of the dash surround buttons. It's only small and not noticable but it is out of place. Using the steering wheel stereo buttons will be perfect.

Happy Days

Wiring. You're doing it wrong.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Wiring. You're doing it wrong.

You're probably right. I've reduced things a little but there's a minimum I need. I've run a large wire from the battery to a 40 amp resettable thermo fuse back near the firewall. This reduces the wires between the battery and the firewall as I take all my positive feed from there. But installing head light relays will mean another lead from the battery which also includes power to my winch. I hate having a heap of wires hanging of the positive of the battery but that's 4 now.


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Just putting my 2 bits worth in here
i have attached a foto here for all you guys who like adding
power supply leads to the battery terminals
which i think looks a bit Daggy.
some may not realise that good old Mr L/R
actually allowed for this in the fuse box
as per the foto
you can add extra power cables out of sight and neatly
to these points inside the fuse box
and there is a cutout in the fusebox lid to allow these leads access.
and just outside the box is an Earth bus for the black wires you need to add.
hope this help
cheers
Paul

Absolutely, in fact (and I still can't understand why) but it's preferable to pick up earths at least away from the battery and picking up positive in the fuse box (in the right place) it's already protected.

Make all your realys earth switched so that you're only running one wire per circuit inside, less sparks if shorted and easier diagnosis if something goes wrong. All the power is in one place.

Er, with all these dials, displays and rockin' switches... not to mention the obligatory Nanocom... will you be able to multi-task sufficiently to utilise that most important gauge in front as you drive ?




--- it's called a windscreen.

Originally Posted by superquag

Er, with all these dials, displays and rockin' switches... not to mention the obligatory Nanocom... will you be able to multi-task sufficiently to utilise that most important gauge in front as you drive ?




--- it's called a windscreen.

Windscreen?

I believe that will be known as a HUD in the next generation of LandRovers.