beethoven Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Today already started looking for a permanent voltage wire in the trunk. In order to have 12 V available at all times, also when the car is locked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I think to do that you will need to run a feed from the battery, as most if not all the systems shut down after 20 mins, I could of course be wrong but would like to know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMo Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I discovered today, a 12 v socket ran straight from the battery runs at 13.7 - 14 v with the engine running. Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I discovered today, a 12 v socket ran straight from the battery runs at 13.7 - 14 v with the engine running. Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Did you check it doesn't get disabled after 20mins of the engine being turned off/car locked when the battery saver relay kicks in? :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 6 hours ago, pragmatix said: I think to do that you will need to run a feed from the battery, as most if not all the systems shut down after 20 mins, I could of course be wrong but would like to know I have not thought about that, it may be true.That we will have to test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMo Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I discovered today, a 12 v socket ran straight from the battery runs at 13.7 - 14 v with the engine running.Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Did you check it doesn't get disabled after 20mins of the engine being turned off/car locked when the battery saver relay kicks in? :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Yes, I ran the socket off the battery directly Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 12v is the nominal figure used for calculations and reference purposes, what your seeing is the actual system voltage. just the same way 230v and 415v are rarely what they say they are too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I discovered today, a 12 v socket ran straight from the battery runs at 13.7 - 14 v with the engine running.Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Did you check it doesn't get disabled after 20mins of the engine being turned off/car locked when the battery saver relay kicks in? :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Yes, I ran the socket off the battery directly Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Sorry I misread your post haha! I thought you had discovered a socket, not discovered the voltage! www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMo Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 12v is the nominal figure used for calculations and reference purposes, what your seeing is the actual system voltage. just the same way 230v and 415v are rarely what they say they are too. Yes the problem I'm having is it will only charge my phone when the engine is off and voltage drops to 12.5v Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Well, It looks like I've found the right feed for the 12V socket, on the above showed connector. Locked the car for over an hour, light was still on, what does one need more..... Now, I have to find a good location for the socket..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 This grey strip will do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I just tapped into the rear fuse box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 finally arrived, installation can begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Is that 2.1 and 1.0 amp or do both deliver 3.1? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 According to specs on the website it is 1 & 2.1 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Already made a start building in. Just have to wait now for the panel-fuse holder & then, I can make the connection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Nice! You got a link? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Also what drill accessories did you use for the right size hole Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 4 hours ago, jeebowhite said: Also what drill accessories did you use for the right size hole Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk link: http://www.dx.com/p/car-voltmeter-current-meter-12v-cigarette-lighter-socket-2-usb-ports-for-suv-rv-caravan-419293#.V1vxTY9OKzc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 It's working, although the amp-meter is not showing the current. It's not so bad after all. In the first place I was going for a 12V socket, now I have in + a double USB terminal & a voltage meter.All by all, I am satisfied 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Can you show us how you've got a ammeter connected up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beethoven Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 See topic : who can help me to unravel this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Stef123 see here who can help me to unravel this? https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/83512-who-can-help-me-to-unravel-this%3F&share_tid=83512&share_fid=80749&share_type=t Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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