Fusebox (300TDi)

[TimM]

I've been running my CB from a cigarette lighter plug for ages now, and have decided it's about time it was wired in properly.

I've seen on here lots of people have said they have wired it into a spare fuse in the fusebox, but I've had a look in there and they all seem to be used  :?

I have an ES model so it has electric everything and all the circuits on the list (on the drop down panel) are being used - though there are some fuse holes that don't seem to be included in the list, so I suspect these may be spares  [-o<

BUT.... I was having a quick prod round last night with a screwdriver in  failing light, and couldn't work out how to get to the back of the panel, the haynes book of confusion was no help at all.

Has anybody done this with theirs and can give me any pointers?

[Pike]

ive got mine wired in to the interior light live,Ive mounted my cb up above my head in the overhead console,but I wpould think any live point would do as cb,s dont take much power any way.

[thermidorthelobster]

If you're thinking of a few different bits and pieces, you might want to wire in a new fuse box directly off the battery - then you can add radios, spotlights, air horns etc to your heart's content.  I got mine off eBay.

[TimM]

Hmmmm, a new fusebox...... That sounds like not a bad idea.

There is plenty of spare space in the engine bay for another box, I'd just have the trouble then of getting all the wiring into the 'cabin' then (I'm visualising a disaster after tackling the bulkhead with a drill only to find something important on the other side   )

[hobbit]

Plenty of room to slot some cable through down the drivers bulkhead, only need to drop the kick panel off above the pedals to access, you can attack the fuse box to the bulkhead itself, plenty high enough

The fusebox will come undone away from the hole with a couple of screws and you can then pass any cables over the steering column and away you go to wherever you want too go with them

[Wanderer]

Sounds like a visit to Vehicle Wiring Products in Ilkeston. ;)

Ed

[beast5680]

Sounds like a visit to Vehicle Wiring Products in Ilkeston. ;)

Ed

Noooooo you,ll end up spending loads its like an aladdins cave :lol:  everytime i ring them i buy loads i dont really need but looks cool :lol:  :lol:
seriously though they would have everything and at reasonable prices

[TimM]

VWP....... The thought was crossing my mind from Thermidors first suggestion, but I might be going for a £5 fusebox, but I'll come away with half the stock.

Better wait until payday  :twisted:  :lol:

[Damonski]

This has to be one of the best Ive seen yet:

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/ChrisW70/gallery/Fusebox

10 gold stars to Chris :)

[beast5680]

This has to be one of the best Ive seen yet:

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/ChrisW70/gallery/Fusebox

10 gold stars to Chris :)

isnt he an electrickery man by trade so it should be good :D

[TimM]

Mine won't even be close! picture a scene of electrical bits - then cover the whole lot in electrical tape - that's more like my creations  :lol:

(only kidding)

[Tony F]

I just opened the fuse box up found a thick brown cable just above (unswitched power) and spliced a cable into it, through an inline fuse holder and wiggled the cable out through the back of where the cup holder used to be (and now the CB resides). Only took 30 minutes all in.

[TimM]

I like your mounting point, I had originally planned to have it above my head in the map pocket, but scrapped that idea, I've currently got it wedged between the passenger seat and the centre console - I was going to screw it onto the top of the dash......... but now maybe not  :twisted:

I just opened the fuse box up found a thick brown cable just above

That is what I was originally wondering.... how did you do it?

[thermidorthelobster]

Be aware that if it's on show, somebody might be tempted to help themselves to it.  If it's up high, it's less likely to be spotted.