SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Quick question.

On a classic MY99, I need a switched live and was hoping to use the back of the cigarette lighter instead of hacking into the ignition .

Can any kind person show/explain a complete numpty when it comes to car electrics where on the back of the cigarette lighter is the live feed. I need 6 amps and up. I have taken the centre console out and have access to the back of the lighter but there are so many wires I don't know which one to splice into.

Thanks

P.S I did do a search but it made my head hurt

scooby_Paul

U will need a test light to find out which wire is live unless sum 1 kno's which colour wire u need to splice into

cuprajake

iTrader: (11)

Can you not use the clock, iirc there labeled on the clock too

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

I just used the head unit wires

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

are you talking about the speedo ?

Got a nice new alpine unit that has lovely clean connectors. How easy is it to splice into one of those ?

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

I too have an Alpine I just opened the pin a bit on one the ISO black put the wire in with that and then clamped it back down again, I used the ignition wire and negative wire!

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

As above, use the ignition live from the head unit block. The red wire I think, just cut it and then use some crimp connectors to rejoin them with the gauge wire in it too.

Jayjay100

I would use the head unit. We all do work fine

Jayjay100

P. s what gages are u trying to fit

guinnessman2001

He is asking for more than a 6 Amp feed.

The standard head unit wiring will be fused at less than that.

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

thanks guys, will try the head unit and see if that works. I think 6 amp will be fine

Jayjay100

Looks like u need to do it the hard way go from the battery or pay someone . We all don't like paying if u can do it your self but . It's better then taping into a wire that may or could
Set on fire . Sorry to say fire. But u may just get smoke lol.