Wiring Td5 spot lights

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nutram

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• Mar 8, 2007

• #1

I've just swapped my 300Tdi for a Td5 and have fitted an A bar with two (100 watt) spots. I am struggling to find a suitable power source in the engine compartment other than at the starter motor or alternator. Has anyone any suggestions?

 

GRUNT

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• Mar 8, 2007

• #2

Wot's wrong with starter motor or alternator?

 

The Mad Hat Man

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• Mar 8, 2007

• #3

they are fine if you go through a relay to ensure they are not left on.

 

Adz

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• Mar 9, 2007

• #4

Wire it back to the battery directly - it'll take you a whole 5 minutes more and cost you about the same as an ice cream in cable. Either run the earth back to the battery too or find a 'proper' size bolt in the engine bay to earth it to.

 

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nutram

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• Mar 9, 2007

• #5

Many thanks for the advice. I asked the question in the first place because the two options seemed quite inaccessible, but having removed the plastic cover off the top of the engine, the alternator terminal looks the easiest option.