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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308   
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Actually worked out what switch I need (heated seat switch will work and costs only circa £5)
Just need to work out best place to get ignition live from |
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18th Oct 2012 10:58pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20275
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HU ignition live? Seeing as the whole set up is used in conjunction.
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19th Oct 2012 10:35am |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308
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Sorry HU a bit too cryptic for me - what's that please? |
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19th Oct 2012 2:47pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20275
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Sorry, HU meaning Head Unit. Your CD player / radio.
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19th Oct 2012 3:06pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308
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Aah okay thanks - thats was my thought, using the stereo, just needed a second opinion. Low amps drawn ( only 3amp fuse needed for camera and screen) so should be okay. |
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19th Oct 2012 3:38pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20275
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Your welcome. At least this way depending on which part of the wiring loom you use it's replaceable if you need to in the future instead of butchering a part of the existing vehicle wiring.
 I guess if you really wanted to go the whole hog you could have a 3 way switch which you could have ON OFF and Reverse but you'd have to wire into the ignition AND reverse but all possible and gives you more functionality. Why is it you don't really want to tap into the reverse ma I ask? |
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19th Oct 2012 4:01pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308
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No particular reason, want to keep it simple and also be able to see what's at the rear without putting car into reverse gear.
My screen allows for two camera's so maybe at same later stage I may install another camera that's linked to the reverse light. |
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19th Oct 2012 7:06pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20275
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Oh I see what you mean. That could be useful towing a trailer I'd have thought..
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19th Oct 2012 7:08pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308
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One other thing, with the radio harness, how do I know which wire is live, earth etc? Do I just need to check with a multi-meter?
I had a look at the "complete electrical connector manual" but as far as I can see that just shows source and destination of Pins in a plug - doesn't tell you what each pin is though. |
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19th Oct 2012 11:59pm |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1217  
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I've picked up live feed from this loom.
There are two feeds....one permanent live..the other live with ignition on. Can't remember the colours but I just unplugged the ISO connector and metered each connection. Then connected in with scotch locks Dead simple Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow.... Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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20th Oct 2012 4:35am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Scotchlocks <shudder> Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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20th Oct 2012 9:04am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20275
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I cannot guarantee it so make sure you check first but normally the ignition is Yellow and the permanent live Red.
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20th Oct 2012 10:15am |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308
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Thanks chaps - task for next weekend now as tied up this weekend
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20th Oct 2012 11:51am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 
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How's the install going? Which screen & camera did you buy? I'm looking at installing one myself soon.
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2nd Nov 2012 4:44pm |
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