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Dave Bellis

Member Since: 21 May 2014
Location: Shrewsbury
Posts: 133

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

Cutting a slot in the fuse box cover

What is the best way to cut a neat slot in the plastic fuse box cover about 25x45mm to mount a blue tooth OBD adaptor?

Dave

11th Nov 2015 5:36pm

Hairysteve

Member Since: 15 Jun 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 692

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Barolo Black

Hi Dave,

Have you thought of something like this so you don't have to cut anything http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00XHFM...ge_o05_s00

Cheers

Steve

11th Nov 2015 6:15pm

Wild Card 90

Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: Gerlingen
Posts: 1060

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

Make a template by drawing the shape of the opening on paper. Cut out and glue it to the outside of the lid, checking the position is right. Drill a number of small holes adjacent to one another about 5mm inside the final opening. Cut between the hole with a carpet knife to remove the core. File out the rest with a round file.
Patience and a steady hand. Half an hours work.
...or buy the adapter HS has suggested - good idea.
Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s,
Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons

11th Nov 2015 6:23pm

Dave Bellis

Member Since: 21 May 2014
Location: Shrewsbury
Posts: 133

Steve,
thanks for the reply, yes I've tried a low profile connector but it still fouls the cover. I came to the conclusion that a slot cut in the fuse box cover maybe best unless someone has a better idea...

Dave

11th Nov 2015 6:27pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Why not just pop the OBD port out of its holder

11th Nov 2015 6:30pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

^^^^^exactly that^^^^^^^ 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

11th Nov 2015 6:35pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3750

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Then put a splitter cable in That how i run mine, and can then still access the OBD port

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Splitter-Extension...d+splitter California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK

11th Nov 2015 7:58pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

I cut mine with a Stanley knife

Easy enough job, looks neat (no one will see it) Its almost out of site. The way I looked at it I could get a fuse cover from a breakers for a few quid If needed to put back?

Works well, still not set up the guage properly but I like the digital speedo, revs, etc

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What figures have people put into for the MPG part to work out correctly on a 110 ?

11th Nov 2015 8:24pm

PK1

Member Since: 19 Oct 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 96

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I did the following if it helps:-

1. Pop the original connector out
2. Connect it to a Y cable
3. The other end to your OBDII accessory and place up behind dash
4. Pop the remaining connector back in the original slot

No need to cut a slot

Defender 110 TDCi XS SW
Range Rover Sport HSE

11th Nov 2015 8:32pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5707

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I just removed the small retaining surround for the plug, then plugged in my scangauge, then poked both through the hole. No cutting, not permanent, easy.

11th Nov 2015 10:50pm

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