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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6328   
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guys - thinking about fitting one of these -
http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=653 and I'm wondering what wiring needs to be done ie crimps, soldering etc and how much dash board needs to come out. I'm looking at doing this while I'm away on holiday and therefore need to know what tools etc I'm going to need 
many thanks. |
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14th Aug 2013 7:56am |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645 
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If you replace the OE cigar lighter socket then it will plug in using the original crimps if you release them with a small screwdriver from their plastic housing.
The hole should be the right size or 0.5mm too small so a little rub with a round file should sort that. |
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14th Aug 2013 8:30am |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645
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The product page on our site is http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=653 showing the various states of "undress" that can be used to fit it with or without the plate
we have a picture of it in a Puma dash and a dimensioned drawing as below  Click image to enlarge I do not know if the plate would cover / fit that recess you have |
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14th Aug 2013 9:34am |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294  
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Click image to enlarge[/URL] Mine looks nice and neat on the dash. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead.
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14th Aug 2013 1:37pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 
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Yes it does, but it requires you to destroy the hole where the headlight switch went. I'll post a pic of mine. |
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14th Aug 2013 5:46pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630
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Click image to enlarge Excuse the mess! |
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14th Aug 2013 9:18pm |
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| Bev Member Since: 03 Apr 2013 Location: Perthshire Posts: 267  
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this is exactly the method I used and it took 20 minutes start to finish and provides almost an OEM look. Who actually uses the cigar lighter these days anyway. Other than to plug a power adaptor in to? Might as well replace this first ! You can always return it to original at a later date if required with no cutting of holes in the dashboard.. |
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14th Aug 2013 11:33pm |
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