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Posted: 07 May 15 at 09:45 |
Hi everyone,
I want to fit a new stereo into my LT28. At the minute I have cables already installed for the constant power and earth, but nothing for the switching power. Was thinking about splicing into the ignition circuit, but I'm worried about screwing it up and causing issues with starting etc. Is there a better solution, i.e. something that comes on with the ignition but isn't vital to the running of the van if I screw it up? Thanks, Chris
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'79 VW LT28 Camper - "KC"
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Bromy
Vanorak Joined: 26 Feb 12 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 1303 |
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Theres not a lot you can screw up is there? Disconnect your battery before splicing, make a good connection i.e solder etc and insulate
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"follow the masses, do the opposite"
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LTCamper89
Vanorak Joined: 18 Apr 12 Location: The Toon Status: Offline Points: 4285 |
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This was useful when I put DAB in the LT. I went to Halfrauds to find an ISO block. They had a cupboard full of unused ones from upgrades.
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1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music
VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
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Cool thanks for the help.
Bromy, electrical work really isn't my forte, I would definitely find a way of messing it up... |
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Bromy
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Wasn't a dig workingtitle. You can get self splicing crimps which splice into your switch live without you having to remove/cut/disturb any wiring but in my experience they are crap
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"follow the masses, do the opposite"
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icky
Vanorak Joined: 01 Jun 06 Location: Windlesham Status: Offline Points: 1424 |
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Have you got a multimeter?
I know on mine there were certainly a few spare switched live terminals on the fusebox. |
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Engine cranes = the ultimate tool to test the tensile strength of Everything you didn't disconnect!
- 2000 MK4 Golf GT TDi - 1994 LT Panel Van - 1997 LT Minibus - 1984 Volvo/VanHool Alizee |
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I cheated in the end, spliced both 12V wires from the stereo to a constant live from the leisure battery so that I can listen to the radio etc without engine on. It hadn't even occurred to me to do that until I read LTCamper89s link... Very happy to have a stereo now!!! :D
Time for a cheeky question... Is there anyone near to Dunstable who'd be happy to meet up and talk me through some of the finer points of camper electrics at some point? This is my first camper and my heads swimming trying to figure it all out, particularly as I'm sure the camper interior isn't exactly standard!!! Would certainly be a beer in it for you, or a brew ;) |
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icky
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I'm in Milton Keynes, so not far away. Happy to advise - I'm alright at the camping side of things.
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Engine cranes = the ultimate tool to test the tensile strength of Everything you didn't disconnect!
- 2000 MK4 Golf GT TDi - 1994 LT Panel Van - 1997 LT Minibus - 1984 Volvo/VanHool Alizee |
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Cool, thanks Icky
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