hi,
I've got an old style corsa and have my eye on a few things that need a
cigar lighter for their power. but my car doesn't have one! just a blanking
plate where it should be. Does anyone have any ideas how I can fit a lighter
or wire stuff straight into the car?!?

thanks
James

"James" wrote in message
...
hi,
I've got an old style corsa and have my eye on a few things that
need a cigar lighter for their power. but my car doesn't have
one! just a blanking plate where it should be. Does anyone have
any ideas how I can fit a lighter or wire stuff straight into the car?!?

Run a heavy-ish wire direct from the battery into the car. Put a fuse of
equal rating equal to the fuse of the biggest device you're planning to run
as close to the battery as possbile. If you're not using this to light
cigars (etc.), then I'd go for a more discrete connector mounted to the side
of the console or under the dash. Or inside the glovebox even. Have a look
at http://www.maplin.co.uk for inspiration on that front. Your decision
will obviously depend on what kind of devices you plan to use, and the power
they draw. Earth the connector to the nearest bit of chassis/bodywork.

Steve.

"Steve Hardwood" wrote in message
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"James" wrote in message
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hi,
I've got an old style corsa and have my eye on a few things that
need a cigar lighter for their power. but my car doesn't have
one! just a blanking plate where it should be. Does anyone have
any ideas how I can fit a lighter or wire stuff straight into the car?!?

Run a heavy-ish wire direct from the battery into the car. Put a fuse of
equal rating equal to the fuse of the biggest device you're planning to
run
as close to the battery as possbile. If you're not using this to light
cigars (etc.), then I'd go for a more discrete connector mounted to the
side
of the console or under the dash. Or inside the glovebox even. Have a
look
at http://www.maplin.co.uk for inspiration on that front. Your decision
will obviously depend on what kind of devices you plan to use, and the
power
they draw. Earth the connector to the nearest bit of chassis/bodywork.

Steve.


before you go running wires about check the wiring loom nearest to the
blanking plate Fords and Vauxhall had a habit of using a common loom for
many models if you are lucky there may be a connector taped to the loom at
the relavent point
Derek


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