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Title: Wiring 12v through (Mk4)
Post by: golf-sib on 28 January 2010, 22:16

I need to run  12V to behind the glovebox, and another 12v to the boot, any routes I can take as well as kits for the fusebox in the battery?

Many Thaks

Alex

Title: Re: Wiring 12v through (Mk4)
Post by: Madmax on 29 January 2010, 19:12

Troublestarter seems to have a very simple way.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=137198.0

Another way, just below the pollen filter above, although looks like you'll need to remove a few bits.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/179553.aspx

When i do mine, i'll use the first method.

Title: Re: Wiring 12v through (Mk4)
Post by: troublestarter on 29 January 2010, 19:40

is this for an amp or just to get some 12v supplies
if it is just for small cables for like a cigarette lighter adapter etc then you can run the cables from the buzz bar under the drivers side of the dash
if you remove all the lower drivers side trim you will see above the accelerator pedal a row of bolts the first one on the left is an ignition live the 2nd one from the left is a permanent 12v supply

Title: Re: Wiring 12v through (Mk4)
Post by: golf-sib on 29 January 2010, 20:17

Quote from: troublestarter on 29 January 2010, 19:40

is this for an amp or just to get some 12v supplies
if it is just for small cables for like a cigarette lighter adapter etc then you can run the cables from the buzz bar under the drivers side of the dash
if you remove all the lower drivers side trim you will see above the accelerator pedal a row of bolts the first one on the left is an ignition live the 2nd one from the left is a permanent 12v supply

I was thinking of using the cig lighter, butt whats the maximum output in amps, as I will be drawing roughly 15amps?

Also how much is the 12v you speak of by the ignition in terms of amps capable and any colour indications for this wire or what its clipped onto more specifically?

Any short wiring kits with a good fuse connection to recommend?

The pollen run through seems the easiest, I will probably go for that, also another last question, how do i add more 12v cables to the fuse box on the battery like in this picture, where would I get the links etc from?

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Imagewerx/Amplifiers/fuse1.jpg)

Title: Re: Wiring 12v through (Mk4)
Post by: troublestarter on 29 January 2010, 20:23

if its for an amp then ue the grommet through the bulkhead
a cigarette lighter socket will only a carry a maximum of 10amps