Where is Permanent Live?
08-16-2003, 04:21 AM
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Where is Permanent Live?
OK I am taking the plunge and trying to install the sub i bought off Frisky myself this weekend. I am all ready to start wiring in the car, and I know where all the wires go, with the exception of permanent live. Where do i find a permanent live connection? I want to avoid going direct to the battery. Is there a permanent live connection which is not fused on the fuse box? Would love a pic to explain if possible 
I am clueless, but i have good instructions for the rest
I am clueless, but i have good instructions for the rest
08-16-2003, 04:24 AM
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I cant be arsed trying to wire all the way from the boot to the bonnet though 
There must be one somewhere, cos the head unit has a PL conneciton doesnt it? I wouldnt know which one it was though
There must be one somewhere, cos the head unit has a PL conneciton doesnt it? I wouldnt know which one it was though
08-16-2003, 04:27 AM
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There's a small fusebox, under the dash on the right hand (driver's) side. Which has some spare terminals, both permanent live and live with ignition on. Fat b@stards have a lot of fun standing on their heads in the footwell to get at it!!
Seriously...
I was going to fit a sub until recently and No2 son who's pretty clued up on this stuff reckons the sub should go to the battery. Not sure why?
Seriously...
I was going to fit a sub until recently and No2 son who's pretty clued up on this stuff reckons the sub should go to the battery. Not sure why?
08-16-2003, 04:36 AM
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No mate and I don't know if they're marked. No big deal though.. just trial and error with a spade connector I would think. The other option is just crimp onto a wire under there with a piggy back connector. I'm sure someone here can tell you the colour for a permanent live?
08-16-2003, 04:37 AM
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Originally posted by AquilaEagle
Any idea which terminal is PL Ced?
Any idea which terminal is PL Ced?
The PL is I believe the top connection of the three spare male spade connectors in the fusebox, driver foorwell. Not sure how thick these wires are, and what risk of setting your wiring loom on fire if you use them though.
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08-16-2003, 04:41 AM
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Ian, you'll find photos of the fusebox here:
http://www.s2000.org/mods/radar
Please remember that these are in reverse to UK cars.
http://www.s2000.org/mods/radar
Please remember that these are in reverse to UK cars.
08-16-2003, 04:42 AM
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I agree. Do the job right AE. the only tricky bit is going to be getting the wire through the bulkhead. Once that's done, it'll be easy to hide the wires either under the carpet, or using the side of the transmission tunnel, where the carpet unclips. The clincher is..it'll be easier anyway! 
08-16-2003, 04:42 AM
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that makes it even harder how do i get a wire from the boot, through the car and into the bonnet then onto the battery? Oh ooh could i just piggy back the PL wire on the HU?