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Battery disconnection
Hi Anybody know if I need a radio code when I disconnect power to to the radio to fit my hands free kit on my 55 plate LD3 S. If I do will the agents have it because I dont seem to have one
9th Oct 2007 8:25 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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No radio code on D3
However, make sure the car is completely asleep before disconnect. Make sure the doors are shut, the Park Brake lamp has extinguished and the time has gone from the radio display. About 2 minutes after switch off and door shut.
9th Oct 2007 9:04 pm
cmec
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Thanks for the info. I assume its OK to leave the bonnet up while I wait to disconnect. Is there anything else I should know when I re-connect.
9th Oct 2007 10:31 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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I would like to see you disconnect it with the bonnet closed
No dramas on reconnection. I think you will have lost any trip computer info, and you may have to reset the electric windows and sunroof. You will need to consult your manual for that, I'm not sure.
9th Oct 2007 10:38 pm
cmec
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Thanks again for the info G
10th Oct 2007 3:22 pm
cmec
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Hi G Going on from the battery disconnection for my hands free installation, any idea of the best place to obtain + and - supply from. I assume the switched supply could come from the cigar lighter.
11th Oct 2007 9:49 am
wiggs
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Have a lok at the fuse box to see if you have this connector spare ..thats 12v all the time
Negative can be taken from behind the small panel in the bottom left of passenger footwell ...lots of earth points there
G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
11th Oct 2007 12:34 pm
cmec
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Hi Wiggs thanks for the info all sorted.
15th Oct 2007 8:35 pm
alanwxr
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What sort of power (amps) can I take from that connector 'wiggs'?
Wondering if I could run 10amps ish intermittent from it for an amateur radio transceiver?
15th Oct 2007 8:46 pm
The Beastmaster
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Alan radio ham M3PWV
15th Oct 2007 9:52 pm
alanwxr
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'The Beastmaster' - G8WXR & M3WXR
15th Oct 2007 9:56 pm
The Beastmaster
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alanwxr wrote:
What sort of power (amps) can I take from that connector 'wiggs'?
Wondering if I could run 10amps ish intermittent from it for an amateur radio transceiver?
That position in the first picture is linked to fuse 65 ( which is blank according to the handbook) which has a 10 amp fuse fitted as standard ...well on mine it has .
I use it for power to phone kit and a speed camera detector no problems G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
16th Oct 2007 11:17 am
alanwxr
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Thanks 'wiggs'.
My local one in West Yorks 'The Beastmaster' is GB3TP
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