Member Since: 26 Apr 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 7
12 volt sockets
Just got D4.
I wish to enable 12 volt sockets to be live with ignition off.
Does the Relay removal and new wire fix described here
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic39732.html
work on a D4?Neil
17th Dec 2012 11:55 am
THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
Why? Big risk of inadvertently flattening the battery, I think.
17th Dec 2012 12:02 pm
ESU 876
Member Since: 26 Apr 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 7
Yes, aware of that, willing to run with it.
I marshal on rallies etc. need 12 volt feed for radio while stationary for 2 - 3 hours.
I have had 2 or 3 scares in the D3, having sat with ignition in "auxiliary". As has been said on here, there are so many power drains on a Disco the battery can be flattened by literally doing nothing for 2 or 3 hours.
The only alternative that I am aware of is "croc clips" to the battery. Not very practical if you do need to move.Neil
17th Dec 2012 12:14 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18563
There is a lighter relay and aux socket relay so in theory yes you can.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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17th Dec 2012 12:16 pm
THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
ISTR that there is a permanent live on the 12s socket. Pins 3 and 4 ? Same pins used (?) for charging battery.
17th Dec 2012 12:20 pm
ESU 876
Member Since: 26 Apr 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 7
Sorry guys, above url doesn't take you to this post from wiggs.
This is the mod I am asking about.
wiggs wrote:
Lostingreen
Welcome to the site
Very easy to get the sockets working all the time
Drop down the lower glove box to reveal the fuse box
Remove this relay from fuse box
Put in a link wire ..like this
Click image to enlarge
You will then have permenant power to all 3 aux sockets ( not ciggy lighter ...this still requires ignition on position 1 ) . The 3 sockets are still protected by there original fuses .
I have a GPS speed camera connected to 12v and an iphone charger ..these are on all the time and i can leave my car at the airport for 2 weeks with no ill effects .
Biggest worry is if you leave the ignition on ..this then activates alot of the cars electrics ..this is were people get into trouble ...although i can quite happely leave my car ignition on position 2 for a good 3 hour without any worries .
Neil
17th Dec 2012 12:38 pm
Big red 999
Member Since: 18 Dec 2010
Location: stockport
Posts: 62
Yes it does work mine have bean like this for 2 years
Ian
Radio on for a lot less than 2 to 3 hours will flaten battery below what is needed for a startup.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
17th Dec 2012 5:31 pm
disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 409
Navigator wrote:
Radio on for a lot less than 2 to 3 hours will flaten battery below what is needed for a startup.
I think he's talking about a CB radio - lot less drain. I can run mine overnight.
Cheers,
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ex - 2009 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, had lots of stuff too!
Now - 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6, rimini red, 18" rims + Cooper LTZ, rear eLocker, Spider tuning box, GOE protection plates and rock sliders, GOE 3way shortened rods.
18th Dec 2012 12:26 am
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
I had spotted that link but wasn't sure about D4 relevance so just opted to have my MSA radio hardmounted & wired to a permenant feed by a profressional auto electrician I know......
He still won't talk to me as it took him more than two hours to find a suitable feed. The radio is mounted under & to the right of the steering wheel, I get the impression he spent a long time in very uncomfortable positions in the footwell!!!
I spend all day at rallies with radio on & engine off and have never had a problem starting the engine when it was time to go home.Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
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