So How do i get a new 12v switched feed to my stereo


Well i opted for the piggyback fuse
So here we are
Its best to drop a length of wire down from the stereo to the little kick panels near the clutch pedal on the driver side (Removing this panel make its a lot easier)
I stuck my wire down somewhere so it all didn't just suddenly drop through

This was then cable tied to plastic trims and other wiring looms to take it up into the fuse-box area :)


For example
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Fused at 2amps (smallest i could find for a mini blade fuse + available from halfords), this is plugged into the fuse for the cigarette socket, as this will make a nice switched feed (So much so i run my DRL of this as well!)
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And you will be left with something like this
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I used double barrel / insulated wire rated at 11amps, this means the wiring wont be the weak point in a short circuit, the fuse will be :)


So now you have your cable ready to plug in
I had to use Spade terminals, as my cheapo butt/bullet connections snapped when i tried to disconnect them. But that new wire you installed, Bypasses the ISO connector (which takes from the cars wiring to the stereo's) And connects into the stereo's harness most of the way up

See where my crocodile leads connect, what will happen behind the dash
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