grande punto switched ignition

bladecs_04 · 01-10-2009

i know it has been discussed alot but i was wondering if someone who has wired up their stereo using a switched ignition could post a picture of which wire they used so i can get a rough guess at where to look

thanks

mehstg · 01-10-2009

Originally Posted by bladecs_04

i know it has been discussed alot but i was wondering if someone who has wired up their stereo using a switched ignition could post a picture of which wire they used so i can get a rough guess at where to look

thanks

Not got a piccie as it is dark. But I scotchlocked a cable to the positive wire on the cigarette lighter then run it up the centre console and up to the stereo.

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bladecs_04 · 01-10-2009

i have had the gater off the gearstick but its full of foam in there so can't get to the bottom of the 12v socket how did u get to it??

mehstg · 02-10-2009

Originally Posted by bladecs_04

i have had the gater off the gearstick but its full of foam in there so can't get to the bottom of the 12v socket how did u get to it??

Full of foam? - Mine isn't lol. Could see the 12v socket when I had the gaiter off no problems

bladecs_04 · 02-10-2009

yea its full of foam i can see the socket but cant seem to get to the wires at the bottom i will post a pic in a bit

bladecs_04 · 02-10-2009

pics as promised

the foam seems to be glued in.

mehstg · 04-10-2009

Originally Posted by bladecs_04

pics as promised

the foam seems to be glued in.

Wow, Mine was not like that. I could just get my hand in and pop the 12v socket out. Sorry but i'm no help, lol. Can you find a switched live on the fan circuit or the ignition barrel?

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bladecs_04 · 04-10-2009

i didnt want to take to much apart did u remove the socket to get to the wire if so how easy was it do you just push the bottom or is it clipped in?

mehstg · 05-10-2009

Originally Posted by bladecs_04

i didnt want to take to much apart did u remove the socket to get to the wire if so how easy was it do you just push the bottom or is it clipped in?

Pushed it up from underneath.

Ruuko · 05-10-2009

oo helpfull thread, I've not wired mine into ignition yet lol!

Might do it tonight hehe

bladecs_04 · 05-10-2009

i have finally done it

this is a sort of guide

i removed the foam and removed the socket from the bottom of the 12v socket and checked the connections to find the 12v switched mine was a red and white wire

i put some clips on the wire to connect the 12v switched to a red wire i had lying round and clipped the other end to the red wire on the back of the H/U i fed the wire around the back through the gap at the bottom

i then put all the foam back in after making sure the wire worked correctly

the only thing it doesnt do is turn on when the key isnt in the ignition you have to put it to the first setting to turn it on

hope this helps

mehstg · 05-10-2009

Originally Posted by bladecs_04

i have finally done it

this is a sort of guide

i removed the foam and removed the socket from the bottom of the 12v socket and checked the connections to find the 12v switched mine was a red and white wire

i put some clips on the wire to connect the 12v switched to a red wire i had lying round and clipped the other end to the red wire on the back of the H/U i fed the wire around the back through the gap at the bottom

i then put all the foam back in after making sure the wire worked correctly

the only thing it doesnt do is turn on when the key isnt in the ignition you have to put it to the first setting to turn it on

hope this helps

Got there in the end, lol! Congrats!

bladecs_04 · 05-10-2009

thanks for all your help yea finally been looking at doing this since last year

JonActiveSport · 07-10-2009

Scotch Locks are the tool of the devil.

Solder, Heat Shrink, and inline fuse are the way forward!

Ruuko · 07-10-2009

scotch lock aint too great eeek,

I did mine yesterday used crimps and ehem scotch lock lol

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bladecs_04 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: north wales Posts: 322 Thanks: 15 Trader Rating: 0	grande punto switched ignition i know it has been discussed alot but i was wondering if someone who has wired up their stereo using a switched ignition could post a picture of which wire they used so i can get a rough guess at where to look thanks __________________ small guide for switched ignition: http://tinyurl.com/3bm5huy my members motor thread: http://tinyurl.com/3pe3qc6 Details for heater lightshttp://tinyurl.com/bqjwd4d
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mehstg GPS Multijet 1.9 Orange Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North London Posts: 1,516 Thanks: 66 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition Originally Posted by bladecs_04 i know it has been discussed alot but i was wondering if someone who has wired up their stereo using a switched ignition could post a picture of which wire they used so i can get a rough guess at where to look thanks Not got a piccie as it is dark. But I scotchlocked a cable to the positive wire on the cigarette lighter then run it up the centre console and up to the stereo. P bladecs_04 thanked for this post __________________ Do Not Click Here Originally Posted by Vimto Rolf i play 12 string ass mostly anyhow. Originally Posted by punto_matt It was always obvious you swung that way but kudos for finally admitting it
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bladecs_04 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: north wales Posts: 322 Thanks: 15 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition i have had the gater off the gearstick but its full of foam in there so can't get to the bottom of the 12v socket how did u get to it?? __________________ small guide for switched ignition: http://tinyurl.com/3bm5huy my members motor thread: http://tinyurl.com/3pe3qc6 Details for heater lightshttp://tinyurl.com/bqjwd4d
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mehstg GPS Multijet 1.9 Orange Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North London Posts: 1,516 Thanks: 66 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition Originally Posted by bladecs_04 i have had the gater off the gearstick but its full of foam in there so can't get to the bottom of the 12v socket how did u get to it?? Full of foam? - Mine isn't lol. Could see the 12v socket when I had the gaiter off no problems __________________ Do Not Click Here Originally Posted by Vimto Rolf i play 12 string ass mostly anyhow. Originally Posted by punto_matt It was always obvious you swung that way but kudos for finally admitting it
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bladecs_04 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: north wales Posts: 322 Thanks: 15 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition yea its full of foam i can see the socket but cant seem to get to the wires at the bottom i will post a pic in a bit __________________ small guide for switched ignition: http://tinyurl.com/3bm5huy my members motor thread: http://tinyurl.com/3pe3qc6 Details for heater lightshttp://tinyurl.com/bqjwd4d
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04-10-2009	#7
mehstg GPS Multijet 1.9 Orange Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North London Posts: 1,516 Thanks: 66 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition Originally Posted by bladecs_04 pics as promised the foam seems to be glued in. Wow, Mine was not like that. I could just get my hand in and pop the 12v socket out. Sorry but i'm no help, lol. Can you find a switched live on the fan circuit or the ignition barrel? P __________________ Do Not Click Here Originally Posted by Vimto Rolf i play 12 string ass mostly anyhow. Originally Posted by punto_matt It was always obvious you swung that way but kudos for finally admitting it
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mehstg GPS Multijet 1.9 Orange Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North London Posts: 1,516 Thanks: 66 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition Originally Posted by bladecs_04 i didnt want to take to much apart did u remove the socket to get to the wire if so how easy was it do you just push the bottom or is it clipped in? Pushed it up from underneath. bladecs_04 thanked for this post __________________ Do Not Click Here Originally Posted by Vimto Rolf i play 12 string ass mostly anyhow. Originally Posted by punto_matt It was always obvious you swung that way but kudos for finally admitting it
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Ruuko Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barnsley Posts: 313 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition oo helpfull thread, I've not wired mine into ignition yet lol! Might do it tonight hehe __________________ I.C.E 2 x Genesis Series III 4 Channels, 1 x Ground Zero GZNA1.2500DXII, Hybrid Audio L4 Mids, Hybrid Audio L1 Pro Tweeters, CDT ES06 Mid Bass, Digital Designs 512bb 12" Sub, Alpine CDA-9883R Headunit, Kenwood KEC-600 Crossover, More batteries and 0 AWG wiring than you can shake a stick at ///Car Grande Punto 1.2 8v, 17" Kei Racing Force 10's in white, Punto Side Stripes.... More to come!
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Ruuko Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barnsley Posts: 313 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: grande punto switched ignition scotch lock aint too great eeek, I did mine yesterday used crimps and ehem scotch lock lol __________________ I.C.E 2 x Genesis Series III 4 Channels, 1 x Ground Zero GZNA1.2500DXII, Hybrid Audio L4 Mids, Hybrid Audio L1 Pro Tweeters, CDT ES06 Mid Bass, Digital Designs 512bb 12" Sub, Alpine CDA-9883R Headunit, Kenwood KEC-600 Crossover, More batteries and 0 AWG wiring than you can shake a stick at ///Car Grande Punto 1.2 8v, 17" Kei Racing Force 10's in white, Punto Side Stripes.... More to come!
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