Installing 2nd cigarette lighter?

devonutopia · 24-10-2005, 08:33

Is it something I could do safely? (well not me directly, someone with good electrical knowledge

) I'd like to install one somewhere down by the fuel filler cap / open boot lever, possibly extending the wiring used by the oem lighter socket.

Anyone done anything like this? I'm assuming as I'm not getting power from one lighter and lighting up the other one I won't be overloading the circuitry above normal, from the oem socket back?

Having never seen the wiring for it before, is it just a case of two wires going to it? I'm assuming one is reasonably chunky to be able to light up the coils in the lighter to red hot in just a few seconds?

mcbunny · 24-10-2005, 09:18

im sure audi's and vw's have them in the boot

bryand · 24-10-2005, 09:20

Fabia Elegance Estates have a 12V outlet in the boot as standard, so the parts should be available. But there will be some heavy-duty cabling to be run to the boot, because I doubt that it is in the loom by default.

Sallyann · 24-10-2005, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I'd like to install one somewhere down by the fuel filler cap / open boot lever, possibly extending the wiring used by the oem lighter socket.

Do you mean on the outside? Lighter sockets are not waterproof and the contacts would rust very quickly.
And the idea of having an electrical socket near the fuel filler.....

Sal

andy ellis · 24-10-2005, 09:51

Personally bud all I used is a three way extensionput down in the passenger foot screwed to center consul by bottom tray. Run the wire through and under handbrake well and up into the exisitng ciggie lighter. Personally I have been known to run a road angel, trafficmaster yq2 and 12VDC-240VAC convertor (FOR LAPTOP) all at the same time with no apparant problems!! Lights seemed nice and bright!

**robmawer** · 24-10-2005, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy ellis

Personally bud all I used is a three way extensionput down in the passenger foot screwed to center consul by bottom tray. Run the wire through and under handbrake well and up into the exisitng ciggie lighter. Personally I have been known to run a road angel, trafficmaster yq2 and 12VDC-240VAC convertor (FOR LAPTOP) all at the same time with no apparant problems!! Lights seemed nice and bright!

Would second that...just get a splitter, less than a tenner from Halfords. Can easily run three things off one without ill effect - one of the ones at Halfords even has a cut-off to stop you draining the battery too. And it works, but unfortunately will allow the voltage to drop to marginally below what the car needs to start, so remember to unplug it!

Rob.

L-Y-K · 24-10-2005, 10:05

careful when you remove the center transmission trim bit between the seats!!!! theres a little switch to tell you that your hand break is on, if you forget to clip it back in..you drove over 10mph and it BEEPS at you

had that happen yesterday

DangerMouse · 24-10-2005, 11:04

I've been looking at doing this for my Road Angel (Compact, so needs a cig lighter socket and can't be properly hardwired) and satnav etc.

I've decided the cheapest and easiest way is goign to be to get a 2 or 3 way splitter and screwing or sticking it down somewhere (havent decided where yet). However, I don't want the obvious thief magnet cable going into the standard cig lighter socket all the time, so im going to get an auto electics bloke to wire it in for me... Shouldnt cost more than 20 quid I'm told!!

Oh, and I'm making sure I get it wired onto a circuit that loses power once the ignition is off

simon · 24-10-2005, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I'd like to install one somewhere down by the fuel filler cap

Yes, sometimes you just need a fag when you're filling up

**robmawer** · 24-10-2005, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sallyann

Do you mean on the outside? Lighter sockets are not waterproof and the contacts would rust very quickly.
And the idea of having an electrical socket near the fuel filler.....

"filler cap / open boot lever"

Think he's going to have it down next to the driver's seat rather than out near the fuel cap...

Rob.

andy ellis · 24-10-2005, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmawer

"filler cap / open boot lever"

Think he's going to have it down next to the driver's seat rather than out near the fuel cap...

Rob.

Still knowing Jason anything is possible, he might just want the quickiest skoda ever....

Just straight up!!!

devonutopia · 24-10-2005, 12:45

PMSL -

NOT by the actual fuel filler cap - just down on the driver's side trim. Its because the best place for the Navman is on the driver's side window where its out the way enough to have clear view of thw windscreen/mirror and side window but still be functional.

Just when its there the power cable has to go across the steering wheel and down, which hits my knee when driving. Just would like to have power where I have the kit.

bryand · 24-10-2005, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

PMSL -

NOT by the actual fuel filler cap - just down on the driver's side trim. Its because the best place for the Navman is on the driver's side window where its out the way enough to have clear view of thw windscreen/mirror and side window but still be functional.

Just when its there the power cable has to go across the steering wheel and down, which hits my knee when driving. Just would like to have power where I have the kit.

If the Navman is going to be that close to the fusebox, surely all you need is a short lead and connect to an existing fuse? And if it's really on the driver's side window (?! - what happens when you lower the window?) you could use a coiled power lead to accommodate opening the door.

devonutopia · 24-10-2005, 13:28

You don't lower the window.

(well, more than about 3"

)

If I have to wind down for parking attendant or toll booth, the thing will have to come off for a minute. Not sure I want to start looking at giving it its own power straight from the fuse box.

Sounds like I'd blow something and have to rewire the car... again.

**VRStu** · 24-10-2005, 15:44

I posted about this a while ago J. I put from from the boot of an Octy Est I found in the scrappy in SWMBO's car. It's in the centre console to the left side of the gear change.

I'll see if I can find it.

**VRStu** · 24-10-2005, 15:45

Here ya go

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...002#post439002

delroy · 24-10-2005, 17:30

I've got an extra lighter socket neatly hiden behind my dash - wired into the fuse socket so that my TTG could be plugged into it.

The cable then simply runs down the trim near the A-Pillar. Looks quite neat. Not sure how easy it is to see from the pic.

Also I'm trying out a Road Angel Navigator (my Dad got issued it but as he has already been issued Road Angel II and his Superb came with Sat Nav as std it was spare but in need of a good test) The other pic shows just how messy the wires can be!

Can't upload pics - they are too big - anyone care to help????

devonutopia · 24-10-2005, 18:08

If you PM me your email addy, I'll shrink, host and display them on here?

24-10-2005, 08:33	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,202 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	Installing 2nd cigarette lighter? Is it something I could do safely? (well not me directly, someone with good electrical knowledge ) I'd like to install one somewhere down by the fuel filler cap / open boot lever, possibly extending the wiring used by the oem lighter socket. Anyone done anything like this? I'm assuming as I'm not getting power from one lighter and lighting up the other one I won't be overloading the circuitry above normal, from the oem socket back? Having never seen the wiring for it before, is it just a case of two wires going to it? I'm assuming one is reasonably chunky to be able to light up the coils in the lighter to red hot in just a few seconds? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video! Last edited by devonutopia; 24-10-2005 at 08:35.

24-10-2005, 09:18	#2
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im sure audi's and vw's have them in the boot __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

24-10-2005, 09:51	#5
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Personally bud all I used is a three way extensionput down in the passenger foot screwed to center consul by bottom tray. Run the wire through and under handbrake well and up into the exisitng ciggie lighter. Personally I have been known to run a road angel, trafficmaster yq2 and 12VDC-240VAC convertor (FOR LAPTOP) all at the same time with no apparant problems!! Lights seemed nice and bright! __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

24-10-2005, 11:04	#8
DangerMouse Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 508 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've been looking at doing this for my Road Angel (Compact, so needs a cig lighter socket and can't be properly hardwired) and satnav etc. I've decided the cheapest and easiest way is goign to be to get a 2 or 3 way splitter and screwing or sticking it down somewhere (havent decided where yet). However, I don't want the obvious thief magnet cable going into the standard cig lighter socket all the time, so im going to get an auto electics bloke to wire it in for me... Shouldnt cost more than 20 quid I'm told!! Oh, and I'm making sure I get it wired onto a circuit that loses power once the ignition is off __________________ Had: Mk 2 Octavia 1.6MPI Had: Black Magic Furby vRS w/ Cruise Control Had: Mk 1 Octavia vRS - They've had too much of my money now! Got: Mk 2 Octavia vRS TFSI - I need to stop buying Skodas now - It's just getting silly!

24-10-2005, 12:45	#12
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,202 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	PMSL - NOT by the actual fuel filler cap - just down on the driver's side trim. Its because the best place for the Navman is on the driver's side window where its out the way enough to have clear view of thw windscreen/mirror and side window but still be functional. Just when its there the power cable has to go across the steering wheel and down, which hits my knee when driving. Just would like to have power where I have the kit. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

24-10-2005, 09:20	#3
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,767 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Fabia Elegance Estates have a 12V outlet in the boot as standard, so the parts should be available. But there will be some heavy-duty cabling to be run to the boot, because I doubt that it is in the loom by default.

24-10-2005, 10:05	#7
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,142 Thanks: 27 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	careful when you remove the center transmission trim bit between the seats!!!! theres a little switch to tell you that your hand break is on, if you forget to clip it back in..you drove over 10mph and it BEEPS at you had that happen yesterday

24-10-2005, 13:28	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,202 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	You don't lower the window. (well, more than about 3" ) If I have to wind down for parking attendant or toll booth, the thing will have to come off for a minute. Not sure I want to start looking at giving it its own power straight from the fuse box. Sounds like I'd blow something and have to rewire the car... again. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

24-10-2005, 15:44	#15
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,851 Thanks: 90 Thanked 861 Times in 776 Posts	I posted about this a while ago J. I put from from the boot of an Octy Est I found in the scrappy in SWMBO's car. It's in the centre console to the left side of the gear change. I'll see if I can find it. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

24-10-2005, 15:45	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,851 Thanks: 90 Thanked 861 Times in 776 Posts	Here ya go http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...002#post439002 __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

24-10-2005, 17:30	#17
delroy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 590 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I've got an extra lighter socket neatly hiden behind my dash - wired into the fuse socket so that my TTG could be plugged into it. The cable then simply runs down the trim near the A-Pillar. Looks quite neat. Not sure how easy it is to see from the pic. Also I'm trying out a Road Angel Navigator (my Dad got issued it but as he has already been issued Road Angel II and his Superb came with Sat Nav as std it was spare but in need of a good test) The other pic shows just how messy the wires can be! Can't upload pics - they are too big - anyone care to help???? __________________ You've been Skoda'taken!

24-10-2005, 18:08	#18
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,202 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	If you PM me your email addy, I'll shrink, host and display them on here? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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