Matthew L Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 OK, please bear with a mechanical novice. I bought a set of reputedly easy-to-install Warn W650D driving lights to add some much needed additional illumination for my 2005 TD5 in Kenya. Installation is supposed to be easy because there is no need to run a switch into the cockpit as they are controlled by a wireless relay actuated by a little remote control. No wires through the firewall, just connect the power wires to the battery, screw down the relay in a convenient spot, wrap a little wire around a nearby ignition-actuated circuit to provide automatic shut-off and, Bob's your uncle, all done! I can hear you chuckling already. The problem, of course, is that the battery is not in the engine compartment, but in under the seat! The fuses, too, are behind the gear shift and under the seat. So, where should I connect my whiz-bang auxilary lights in the engine compartment for reliable service and the least likelihood of creating problems that I won't know how to fix? Cheers, Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The terminal on the starter motor that comes directly from the battery, then an in-line fuse or circuit breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew L Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks, Greg. Do other folks agree with this and are there any alternatives? The starter motor is an awfully expensive part and I really don't want to mess it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 have a look at the bulkhead for a White/orange trace wire, this is a ign controlled air condition system 12v feed, it should be adjacent to the clutch cylinder area where the wires come from cab to engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'd go to the starter motor Matthew. You can't really break it as long as you can undo a nut and then do it up again HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'd go to the starter motor Matthew. You can't really break it as long as you can undo a nut and then do it up again HTH Mo Remembering to disconnect the battery end first or else you might get a surprise if you touch the block with the spanner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew L Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Sounds like a plan, will tackle this weekend and let you know. Thanks! Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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