LinDens90XS Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hi, looking for some advice regards fitting anderson type plug under the bonnet of an 2003 TD5 90. This is the type used on fork lift trucks and someone suggested connecting to the starter motor as this is fed direct from the battery and earthing on engine or chassis. Is this doable or am I looking at potential problems? As ever, thanks for any help. Regards Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 What are you wanting the anderson for? I have one on the front of the seatbox for jump starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Can anybody advise on the best place to buy Anderson Connectors, and the options for fitting / Use thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landynut Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just on the subject of Anderson connectors, will leaving a five meter lead attached to battery and Anderson connector other end cause any damage or battery drain? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just on the subject of Anderson connectors, will leaving a five meter lead attached to battery and Anderson connector other end cause any damage or battery drain?thanks Nope as long as there is no load on it, its just a bit of cable I would put an isolator on it though just so its live only when you want it to be, and TBH I'd fit a mega fuse as well but that just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinDens90XS Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wanted to use for connecting my jump leads to, the connector quite large and would be in the way in the footwell (have air con), also cables not long enough to go from engine bay to battery box. Regards Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wanted to use for connecting my jump leads to, the connector quite large and would be in the way in the footwell (have air con), also cables not long enough to go from engine bay to battery box. Regards Dennis The anderson connector would go against the seat box(near enough to the edge closest to the door) as mine does and as such wouldn't be in the way of your aircon-make sure If you are going to do this that you space the anderson connector out away from the seat box with a couple of washers so that you can plug your jump leads with little difficulty HTH John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I can get a picture if you like, my anderson only sticks out maybe 1/4" as I notched the sound matting round it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinDens90XS Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks Guys, Just wanted to know where to connect in the engine bay as the socket is a lot larger than the anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 You can connect the positive lead for your Anderson plug to the starter motor battery +ve terminal, and the negative (ground) to either a starter motor mounting bolt or another nearby bellhousing bolt. You will get better results if you connect directly to the vehicle battery, but if other factors prevent this then connecting to the starter/bellhousing will be adequate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinDens90XS Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Many Thanks for that, just need to fabricate a bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 you can just bolt the anderson unit to the wing, it has bolt holes built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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