Hard wiring the origin B2

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

Got on to this on the last thread but would rather start it again.

I have ordered my Origin B2 finally!! Cheers to (HAS 16v) for sorting me out a fantastic deal!

I want to hard wire it and could do with a idea of how to go about doing this as should be getting it tommorow!!

Pete

CocoPops · Oct 14, 2004

Wait til it arrives and all will become clear.

It is sooooo easy to do.

Just fit it normally, then chop off the plug and wire into an existing 12v feed.

blink172 · Oct 14, 2004

And this should be in the interior section, your usually quick on that Coco!

CocoPops · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by blink172 on 14 October 2004

And this should be in the interior section, your usually quick on that Coco!

Cheeky beggar! but yeah youre right.

Have a cookie:

http://www.nothingbutcrumbs.com/cookie_gift_baskets_images/chocolate_chip_cookie.jpg

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

lol

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Top dash off and feed the wires under there to the back of the cigar lighter.

CocoPops · Oct 14, 2004

No need to take dash off to do it.

Run the wires down the side of the dash and underneath it.

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

take the dash off!! that is a job i dont want to do!! i was hoping there would be a way round that!

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

Why do you need to go to the trouble of taking the top off the dash? The cables can happily run down the pillar and along the underside of the dash.

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

It takes ten minutes to get the top dash off, easy job.

If you dont want to do it Im sure you could managed a trip down the a12 to chelmsford and Ill do it for ya.

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

By why, there is no need? Its probably better off under the dash so it can be removed if for some reason something goes wrong.

CocoPops · Oct 14, 2004

I run my cables down the right hand side of the dash (behind the door rubber).

All out of side and a darn sight quicker than removing dash top!

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by CocoPops on 14 October 2004

I run my cables down the right hand side of the dash (behind the door rubber).

All out of side and a darn sight quicker than removing dash top!

Same as mine. No cables in sight anywhere, and far easier and less risky than removing the dash. Bearing in mind I dont keep cars long I like to be able to get things out easily enough.

All it takes is a trip and youve snapped the dash top.

DAVE_RSi · Oct 14, 2004

i will give u a hand if u want, if u help with my banging ;-)

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

Confused!!!

Appreciate the offer Pete i may take you up on that as i was contemplating fitting some new components at some stage so i will need a bit of help with taking the top of the dash off!

What do i do guys!!??

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by DAVE_RSi on 14 October 2004

i will give u a hand if u want, if u help with my banging ;-)

Mate - thats dodgy ground i dont think my misses would approve!!

DAVE_RSi · Oct 14, 2004

was worth a try

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

i meant helping you with your misss!!

lol

mate ill help you with the banging

DAVE_RSi · Oct 14, 2004

i know

sure ur misses wouldnt mind if she got some pics out of it

cctv is apparently being checked for me, although duno if i believe it

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

PMSL!! true ill give it a whirl see what she says!!

thats sucks mate hope its sorted!!

Dash off or not dash off!! what way are we going guys?

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

I dont know anyone who has taken the dash top off to install one.

Just run the wires under the dash. I used some of those sticky plastic pads which you can then run a cable tie through. All very neat and out the way.

jon_r · Oct 14, 2004

Will there not be a wire showing accross the top of the dash in that case? Is there a way to hide this?

Also if you tap off of the cigarette lighter will it still work?

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Pete, if youre not fussed about it being a very tidy neat job like Richs then run it round the edge, if not its a dash off job which really isnt that difficult.

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1087311161__LeeMclio11.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1087311146__LeeMclio10.jpg

However it goes in there has to be a wire between the dash and the laser detector and the craddle to where ever you decide connect them up.

You cant see the cable running along the front of the dash as there is a massive gap which it easily tucks in.

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Pete, youve seen Richs install, you make the call mate.

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

ill get it in see what i think, then when i upgrade the components ill do it all in one hit!

CocoPops · Oct 14, 2004

Whats so special about this other way?

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by CocoPops on 14 October 2004

Whats so special about this other way?

Cant see any wires at all, none of this just lash it in b****cks.

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

So where is the laser detector?

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

i didnt know rich had one!! b****cks i would of been well up for having a butchers!! allways the way!

You both from chelmsford ?

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Pic from Rich will follow shortly...

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

Cool, ta.

Im interested to see what you did with the cable for the laser detector as thats the only one I have showing now its installed in the 182. Problem is if you place it at the top of the screen its less effective. I know mine works at the bottom.

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 14 October 2004

i didnt know rich had one!! b****cks i would of been well up for having a butchers!! allways the way!

You both from chelmsford ?

Yup

DAVE_RSi · Oct 14, 2004

either way wont look 2 bad will it

hardly noticeable either way really, aslong as it dont get in the way or look too untidy then should be fine, best bet is to see what you think when youve got it in ur hands

on cctv front of things, they havent checked yet, BUT i wasnt only 1 yesterday 2 have a alloy cap stolen from the car park

PJVTS · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Pete_172 on 14 October 2004

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 14 October 2004

i didnt know rich had one!! b****cks i would of been well up for having a butchers!! allways the way!

You both from chelmsford ?

Click to expand...

Yup

The bonus is i actually live in Witham

RB_172 · Oct 14, 2004

Ok, so you can put it in like everyone else and have a nice wire dangling over your screen, with suction cups that get in the way and fall off every so often... OR you can copy me and do it properly ;-)

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http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768382__IMG_0193.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768382__IMG_0193.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768411__IMG_0194.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768411__IMG_0194.jpg

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 14 October 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Pete_172 on 14 October 2004

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 14 October 2004

i didnt know rich had one!! b****cks i would of been well up for having a butchers!! allways the way!

You both from chelmsford ?

Click to expand...

Yup

The bonus is i actually live in Witham

Click to expand...

lol I lived there for a few years!

Pete · Oct 14, 2004

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768382__IMG_0193.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768346__IMG_0192.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1097768411__IMG_0194.jpg

Lee · Oct 14, 2004

I can still see a wire Rich.

Nice idea with the laser detector mount mate.

Hard wiring the origin B2

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