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Hey guys,
I stole this idea from a mate and his post on the Prado forum http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-less-than-30
I went to Jaycar today and bought the bits needed and put it together, ill outline it below and it took me around 2 hours.
This is what is needed:
Jaycar part numbers and prices are after the item below.
1 x 2 way Switch (to control positive feeds from both batteries) SK0991 $4.95
1 x Jaycar Digital Voltage Gauge QP5586 $24.95
2 x Fuse Holders SZ2015 $1.75 each
2 x 0.5 Amp Fuses SF2188 $0.40 each
3-4 metres (approx) of 1.5mm Positive and Negative stranded wire. (I got this from Autobahn as Jaycar didn't have red and black)
To install it:
- Run a positive feeds from both batteries
- Run negative feed from 1 battery
- Connect the positive wires to the outside poles of the switch (one wire per pole)
- Connect the middle pole of the switch to the positive input of the volt metre
- Connect the negative feed from 1 battery to the negative input for the volt meter.
I did remove the plastic cover below the steering wheel to make it easier to cut the holes for the switch and display.
To run the wires through the firewall I found where some others where running through and used a big cable to push through into the engine bay, attach the wire and pull it back into the cabin
I ran it all inside that black plastic tubing under the bonnet and it was really easy. The hardest part for me was cutting the plastic cover near my knee to get the switch and display to fit, but anyone with skill (I have none! lol) will find it easy and it will look neat.
I installed it all and this is what it looks like in the car, near my right knee.
I cannot see it while driving, but then I do not need to see it and it works well.
Now to do more mods, like LED spot lights for the rear
James
I stole this idea from a mate and his post on the Prado forum http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-less-than-30
I went to Jaycar today and bought the bits needed and put it together, ill outline it below and it took me around 2 hours.
This is what is needed:
Jaycar part numbers and prices are after the item below.
1 x 2 way Switch (to control positive feeds from both batteries) SK0991 $4.95
1 x Jaycar Digital Voltage Gauge QP5586 $24.95
2 x Fuse Holders SZ2015 $1.75 each
2 x 0.5 Amp Fuses SF2188 $0.40 each
3-4 metres (approx) of 1.5mm Positive and Negative stranded wire. (I got this from Autobahn as Jaycar didn't have red and black)
To install it:
- Run a positive feeds from both batteries
- Run negative feed from 1 battery
- Connect the positive wires to the outside poles of the switch (one wire per pole)
- Connect the middle pole of the switch to the positive input of the volt metre
- Connect the negative feed from 1 battery to the negative input for the volt meter.
I did remove the plastic cover below the steering wheel to make it easier to cut the holes for the switch and display.
To run the wires through the firewall I found where some others where running through and used a big cable to push through into the engine bay, attach the wire and pull it back into the cabin
I ran it all inside that black plastic tubing under the bonnet and it was really easy. The hardest part for me was cutting the plastic cover near my knee to get the switch and display to fit, but anyone with skill (I have none! lol) will find it easy and it will look neat.
I installed it all and this is what it looks like in the car, near my right knee.
I cannot see it while driving, but then I do not need to see it and it works well.
Now to do more mods, like LED spot lights for the rear
James
Great DIY!! Thats a definate install.
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