19 replies to this topic

[Tomf]

Where can i take a constant live feed from to run my clock on???

I dont know if it makes a difference but i have a center clock speedo

[walks]

there should be a few spare pins on the fusebox you can use - ive used them before for constant supply on stereos, etc - test with an electrical screwdriver to see which ones are live

[Tomf]

OK so it will be ok to take a feed off the fuse box

[miniboo]

yes it will but take it from after the fuse not before

[Tomf]

do you know which one will be live that are after the fuse

[miniboo]

i think 1 and 3 are. do you have a haynes manual as it will be in there

[Tomf]

ill have a look but thanks

[minislapper]

Purple wire?

[Tomf]

thanks that will help alot. this site is really good, everyone is really helpfull and has alot of mini knolage

[1984mini25]

Fuse between 1&2 -- stoplights, reversing lights, indicator flasher unit, heated rear window. Only working when key switch is on position II.

Fuse between 3&4 -- horn, hazard indicators, and brake failure light. These work all the time.

Fuse between 5&6 -- heater/wipers - these work on position I or II

Fuse between 7&8 -- side and taillights work all the time.

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So no 4 would be the one you want, as if you connect it to any of the others every time you turn the engine off the clock will stop.

[Tomf]

thanks your a top person

[Clubby1275GT]

isnt number 4 going into the fuse box?

[ceejam]

No, purple wire is fused permanent live, so wire it into a purple wire in the car. Doesn't have to be at the fusebox, any purple wire is the same thing.

[Tomf]

I thought brown was the constant live

[ceejam]

Yes, it is, but unfused

The N on terminal 3 is for brown, other side of fuse it's purple!


The wire colours DO really mean something