6 replies to this topic

[MikeRotherham]

Can anyone recommend where I can access a permanent live in the dash or switch area to save having to run the wire back to the fuse box?

Edited by MikeRotherham, 23 May 2026 - 05:18 PM.

[Ethel]

Ignition or light switches. Neither are fuse protected, so not for 2kw fan heater.

[Aridgerunner]

Brown wires are always hot/live.

[68+86auto]

A purple wire is a much better idea depending on what you are fitting. The purple wires are fused.

[sonscar]

Personally I would run a new fused spur from the solenoid,hardly any work really and you could also fit a new accessory fuse box at the same time.Just me,Steve,

[viz139]

What year is the Mini and what are you trying to power?

Post '92 Minis have a purple for radio and clock.

All Minis have Brown to Light switch and Ignition switch but these are high power unfused cables and best left alone. 

Better to take a feed from Purple at the fuse board.

[stuart bowes]

interior light is another option, purple(?) wire goes up the left side A pillar.  depending what for though I'd run a new cable as well, to make sure the wire is new, and correctly rated

Edited by stuart bowes, 26 May 2026 - 11:19 AM.