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Offline muddyfox480

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Switched / Ignition Live - GT TDI
« on: September 05, 2013, 11:20:08 am »
Hello all!

I'm in the process of updating my RCD300 to an RCD310 with DAB and a VW Bluetooth Touchkit.  Everything is wired and I have put the pieces where I need to put them; however I am looking for the best place to locate a switched live wire.

I've searched around and some people have commented on using an empty fuse holder in the; but people have said that the fuse boards are vastly different between models.

Is the cigarette lighter cable easy to find if I pull out the whole radio unit etc?  Or is there any cable in th evicinity that I use?

If I do go the fuseboard route, could someone advise what fuse rating would be best to protect the circuit and give me hints on which ones could work as a switched live (I believe mine is a MY06 (2005) GT TDI 5 Door) - as I don't have a wire testing kit to hand.

Much appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2013, 05:16:45 pm »
You'd be best buying a multi meter. There's a few variations on the fuse box so its the only way to be sure.

There's a guide on how to add a circuit:

http://www.my-gti.com/601/addition-of-extra-circuits-to-the-volkswagen-golf-jetta-passat-eos-scirocco-rabbit-fuse-box

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Re: Switched / Ignition Live - GT TDI
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2013, 05:20:51 pm »
Cant use the cig lighter on the mk5 and its not switched live. (the mk6 is however)

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Re: Switched / Ignition Live - GT TDI
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2013, 05:44:06 pm »
As mentioned check with a mutli meter or use the Interior fan power wire.

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Re: Switched / Ignition Live - GT TDI
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2013, 08:28:46 pm »
Many thanks for all your responses, I will be down the baumarkt to get everything I need :)

Just ordered the DAB aerial too so I get the full experience :D