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Old 12-01-2016, 04:53 PM
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R53 power source?

Hello all,

I've looked around a bit and searched here a bit... I did not come up with anything.

Is there a good source of 12v power under the bonnet of the R53? Looking to connect driving lights. (4x)

Thanks for any guidance you can give!
 
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Old 12-01-2016, 07:30 PM
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you can connect to the jump post next to the airbox.

Or the 10mm at the back of the fuse box.
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 04:11 AM
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factory kit draws main power from the bolt at the back of the engine compartment fuse box, to the relay with an inline fuse .....

http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/NMA3...734.1357770187

I've copied this when installing non-factory kits. It is clean and easy. (page 8, steps 11 - 13)
 
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EXCELLENT! Thank you so much!
 
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R53 power source

Thanks for the help, Capt.!

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