Cigarette lighter socket

[Bigtam]

I want to remove the cigarette or 12 volt lighter socket to accesses the wires what's the best way to do this? Thanks

[Mart!n-GTI-DK]

I want to remove the cigarette or 12 volt lighter socket to accesses the wires what's the best way to do this? Thanks

You need to remove the entire centre console.

[deltalimamike]

Sorry to jump in - is there an easier 12v source somewhere. I'd like to permanently wire my camera instead of having it plugged in socket.

[peter_dk25]

I want to remove the cigarette or 12 volt lighter socket to accesses the wires what's the best way to do this? Thanks

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/ ... er_socket/

[Bigtam]

Sorry to jump in - is there an easier 12v source somewhere. I'd like to permanently wire my camera instead of having it plugged in socket.

This is why I was asking I want to do the same. I have the 12v to 5v lead http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-USB-Car ... 1323967248 just need a 12v source but I only want power when ignition is on.

[Bigtam]

I want to remove the cigarette or 12 volt lighter socket to accesses the wires what's the best way to do this? Thanks

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/ ... er_socket/

Cheers seen this but £34 for removal tool

[deltalimamike]

Sorry to jump in - is there an easier 12v source somewhere. I'd like to permanently wire my camera instead of having it plugged in socket.

This is why I was asking I want to do the same. I have the 12v to 5v lead http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-USB-Car ... 1323967248 just need a 12v source but I only want power when ignition is on.

There must be something we can use behind the dash or kick panels somewhere..........

Where's the fuses on these?

[Bigtam]

Found this but dont want a permanent livehttp://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264743.0 and this http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... tion-Guide Fuses are above the drivers footwell.

[peter_dk25]

I want to remove the cigarette or 12 volt lighter socket to accesses the wires what's the best way to do this? Thanks

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/ ... er_socket/

Cheers seen this but £34 for removal tool

Your local VW could do it in no time - give them a bag of cookies or something.....

[deltalimamike]

Found this but dont want a permanent livehttp://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264743.0 and this http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... tion-Guide Fuses are above the drivers footwell.

So we must be able to find something in there to come off of I reckon.

[deltalimamike]

Ok. Just taken a quick look at the fuses and this will be dooable with an "add a circuit" from ebay. Finding an earth looks tricky though...........

[alexperkins]

You can earth to anywhere on the chassis providing its got a nut thats got exposed metal beneath

Theres plenty of earthing points all over the car

[deltalimamike]

You can earth to anywhere on the chassis providing its got a nut thats got exposed metal beneath

Theres plenty of earthing points all over the car

Yep. None in drivers footwell area though (that I could see anyway).

[alexperkins]

Normally one to the right hand side of the fusebox near the bonnet pull

[deltalimamike]

Normally one to the right hand side of the fusebox near the bonnet pull

Thanks ill have a proper look when I'm not suited up in a Services car park.