12v Adaptor & KM/H to MPH conversion |
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dublicious
Groupie Joined: 23 Feb 07 Status: Offline Points: 204 |
Topic: 12v Adaptor & KM/H to MPH conversion Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 20:33 |
Lo guys,
Found out that the germans have a different 12v socket on the dash than ours here, couldn't plug me bloody tomtom in when collecting our new bus. Is it this I need? http://www.campingandleisure.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php? cPath=6_21&products_id=860 and is there anywhere cheaper to get em? Might need a few. Also where do you get those KM/H to MPH conversion stickers for your clocks? Had a look on ebay and didn't much, perhaps not looking for right thing? Take care, J Edited by dublicious |
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Tee3
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Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 21:02 |
the one you picture wont do the job.
You need a Hella Accessory plug to standard cigarette lighter adaptor. like this one http://www.roadking.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=249 |
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Tee3
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Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 21:04 |
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dublicious
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Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 21:07 |
sorry posted wrong link http://www.campingandleisure.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php? cPath=6_21&products_id=860
Appreciate it dude
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Tee3
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Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 21:10 |
I wouldnt bother with stick on faces, just get an MPH speedo if it bothers you, or put marks on your KPH for 30,50 and 70.
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CaliforniaDream
Yardie Joined: 07 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 838 |
Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 21:59 |
Or more convenient, just replace the cigarette lighter for a standard English type. It takes all of 5 minutes to slightly enlarge the hole with a round file. Side note* because the dash is metal the new lighter doesn't need a seperate earth cable, just the positive feed to the centre pin. |
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Joker_Club
Vanorak Joined: 14 Sep 06 Location: Sunny Lancs Status: Offline Points: 3733 |
Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 22:03 |
You could always add a standard type fag lighter socket to the dash near to the OE Hella type socket, then wire across to it. You`ll not be plugging anything massively silly into it, so no probs there, will still be fused anyway. Did this on mine, dash is metal so not hard to drill and Dremel a suitable sized hole neatly, then buy a socket. |
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CaliforniaDream
Yardie Joined: 07 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 838 |
Posted: 29 Apr 07 at 22:05 |
Also: KMH to MPH speedo conversion stickers...... won't correct the mileometer and tacho, they will still be moving at KMH speeds. A replacement will set you back £91.00 plus Vat New or around £55.00 second user rate. Make sure the tacho works before you buy used, they are prone. Martin |
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dublicious
Groupie Joined: 23 Feb 07 Status: Offline Points: 204 |
Posted: 01 May 07 at 19:17 |
cheers guys, appreciate the help. For now I have just bought the adaptit 5 down our local camper shop.
Regarding KM/H if you don't recommend those stickers then I wont bother. CaliforniaDream, cant seem to find the replacement gauges on JK. Wont be doing it soon as I am a little strap for cash, but just interested :) Thanks again :) |
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Tee3
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Posted: 01 May 07 at 21:03 |
cant see why you would need to replace the whole binnacle, just the speedo section...
they're not difficult to change. put an ad on the wanted forum, someone will have an MPH speedo. the cables changed at some point from screw on to clip on, just make sure you get the right one, and also check the numbers on the fac at the bottom cos they relate in some way to the calibration... |
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irishkeet
Yardie Joined: 05 Dec 05 Location: Cotton Suffolk Status: Offline Points: 755 |
Posted: 02 May 07 at 15:46 |
Hi
Just get a MPH clock second hand, always on ebay germany The three digit number below the mileage is important as it refers to the revolving for the mileage, simon explained it all to me @ vanfest ut ive forgotten it now So got the dial, changed the mileage to match what my current KMH was (2 small black screws on the face & some jiggling of a small screwdriver) Put the dial in and Ive kept my old KMH dial in case I may need it again |
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