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12 volt power supply socket
jakeandco1958 - June 13th, 2015 at 03:00 PM

i want to run a gps and bluetooth phone in my 1300 vw beetle. they require a 12volt power (cigar lighter socket)

my car doesnt have one. is it easy to fit one and does a beetle have an accessories position on the ignition to charge the devices when not in use.

cheers


AA003 - June 13th, 2015 at 04:26 PM

No you will just have to connect it to battery or ignition.


1303Steve - June 13th, 2015 at 06:28 PM

Hi

Just fit a cigarette light socked to your car, use a rocker switch or toggle switch connected to battery powere and use it to turn it on and off, I do this on my VWs to operate the radio, cigarette lighter etc.

Just dont forget to turn it off BTW is your car 12 volt?

Steve


jakeandco1958 - June 29th, 2015 at 07:24 AM

yes its 12 volt. thanks for the tip. I will give it a go.

cheers


1303Steve - June 29th, 2015 at 07:52 AM

There is a factory cigarette lighter hole in the dash on flat dash 12 volt bugs, next to the ashtray but I prefer to hardwire a multi socket unit in with USB ports as well