Home made cigeret plug 12 volt monitor.

[Derek.w]

Most of us have a old cigarette liter plug we not using so put it to use.

I used a 0 to 24 volt display and fitted it into a disregarded top of a spray grease can and bolted it to a old cigarette lighter plug.

[Bernard Foy]

42 minutes ago, Derek.w said:

Most of us have a old cigarette liter plug we not using so put it to use.

I used a 0 to 24 volt display and fitted it into a disregarded top of a spray grease can and bolted it to a old cigarette lighter plug.

Derek you should patent that, maybe  make you a million or two.🤔

Edited February 12, 2023 by Bernard Foy
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[Max_Headroom]

There are lots of different designs and prices the one in the link below gives you an extra USB port - 

https://www.bassjunkies.com/sgp12.html

 

 

 

 

[Bob66]

10 hours ago, Derek.w said:

Most of us have a old cigarette liter plug we not using so put it to use.

I used a 0 to 24 volt display and fitted it into a disregarded top of a spray grease can and bolted it to a old cigarette lighter plug.

Omg....you're joking....spend all that money on a car and install a fire hazard ...even Heath Robinson would diss ...I'll have two please..of them there Cigeret litters. 🙂

[Max_Headroom]

2 minutes ago, Bob66 said:

Omg....you're joking....spend all that money on a car and install a fire hazard ...even Heath Robinson would diss ...I'll have two please..of them there Cigeret litters. 🙂

If you plug it in for a few seconds then remove it when you get the reading its not going to be a problem.

[Bob66]

2 minutes ago, Max_Headroom said:

If you plug it in for a few seconds then remove it when you get the reading its not going to be a problem.

How many seconds is a few.....do you live next door to a fire station?  🙂

Loads of properly made ones available....at a resonable price.

[Max_Headroom]

19 minutes ago, Bob66 said:

How many seconds is a few.....do you live next door to a fire station?  🙂

 

I don't think it would take more than two to get a reading so don't think my distance from the fire station would be an issue.

 

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Loads of properly made ones available....at a resonable price.

 

I agree and that's what i would use if i ever need one.

I do have a multimeter which only cost £8.50 at Halfords it does the job but obviously you have to lift the bonnet and uncover the terminals to take a reading so the 12v socket gadget is a lot easier to use.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/all-hand-tools/rolson-digital-multimeter-710273.html

 

[Guest]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403312769336?hash=item5de7507938:g:0YAAAOSwgxpfZa20&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8KbVadG%2BBXQt98DMyLvOMjx9n8lOMOUrgmslfX1bNeAgAu4IdlvAt5IVv%2FXAnCgYjrKSxNjzxUWGmnheJoMSBXCcHohFQ88N7iu3%2FUngYlTHcycS1AK7JRN3AjMrI6jpnTWRcKYD2KMNdiALxf5L3pVrx3xPyzidJBXE1YxjiW3rEScZQkDfouCOnIemTOB78baz5EEGx1oQQAFPSnJTr35Ud0vwYwxKmtCqCFBHoy2lq4Mv81Euwo8atPDllxI5U6fhTIO7TbVtgHMHw4AC8AU9HwF7McWHHRNOejTsp5IwSi43CfZj1nHeIeiEYL1qVQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM3I_H1chh

Much neater and utilises a blanked unused switch position. Much cheaper direct from a Chinese source.

Of course, it's safety/fire risk depends on installation!

[Max_Headroom]

29 minutes ago, olonas said:

Much cheaper direct from a Chinese source.

Does it come with a free -  😉

 

 

Not sure how its going to fit in the Cross i doubt the switches look like this -

 

[IT Troll]

If the intention is to check Battery condition then this is tricky to do from the accessory socket. I believe the true state is available briefly in certain circumstances.

[Max_Headroom]

32 minutes ago, Max_Headroom said:

Not sure how its going to fit in the Cross i doubt the switches look like this -

 

It doesn't fit - 

 

Fit for:

Toyota Corolla 2004-2009

Toyota Prado 2004-2006

Toyota Reiz 2005-2008

Toyota Prius 2005-2006

Toyota Land Cruiser 2001-2011

Toyota Hiace 2011

Toyota Tundra 2009

Toyota YARIS 2009-2010

Toyota Zelas 2011

Toyota Senna 2005

[Eddie G]

1 hour ago, Max_Headroom said:

Does it come with a free -  😉

 

 

Not sure how its going to fit in the Cross i doubt the switches look like this -

 

Given that most Car Review channels on You Tube seem obsessed about if you can fit a large enough water bottle into your door pockets they may recommend a water fire extinguisher? if you can fit it into your door pockets that is 😂

[Max_Headroom]

1 hour ago, Eddie G said:

Given that most Car Review channels on You Tube seem obsessed about if you can fit a large enough water bottle into your door pockets

and hard scratchy plastics on the dash and doors, what's that all about.

[Bob66]

1 hour ago, Max_Headroom said:

and hard scratchy plastics on the dash and doors, what's that all about.

Saving Yen..and gives us something else to moan about.  🙂

[flash22]

How many cars do you know of that have actually caught on fire because of a 12v accessory 

A typical 12v AUX plug has an internal or changeable fuse, usually fused down from the 10-15 amp supply what in turn is fused and is also a switch live

only time i have seen a big burn is from an amplifier that wasn't fused at the Battery

[Bob66]

7 minutes ago, flash22 said:

How many cars do you know of that have actually caught on fire because of a 12v accessory 

A typical 12v AUX plug has an internal or changeable fuse, usually fused down from the 10-15 amp supply what in turn is fused and is also a switch live

only time i have seen a big burn is from an amplifier that wasn't fused at the battery

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[Max_Headroom]

1 hour ago, Bob66 said:

Saving Yen..and gives us something else to moan about.  🙂

I now unlike any reviewers video that mentions it they have all  jumped on the scratchy plastic bandwagon, i have never got in a car for a test drive and stroked all the surfaces to make sure they are soft, morons.

[Cyker]

2 hours ago, Max_Headroom said:

and hard scratchy plastics on the dash and doors, what's that all about.

Yeah I love how they will obsessively whinge about hard plastics like it actually matters, but will not say anything about e.g. the oil filter being a PITA to get to in other cars or the fact that tyres cost £300+ a corner.

 

 

 

 

[Rhymes with Paris]

5 minutes ago, Max_Headroom said:

I now unlike any reviewers video that mentions it they have all  jumped on the scratchy plastic bandwagon, i have never got in a car for a test drive and stroked all the surfaces to make sure they are soft, morons.

Oh , I like stroking my car, it's therapeutic for both of us.

[Rhymes with Paris]

1 hour ago, flash22 said:

How many cars do you know of that have actually caught on fire because of a 12v accessory 

A typical 12v AUX plug has an internal or changeable fuse, usually fused down from the 10-15 amp supply what in turn is fused and is also a switch live

only time i have seen a big burn is from an amplifier that wasn't fused at the battery

You might have read about that Granada I had on fire in another thread flash, that was a just bought one which the previous owner had wired in a cheap stereo to sell it.

Pretty scary it was, smoke,flames ,fire brigade the lot.

[flash22]

Well that 80s Ford most wiring looms are just twisted and taped together, very under specced wiring and fuses swapped, as the 10a kept blowing

Plus radios have at least 2 power feeds, i have seen my fair share of bodged radio installs (Escort and Orion owners seem to be some of the worst offenders) lost count of the times connectors have been hacked off wires twisted together and taped up with Sellotape or masking tape

[forkingabout]

7 minutes ago, flash22 said:

 i have seen my fair share of bodged radio installs (Escort and Orion owners seem to be some of the worst offenders) lost count of the times connectors have been hacked off wires twisted together and taped up with Sellotape or masking tape

Friend of mine repeatedly complained about a Clarion radio / cd player he fitted in to his Cavalier & that he had wired up himself - it kept cutting out during use or refusing to power up at all.

Plugging this same Clarion in to my car that had factory wiring & of course it worked perfectly but he wouldn't believe it was his wiring job causing the fault. 

He was a fan of the twist & tape method 🤣

[Eddie G]

3 hours ago, Max_Headroom said:

and hard scratchy plastics on the dash and doors, what's that all about.

Never done the scratch and poke so to speak! on any plastic trim in any of my car's.

[Eddie G]

1 hour ago, Rhymes with Paris said:

Oh , I like stroking my car, it's therapeutic for both of us.

I try and do the Karate Kid Wax on Wax off on mine with the waterless wash n wax.

[TonyHSD]

Can I see a wd-40 cap in your creation?

I am fully supportive for any work like that, as long as you know what you are doing there is no risk of anything and it is job well done, useful and proudly made by yourself 🛠🪛🗜