Wiring Problem

Tony M · 07-12-2004, 09:43 AM

I am considering installing one of the small illuminated Christmas trees in the centre of the dashboard on my SL (R230 Model)

The Tree comes with a length of wire and a plug which goes into the cigarette lighter socket. I do not wish to have a length of wire draped over the console, and further more one can't shut the ashtray with a plug in position.

Have any members here any experience of Hard wiring a Christmas Tree into the wiring loom? Also is it better to wire it to the lighting circuit so it only lights up when it is dark ?

saorbust · 07-12-2004, 09:50 AM

Hi Tony,

the only comment I'd make is do you really want to hard wire something into your car that you'll only have on display for about 2 weeks in a year ?

Just a thought.

Jonathon.

Alps · 07-12-2004, 10:00 AM

Tony, like Jonathan said, put up with the wire for a few weeks !

imo.. its a bit tacky anyway.. talk abt lower the value of the SL tut tut

pammy · 07-12-2004, 10:06 AM

If you must do it - unless you've already bought your wired one - why not get a battery one then just bluetak it to your dash?

Tony M · 07-12-2004, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alps

imo.. its a bit tacky anyway.. talk abt lower the value of the SL tut tut

Tacky !!! May I point out that it certainly won't be from the Pound shop. It will be quite a stylish tree, with Blue lights to match my illuminated door sills.

Shude · 07-12-2004, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony M

...with Blue lights to match my illuminated door sills.

Tacky!

You could run a cable to the fusebox where you will find safely fused 12v. Dunno which labelled feature I'd consider fusing it through though!

Iyse · 07-12-2004, 02:50 PM

Take your ashtray out, and splice the wires with the 12V and the earth for the LED in your ashtray (which I also think is the power for the cigarette lighter). Then the tree will only illuminate when you've got your side/main beams on. Cool effect.

Edit: Then put the ashtray back ofcourse.

Shude · 07-12-2004, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iyse

splice the wires with the 12V and the earth for the LED in your ashtray

*shudder*

fuzzer · 07-12-2004, 02:57 PM

aparently its april 1st again

SilverSaloon · 08-12-2004, 12:07 PM

i'd just stuff the wires around the cig lighter connectors or maybe the radio ignition wire.... i wouldnt cut the wires for just a few weeks of use.

Howard · 08-12-2004, 04:29 PM

Is this a joke thread ...... ?

jaymanek · 08-12-2004, 06:50 PM

i think it must be... no one would be crazy enough to butcher some fine german wiring for the sake of a cheapo xmas tree...

grober · 12-12-2004, 07:20 PM

Have you considered going NUCLEAR! I hear that you can pick up a cheap ex soviet submarine reactor at the weekend car boot sale in Omsk at this time of year. You would have to wear a lead jockstrap of course in the car and line the doors with boron impregnated concrete. Its a small price to pay for limitless power. No more pp9s from Tesco for you. Come to think of it after a while the whole car should glow in the dark not just the Christmas tree. Kool!!!

GrahamC230K · 12-12-2004, 07:25 PM

Classic.

frog1520 · 12-12-2004, 09:26 PM

What a superb idea!!!

You'd think MB would offer this as an option....

07-12-2004, 09:43 AM	#1
Tony M Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sussex Car: Porsche 997 Turbo Cab Posts: 166	Wiring Problem I am considering installing one of the small illuminated Christmas trees in the centre of the dashboard on my SL (R230 Model) The Tree comes with a length of wire and a plug which goes into the cigarette lighter socket. I do not wish to have a length of wire draped over the console, and further more one can't shut the ashtray with a plug in position. Have any members here any experience of Hard wiring a Christmas Tree into the wiring loom? Also is it better to wire it to the lighting circuit so it only lights up when it is dark ?

07-12-2004, 10:00 AM	#3
Alps Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London\Essex Car: E55 2004 Silver Posts: 2,538	Tony, like Jonathan said, put up with the wire for a few weeks ! imo.. its a bit tacky anyway.. talk abt lower the value of the SL tut tut __________________ Alps 2004 E55 AMG, Spec;Pana Roof, Keyless, Distronic, Rear Elec Blind, Int Door blinds, Garage Door opener, Active cornering xenons, Parking sensors, dynamic\heated\Vented\massage seats, rear heated seats, power trunk, rear oem monitor, Comand, TV, AMG LSD.. more to come....

07-12-2004, 10:06 AM	#4
pammy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Yorkshire Car: hers - slk 320, his - souped up scooby and a stealth motor (company cars) Posts: 9,472	If you must do it - unless you've already bought your wired one - why not get a battery one then just bluetak it to your dash? __________________ 2003 SLK 320 (Evil Edna) - silver, black leather, auto, hfs, xenons, wood, big grin , Alloy pedals mods - Silver grille, PIAA Platinum White sidelights, MB Club vinyl, Aluminium TDH, shiny door pins, cuddly Eeyore - home and safe , Dottie now AWOL !BIG emag, shiny brake calipers, SprintBooster and Vario Roof remote control gizmo, 17" Adharaz alloys Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional

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SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 5,471	i'd just stuff the wires around the cig lighter connectors or maybe the radio ignition wire.... i wouldnt cut the wires for just a few weeks of use. __________________ Mercedes E300D Multivalve W124 Estate (1994) - FULLY LOADED - MB-Tex, Electric Seats, Wood/Leather wheel, Alloys, Orthopedic Seat, Auto-Dim Mirror, Auto Climate Control, Fire Ext, Cruise Control Mercedes 280SL R107 (1985) - Signal Red, Pebble Leather, Cruise Control, Rear Seats, Headlamp Wash/Wipe, Rear Spoiler, Alloys, Hard & Soft Tops Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 Veloce - Black, Tan Leather, all toys

08-12-2004, 04:29 PM	#11
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07-12-2004, 09:50 AM	#2
saorbust Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Car: CLS500 Posts: 1,462	Hi Tony, the only comment I'd make is do you really want to hard wire something into your car that you'll only have on display for about 2 weeks in a year ? Just a thought. Jonathon.

07-12-2004, 02:50 PM	#7
Iyse Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leamington Spa Car: Porsche Boxster Posts: 301	Take your ashtray out, and splice the wires with the 12V and the earth for the LED in your ashtray (which I also think is the power for the cigarette lighter). Then the tree will only illuminate when you've got your side/main beams on. Cool effect. Edit: Then put the ashtray back ofcourse.

07-12-2004, 02:57 PM	#9
fuzzer Executive Staff Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glasgow Car: C220 CDI Sport Posts: 8,080	aparently its april 1st again

08-12-2004, 06:50 PM	#12
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12-12-2004, 07:20 PM	#13
grober Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth SCOTLAND Car: E220 COUPE Posts: 8,004	Have you considered going NUCLEAR! I hear that you can pick up a cheap ex soviet submarine reactor at the weekend car boot sale in Omsk at this time of year. You would have to wear a lead jockstrap of course in the car and line the doors with boron impregnated concrete. Its a small price to pay for limitless power. No more pp9s from Tesco for you. Come to think of it after a while the whole car should glow in the dark not just the Christmas tree. Kool!!! __________________ Cheers Graeme E220 COUPE auto 96 Last of the Ol 124s

12-12-2004, 07:25 PM	#14
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