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#588256 - 06/27/09 12:11 AM cigarette lighter - accessory plug
TimK Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/17/08 Posts: 264 Loc: Michigan	I am planning to add a isolated accessory plug to plug in a Navigator or Radar Detector or Phone recharger. While looking around where to put it, I discovered there was one in the bottom of my heater box. I assume somebody added that, right? Was there any factory installation? if so where? This one is not connected nor would it work with my positive ground system. (1960 BN7) Edited by TimK (06/27/09 12:12 AM) _________________________ Tim K. 1960 3000 BN7 (owned since 1981) 1973 Yamaha TX500 (Owned since new -- 11,000 lifetime miles)
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#588263 - 06/27/09 01:08 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: TimK]
GregW Silver Member Yoda Registered: 01/03/05 Posts: 5096 Loc: Santa Monica, CA	Wow, that probably doubles the heater output. I know they were sold as optional equipment, but I've never seen one in the flesh. I doubt the factory would have installed them there though. _________________________
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#588268 - 06/27/09 02:20 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: TimK]
Keoke Silver Member Yoda Registered: 04/19/04 Posts: 7963 Loc: LosAngeles Calif.	Hi TMK, the cigar lighter's location was never defined . However it was listed as an Option. I have seen predominantly located close to the car's ash tray on BJ8 cars I think this is the factory location if installed. In you case any location that is convenient could be used and an extra Brown or Purple wire be routed in to power it.--Fwiw--Keoke _________________________ Daimler V8 Saloon; Safely Fast, Built to Last & Smooth as Glass.
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#588373 - 06/27/09 01:47 PM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: Keoke]
bgbassplyr Jedi Warrior Registered: 01/16/09 Posts: 765 Loc: Charlotte, NC	As best I can recall, lighters were never installed from the factory in any of the several dozen Healeys I prepped when they came in from the port. ISTR that that was true for all of the LBC's, BMC, Leyland, Rootes, Triumph. They all had to be installed by the dealer. Radios, too. _________________________ LBC's previously owned: 2 '59 TR3As, 1 Driven, 1 raced in '64 '61 & '68 Corvairs, both 4 carb (non LBC) Sunbeam Alpine (former wife loved it) Volvo 122S (non LBC) '46 MGTC 0442 '62 Sprite (racer) Currently owned: '62 TR4 (CT5586 L) bought 1990, stored until 2008, now undergoing refurbish for a driver. Jim Browne A legend in my spare time. I started with nothing and still have most of it.
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#588375 - 06/27/09 01:51 PM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: bgbassplyr]
TimK Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/17/08 Posts: 264 Loc: Michigan	Thanks, Jim. My first car was a Volvo 122S (1963 2-Dr.). I traded it in on a 1961 TR3, then a 1966 MGB (which I turned into an SCCA EP racer in 1970-71) _________________________ Tim K. 1960 3000 BN7 (owned since 1981) 1973 Yamaha TX500 (Owned since new -- 11,000 lifetime miles)
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#588529 - 06/28/09 02:35 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: TimK]
Keoke Silver Member Yoda Registered: 04/19/04 Posts: 7963 Loc: LosAngeles Calif.	YOU first car was rhe best one you ever owned.--Keoke-- _________________________ Daimler V8 Saloon; Safely Fast, Built to Last & Smooth as Glass.
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#588592 - 06/28/09 12:54 PM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: Keoke]
TimK Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/17/08 Posts: 264 Loc: Michigan	YOU first car was rhe best one you ever owned.--Keoke-- That's exactly what my Mother said when I showed up with the TR3! _________________________ Tim K. 1960 3000 BN7 (owned since 1981) 1973 Yamaha TX500 (Owned since new -- 11,000 lifetime miles)
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#588740 - 06/29/09 12:12 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: TimK]
Keoke Silver Member Yoda Registered: 04/19/04 Posts: 7963 Loc: LosAngeles Calif.	Mothers know absolutely nothing about cars.---Keoke-- _________________________ Daimler V8 Saloon; Safely Fast, Built to Last & Smooth as Glass.
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#588766 - 06/29/09 07:43 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: Keoke]
Patrick67BJ8 Silver Member Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/22/07 Posts: 316 Loc: Dallas, Texas	Originally Posted By: Keoke Mothers know absolutely nothing about cars.---Keoke-- I think you're leaving out a point Keoke....mothers do know about those fancy, flash "chick magnets" British sports cars...they have daughters and must protect them from those awful guys who own those cars. Patrick
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#588776 - 06/29/09 08:31 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: Patrick67BJ8]
bt7tricarb Gold Member Senior Member Registered: 01/20/06 Posts: 69 Loc: Maryland, USA	Originally Posted By: Patrick67BJ8 ...mothers do know about those fancy, flash "chick magnets" British sports cars... Patrick So THAT'S why I bought my car!! _________________________ Devin Williams 1962 BT7 Tri-Carb
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#588788 - 06/29/09 09:36 AM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: Keoke]
JodyFKerr Jedi Trainee Registered: 02/27/08 Posts: 267 Loc: Tempe, Arizona	Originally Posted By: Keoke Mothers know absolutely nothing about cars.---Keoke-- Good thing my Mum won't see this, you'd get thumped about the head and shoulders with a large spanner for uttering words like that. My Mum can wrench with the best of them. _________________________ http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1960 Austin Healey BT7 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (2) 1953 Studebaker Champion 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's car)
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#588927 - 06/29/09 04:37 PM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: JodyFKerr]
TimK Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/17/08 Posts: 264 Loc: Michigan	Little did I know what this would lead too..... _________________________ Tim K. 1960 3000 BN7 (owned since 1981) 1973 Yamaha TX500 (Owned since new -- 11,000 lifetime miles)
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#589199 - 06/30/09 05:17 PM Re: cigarette lighter - accessory plug [Re: TimK]
Jerry Jedi Warrior Registered: 03/28/02 Posts: 420 Loc: Sacramento	My daughters must have it wrong, They call our TR3A a "boy magnet" Jerry TR3A BN4 BJ8
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