Skip to content

Hard Wiring a Road Angel (from 12v/0v thread)

Featured Replies

2007_0609RA0067.JPG

With thanks/apologies to Stu for the A) help/advice B) the steal of some of his piccies from BlueTooth instructions - as I didn't take step by step pics during actual install.

Step 1) Remove A pillar trim

If you have curtain AIRBAGs (RED line in pics) you will need to prize out plastic AIRBAG label with small flat blade/screw driver and undo Torx screw underneath (T20) before the next step.

For non-airbag it just pulls off. Start from the top and work your way down behind the trim to release the clips using just your fingers (there are four clips).

Step 2) Lay in wiring

Using a flat blade screw driver or the key blade prize off fuse box cover at dash end.

Temporarily sucker RA to windscreen where it is to be installed.

Lay in USB power line from the top down. I taped the wire in the corner of A-pillar AWAY from airbag and used a cable tie where possible (if you have a curtain airbag many of the A-pillar holes are used to secure the airbag).

Poke/feed through to dash/fuse box.

Step 3) Remove lower knee panel on driver's side

Remove the headlight switch, this is done by pushing the kn0b in at the same time as turning to the sidelights position, withdraw the switch and disconnect the plug.

Using trim removal tool or similar flat blade carefully prise off ally look trim either side of steering wheel to reveal two of the five knee panel securing screws.

Unscrew the five Torx screws (T20) securing knee pannel.

Carefully hinge downwards as diagnostics port still attached.

Step 4) Remove fuse box

Unscrew the two Torx screws holding fuse box on.

Unclip back lid.

Unlock purple retaining matrix by pressing the small black clip to release. The purple matrix can now slide 2mm to allow terminal access.

Add new fuse blade terminal (000 979 227) - I used IGN switch fuseway 41 with a 3A blade fuse (purple).

Push in wire and re-lock purple matrix. Clip backing lid on.

Add a ring tongue earthing tag to one of the fuse box mountings and reinstall fuse box.

Step 5) Securing 12v/5v converter (hacked cigar adapter)

Solder on new 12v and 0v lines to converter and secure on metal dash frame.

Connect up USB power line to adapter. Test RA.

Coil up any spare USB power line and secure.

Step 6) Reassemble all the bits you have left and final fix RA position on window.

STEP 1 / 2

a%20pillar.jpg

cover.jpg

STEP 3

2007_0609RA0081.JPG

2007_0609RA0080.JPG

headlamp%20switch.jpg

headlamp%20switch3.jpg

remover.jpg

trim.jpg

headlamp%20switch2.jpg

STEP 4

2007_0609RA0079.JPG

6x4DCP05139.jpg

000979227.jpg

STEP 5

2007_0609RA0075.JPG

2007_0609RA0078.JPG

STEP 6

2007_0609RA0082.JPG

2007_0609RA0071.JPG

My you have been a busy boy Paul.

  • Author

Yeah - instructions sound like 10 minute max - must have faffed and apprehensively pushed/pulled things for the best part of 2 hours to get it done:O

I did solder/heatshrink and tape and cable tie in a completely over-engineered manner - that RA aint coming out now!

Create an account or sign in to comment

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

Welcome to BRISKODA. Please note the following important links Terms of Use. We have a comprehensive Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.