Can't find thread... main power under dash... - LotusTalk

ewalberg · 10-19-2009, 05:14 PM

i recall someone saying that under the dash there's a main power hook up that's supplying the front of the car... ie. both power and ground that's coming straight from the battery through the center tunnel. Where is it? I've read it in a thread before, but forgot to save the link to it... darnit... can't find it now...

thanks ahead of time.

txdude · 10-19-2009, 05:41 PM

I believe you're looking for my thread... DIY Hardwire: Radar Detector, etc.

TimMullen · 10-20-2009, 09:52 AM

There is a binding post under the front dash - on top of the scuttle beam (front cross member of the chassis), but under the dash, behind the instrument cluster. It's a plastic box with the cable that runs to the battery and the "hot" wires that run to the rest of the components in the front of the car all connected to one insulated bolt (post).

This should be a link to photos showing the binding post box: Ahh..people...

The grounding post is up in the front of the car, under the condenser, radiator, and heater box. I'd find another good bolt screwed into the chassis to use for a ground.

TheViper · 10-20-2009, 10:19 AM

Here you go.
Michael

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

There is a binding post under the front dash - on top of the scuttle beam (front cross member of the chassis), but under the dash, behind the instrument cluster. It's a plastic box with the cable that runs to the battery and the "hot" wires that run to the rest of the components in the front of the car all connected to one insulated bolt (post).

This should be a link to photos showing the binding post box: Ahh..people...

The grounding post is up in the front of the car, under the condenser, radiator, and heater box. I'd find another good bolt screwed into the chassis to use for a ground.

ewalberg · 10-28-2009, 01:15 PM

oh yeah, that's the one. Thanks guys!

10-19-2009, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 714	Can't find thread... main power under dash... i recall someone saying that under the dash there's a main power hook up that's supplying the front of the car... ie. both power and ground that's coming straight from the battery through the center tunnel. Where is it? I've read it in a thread before, but forgot to save the link to it... darnit... can't find it now... thanks ahead of time. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise. Hard top (never left it's shipping box), LSS, LSD, Traction control, Red leather.

10-20-2009, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	There is a binding post under the front dash - on top of the scuttle beam (front cross member of the chassis), but under the dash, behind the instrument cluster. It's a plastic box with the cable that runs to the battery and the "hot" wires that run to the rest of the components in the front of the car all connected to one insulated bolt (post). This should be a link to photos showing the binding post box: Ahh..people... The grounding post is up in the front of the car, under the condenser, radiator, and heater box. I'd find another good bolt screwed into the chassis to use for a ground. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

10-28-2009, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 714	oh yeah, that's the one. Thanks guys! __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise. Hard top (never left it's shipping box), LSS, LSD, Traction control, Red leather.

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10-19-2009, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
txdude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ellsworth SD Posts: 137	I believe you're looking for my thread... DIY Hardwire: Radar Detector, etc.

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