Tom Tom GO car power lead.

steveJ · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:48 pm Post subject: Tom Tom GO car power lead.

Hi,
I've just put in a pre-order for a new TOM TOM GO 300. Can someone please tell me how long the car power cord is (I'm assuming it's the same cord that comes with the "Classic"), as I have a 12V socket behind the centre-console in my car (2002 Vectra) and I'm wondering if it will be long enough to reach the right hand side of the windscreen.
Thanks

Oldboy · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject:

It's about a metre long. I have to coil some up to keep it tidy.
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oisky · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:56 pm Post subject:

oh dear - I need roughly 3 meters to wire it up to my scenic. Does anyone know of a suitable replacement lead for sale (getting the GO 700)
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bmwman · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:30 pm Post subject:

Oisky - remember that the power lead also reduces the 12v down to 5v. Using components from places such as Maplins etc you could make up an extension lead perhaps.

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Rich

sgould · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2004 Posts: 1320

You can buy a "cig lighter to cig lighter" extension lead in lots of car and electrical places. I have one that winds into a plastic box when you turn the handle on the outside 8) Embarassed

Or one like this:

From here

HOG · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 114

I am in the process of installing a new socket to the right of my steering wheel in my Celica as I have the TTG on the screen to the right of the steering wheel.

I did not like to see a cable draped across the dash, very untidy.

Also more of a pain, with the power lead in the socket I could not get into reverse without taking the lead out first....

Howard · Occasional Visitor Joined: 04/07/2003 11:47:06 Posts: 9

I've got the same prob. I have a Toyota Prius and no DC outlet at the front of the car, only in the central arm rest. So me thinkis I need a in-line jack to jack extension. Anyone know the size/spec of the TTGo's jack requirement so I can get some from Maplins or CPC and make a lead up?

Howard

sgould · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2004 Posts: 1320

Why not splice an extra length of wire into the middle of the existing power cable? You can use any connectors you like then!

Howard · Occasional Visitor Joined: 04/07/2003 11:47:06 Posts: 9

Yep, that would do nicely, but I thought I'd try and keep the original bits of the kit in tacked just in case I decide to sell it all on in the near future.

Howard

HOG · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 114

I think so am am told you DONT want to splice into your existing cable as you may overload the circuit.

What I did was the easy option. I disconnected the power to my existing socket and fed it to a new one nearer my TTG.

I left the original in place for show.

I am yet to use a cigarette lighter in my car as I dont smoke and no will in my car:)

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