Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-02-2010, 07:31 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: France
Posts: 491
Installing 12Volts socket in the BOOT

Hello,

I would like to install a 12V socket in the hood of my new 420CDI W211, built in June 2008. Any hints or advise?

Is the hole for the socket already machined somewhere, or do I have to drill?

thanks in advance,

any picture would be also appreciated.

__________________
Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

Last edited by cc260E; 03-15-2010 at 02:13 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-02-2010, 07:50 AM
pawoSD's Avatar
Dieselsüchtiger
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 15,438
The hood? What are you talking about?? Why would you need an outlet on the hood??
__________________
-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-02-2010, 11:22 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,236
Oh, you want a socket on the inside of the hood so you can use 12v lights and tools? Is that right?

Just be sure to fuse the line! Never run a +12v power line without making sure it is fused near the beginning of the line, unless you like putting out fires.
__________________
-tp


1990 300SE "Corinne"- 145k daily driver - street modified differential - PARTING OUT OR SELLING SOON - PORTLAND OR. AREA - PM ME FOR DETAILS
1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station
1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-05-2010, 10:36 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: France
Posts: 491
Thank you for replies, my english is not good enough may be I confused everone.

I want to put the sokket where we put the luggages ( in the back) and not where the engine sits. the BOOT i believe

I will put a fuse to protect the line.

regards
__________________
Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

Last edited by cc260E; 03-15-2010 at 02:14 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-15-2010, 02:14 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: France
Posts: 491
Quote:
Originally Posted by cc260E View Post
Thank you for replies, my english is not good enough may be I confused everone.

I want to put the sokket where we put the luggages ( in the back) and not where the engine sits. the BOOT i believe

I will put a fuse to protect the line.

regards
NOBODY???
__________________
Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-15-2010, 05:11 PM
Fold on dotted line
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SE Mich
Posts: 3,285
Quote:
Originally Posted by cc260E View Post
Thank you for replies, my english is not good enough may be I confused everone.

I want to put the sokket where we put the luggages ( in the back) and not where the engine sits. the BOOT i believe

I will put a fuse to protect the line.

regards
Salut,
Si vous n'êtes pas sûr comment procéder en anglais, expliquez-moi la situation et je traduis vos questions ou vos soucis.
__________________
Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-16-2010, 01:06 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: France
Posts: 491
Bonjour, merci pour votre aide.

effectivement je souhaite installer une prise 12volts dans le coffre arriere de ma nouvelle, W211 420CDI, et demande si quelqu'un peut me dire si le trou est déja percé dans la carrosserie et si quelqu'un a des photos pour indiquer où il est.

Bonne journée
__________________
Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-16-2010, 01:26 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 590
12V outlet in trunk

FYI, aftermarket stereo installers run 12V to the trunk all the time to power amplifiers, equalizers, etc. No big deal.

You figure out what you will be powering to know the amp draw, you decide then to use 1/0 gauge, 4/0, or 8/0 wire, then buy the components (connector, fuse holder, wire, etc), and then take an afternoon to pull the wire from the battery through a rubber grommet in the firewall, through the dash, under the carpet in the plastic wiring channel, and through a grommet into the trunk (you may have to drill a hole). Decide where you want the 12v outlet, mount it, and wire it.

http://www.crutchfield.com/g_714/Power-Cable-Terminals-Clips.html?tp=2357

Install the fuse in the holder under the hood.

Done.

Tres facile

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:06 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page