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[MysticBlueX3]

It would be sweet if someone can retrofit this into the dash storage compartment.

http://www.garmin.com/products/sp7500/

Maybe one can cut a hole on the bottom of the dash storage compartment and mount the gps base. That way you can fold the screen down and still be able to close the lid.

[bloxy]

Originally Posted by DEF

There are no cables with the Tom Tom unit except the power cable.
I have drilled a hole under the rubber mat and fed the cable behind to pick up a switched live.

The unit is then on mains power as soon as i switch on the car, but does not drain the battery when switched off.

The Tom Tom does have an external GPS antenna if you want to fit the unit somewhere that does not have a clean signal, but fortunately the lid does not affect the signal at all. No other wires are needed which has made this a very easy addition to make.

The unit has a built in speaker so i have not had to worry about connecting to the factory stereo either.

I'm planning to do the same how did you get the switched live? I assume you must have wired in a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into so you get the 5v supply to the unit?

[DEF]

I did use a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into.

I actually used a double socket as i wanted a switched live for my Bell 550 speed camara detector which is mounted by the rear view mirror.

They both now switch on automatically when i turn on the ignition.

[bloxy]

Originally Posted by DEF

I did use a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into.

I actually used a double socket as i wanted a switched live for my Bell 550 speed camara detector which is mounted by the rear view mirror.

They both now switch on automatically when i turn on the ignition.

Where did you pick up the switched live feed from and where did place the doble socket?
Thanks for the info.

[DEF]

I ran the cable behind the dash, but fortunatley was having a phone kit fitted by someone.

They picked up the feeds they needed and also crimped the double socket into the harness at the same time. Sorry i can't be any more help.

DEF

[bloxy]

Thanks DEF

I've worked it out. Ive just fitted an IceLink Plus and was able to pick up feeds off the wiring to that a quad socket into the glocebox along with the iPod docking cable and the ToTom power supply.

Just need to work out a better mounting for the TomTom in the dashboard tray so that it doesnt move when I tap the screen.

[SSG.Santiago]

bloxy how much is that tom tom i got the navigon 4 from Germany but i move back to the states i need the US maps is about $400 to get the disc im thinking about just getting something else.you got yours installed without using the lighter? how?

[bloxy]

The TomTom Go Ranges in price from £280-£550 depending on model, see www.tomtom.com for details and stockists.

You need to use the supplied cigarrette lighter adaptor as it gives the correct controled voltage for the unit.

I picked up a switched live feed (violet & white) and an earth (Brown) off the radio wiring harness (I was fitting an icelink+ as well) to a four way cigarrette lighter accessory socket (only use for low power items) which I located in the glove box, I routed the TomTom power cable through to the glove box aswell as my camera detector power supply and I can plug my phone charger in there aswell.

[SSG.Santiago]

thanks

[metblackx3]

I like the way the tom tom fits in the dash board compartment, I am looking for the same thing. Do know if you can attach a reversing camera to your screen.