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fbh : where is the connector?
ok ... thanks to Beanie and Martin I'm all set to go regarding the Altox controller installation.
However, when I open the panel where the scissor jack goes there's no obvious wiring to connect to. Not even the "wrong" connector that DSL found.
I've had my arm in as far as it will go (can even touch the underside of the panel where rear audio bits can be fitted) ... but i'm if I can find a loose connector anywhere.
bit loathe to dismantle the inside of the boot if I can avoid it but ...
anyone able to give me a clue ?
cheers,
Dean.
30th Sep 2017 12:38 pm
Hardware17
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found it ... Wrapped in foam and not for pulling to somewhere sensible.
and it's piddling it down now so grabbing a coffee until it eases off a bit.
30th Sep 2017 12:55 pm
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Any chance of taking a couple of pics of installation when done ?
30th Sep 2017 1:29 pm
Hardware17
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will do something ... I've had to take some pics to actually work out where to find the chuffing thing.
if it doesn't work out ... i'll just get another SIM.
was thinking about extending the adapter cable so I could relocate the receiver but not sure it's worthwhile now.
30th Sep 2017 3:34 pm
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I don't seem to have as much cable to play with as Beanie pics show.
30th Sep 2017 3:37 pm
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I think earlier D4s have the Telestart unit connector in an annoying place, they moved it in a later model year so it's a bit easier. Is the loom from me long enough?06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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11th Oct 2017 11:18 pm
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Yes Martin ... Loom is good but with the connector it mates with being so far away from the jack access panel , it was a case of attaching by feel rather than being able to see what to do.
Once connected, there is enough cable to fit the unit in a number of places ... Or just let it hang as I've done so far on basis I WILL get round to adding the temperature sensor and manual on/off switch.Dean.
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12th Oct 2017 4:46 pm
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If anyone is after a giffgaff sim PM me ... I've a promo-one that arrived a day or two back. If registered before end October, you get an extra £10 credit and I get £5 too. Win-win.Dean.
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12th Oct 2017 4:52 pm
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So I found the location of the connector, a few pics here:
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I've set-up the SIM and placed the sim into the ALTOX, didn't see any flashing LED though, ignition was on
I've then sent a text to the SIM with APN1, APN2, APN3 etc but no reply or flashing LED
I know I can be a bit thick at times, but what am I doing wrong?
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9th Nov 2017 12:38 pm
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did you initialise the SIM in a normal phone first ?
could you text it then ?Dean.
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if I can find a loose connector anywhere.
found it ... Wrapped in foam and not for pulling to somewhere sensible.
