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Where is the DVD/NAV system in the workshop manual?

Permanent 12v possibly for memory retention as on a HU. ACC for switched 12v, +B for permanent 12v. You can ground to chassis or the black cable.
 
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Thanks for all your help. I've installed a 12v socket, voltmeter and two usb chargers into the single din enclosure where the dvd/satnav was, and another 12v socket and usb/aux input for my soon-to-be head unit above the popout drinks holder on the passenger side. Theres enough space there to drill through. Both inline fused and powered by the 12v accessory feed that went to the electronic toll reader. Starting to feel quite 21st century!
 
Good work. If you get a chance pop up some pictures.
 
Pics as promised.

Switched 12 volt socket, dual usb charging socket and voltmeter in the glovebox running on the accessory circuit - and usb/aux inputs for the headunit and another 12v socket set into the side of the centre column

.glovebox voltmeter on and sockets.jpg

The headunit in a replacement double din fascia.

pioneer head off and sockets.jpg

And, for extra points, switched lighted dual usb chargers in each of the rear cupholders (not wired in yet)

cupholder usb.jpg

And rca's run through the passenger side door steps to the back for rear video screen and subwoofer hookup

rca cables back left.jpg
 
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Nice. Good work.
 
Cheers,
still going, but pleased as punch as i've not done anything like this (electrics) before.
 
Just a tip if anyone does the same with usb in rear cupholders.....

i had to lower the switches (now mounted on the plastic partition between cup holder cavities) as there is a metal protrusion higher up on the van walls, and they wouldn't fit.

bad picture to illustrate....usb and switch.jpg
 
Just came across this and looks like its going on my list, no need for the toll reader or DVD player so will whip them out, USB ports would be handy for the Footwell lighting.
 
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