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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red
and the years most stupidest question goes to.........

Firstly, Apologises... Rolling Eyes

On my Power Magic there are THREE wires, Red, Black and Yellow so after reading all the posts re; hard wiring I am stuck.
Red.. LIVE
Black.. Ground ( find a bolt somewhere )
Yellow.. Clueless... Do I need TWO piggyback fuse holders? and use TWO fuses? also what rating fuse fits in piggybacks?

as you may be able to tell I haven't a clue regarding car electrics and really don't want to blow myself or Florrie up.

cable in around head lining, dash cam mounted on screen now stuck.

any help would be greatly welcomed ( few pics might help ) Crying or Very sad

Once again sorry for clueless rant Smile If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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pab



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Lago Grey

I don't have a Power Magic so can't give you detailed instructions or pictures, but basically the PM takes two positive supplies - one permanent live and one ignition switched. (I believe the yellow wire is the permanent live and the red the ignition switched live.)

So yes, you will need two piggyback fuses, with one permanently live and the other switched with the ignition.

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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Lost me on the first line . . . . Power Magic . . . three wires . . . Big Cry

Post #338160 29th Dec 2017 1:29 pm
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pb1008



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2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

Google Power magic wiring or installation and you'll find videos and diagrams

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I Like Chips



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Does Power Pro not have have support for your model

Post #338162 29th Dec 2017 1:38 pm
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

As I recall, red is to permanent live, yellow to ignition on (but may be wrong). Here are the connections (2010 model HSE)
First shot shows piggy back fuse leads, (both red). Second shot shows joints to Powermagic, one to red, one to yellow.

Bob




 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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Post #338163 29th Dec 2017 1:41 pm
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As above two piggy’s needed for switched and perm lives and black maybe a crimp washer to ground the black to a bolt Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

Ah ha, many thanks Bob and npinks got it. If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

pab wrote:
I don't have a Power Magic so can't give you detailed instructions or pictures, but basically the PM takes two positive supplies - one permanent live and one ignition switched. (I believe the yellow wire is the permanent live and the red the ignition switched live.)

So yes, you will need two piggyback fuses, with one permanently live and the other switched with the ignition.


Diolch Thumbs Up If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

Sidthecat wrote:
Lost me on the first line . . . . Power Magic . . . three wires . . . Big Cry


Why? bit thin to be a cable IMHO If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

I Like Chips wrote:
Does Power Pro not have have support for your model


Not that I can find Thumbs Up If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Post #338171 29th Dec 2017 2:58 pm
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Delboy



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Hi Jules, I have fitted a PowerMagic Pro to my LR2 for use with the Blackvue 650 twin cameras.
You should have received detailed fittting instructions with your kit, but if you didn’t it is quite straightforward, just very awkward getting to the fuse box. It’s a hands & knees job with plenty of back twisting to get a close look at the fuses.
Use the one in the NS footwell.
I routed the cable down the NS A pillar trim. Removing the glovebox is necessary, but it just pulls out, take care though.
Using a circuit 12v test lamp search for a permanent live then and switched live. There are only a couple of switched live feeds as I recall.
I can’t remember which fuses I connected to but your test lamp will tell you what’s what.
No need for piggy back fuse holders.
Simply remove the fuse and wrap the exposed wire around a fuse leg, then reinsert the fuse back where it came from.
It’s a bit fiddly but they will not come out.
For the Earth I just loosened a bolt on the bodywork in the same area and pushed the terminal between the bolt and body then tightened it.
Just for info, make sure you correctly set the jumper posts on the PMPro to 12v not 24v. Also, if you select the higher voltage setting (to save discharging the battery so much) when you test the system the PMPro green light may not come on if there is not enough charge in the battery.
This may cause you to think your connnections are wrong when they’re not! I found this out the hard way with lots of head scratching.
As such I’d suggest connecting a CTEK trickle charger or similar to make sure the battery is fully charged.
PM if you have trouble and I’ll try to help more.
Good luck. Derek Hill
2009 FL2 HSE TD4 Auto

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

Many thanks Derek, will be on it later if this rain stops Big Cry have got two piggybacks coming today so will use them. also will try as suggested above to leave glove box and get panel underneath off first... fingers crossed that works Smile If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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JulesK



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

Well, done as suggested used F! and F21 , set the magic power to 12v BUT am I supposed to see any lights on dash cam or something?
Rolling Eyes If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Post #338566 3rd Jan 2018 6:10 pm
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SouthamFL2



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

I know that this thread is a year old, but my search suggested it the most relevant to my question.

I have had a Blackvue installed in my MY13 recently, with a PowerMagic Pro set to 12v, as described above.

The problem that I am facing is that within a day, when trying to start the Freelander, whilst it does start it displays a low battery warning on the infotainment screen.

The battery has been tested and is ok, plus it gets a trickle charge from my C-Tek each week, however this concerns me - presumably it is a drain somewhere that is causing this? Has anybody else experienced this, or changed their PowerMagic settings to a different voltage?

Thank you in advance.

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