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dave stew
Thursday 30th April 2009, 15:59
I am looking to add a Brodit powered bracket for my Tom Tom where the existing ancient Nokia CARK sits on the dash. This is what I'm after: http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/fitting_Instructions/Mounts.asp?Brodit=215189&Make=TomTom&Model=One%203rd%20Edition

Would it be possible to use the power feed from the old Nokia CARK mount to power the new Brodit bracket?

Or am I being daft and need an auto electrician?

cornclose
Thursday 30th April 2009, 16:07
Looks like a power adapter is included, if I read the description correctly...

cornclose
Thursday 30th April 2009, 16:12
Ah, do you mean you don't want to rip out the existing power cable, but rather use it for the new device ?

It's possible of course, but you'd need to see what you get in the new package before being able to decide.

dave stew
Thursday 30th April 2009, 16:25
Yes, that's what I meant... Aren't these modern CAN BUS wired cars a bit of a sod, chucking up fault codes and the like if you interfere with them? Did you do your Acer yourself?

cornclose
Thursday 30th April 2009, 16:34
Yes, did it myself - things like this are only 12v power supply cabling - it doesn't link into the car in any other way.

dave stew
Thursday 30th April 2009, 17:22
Aha - I feel the screwdrivers coming out!