Ford Focus - power for rear lighting board?

[moneyuser]

Hi. I'm going to be getting a cycle carrier for my 02 Focus and will probably need a lighting board. I'm just wondering where it would plug in for power and how it would be wired? I've looked in the car manual but couldn't see anything useful.

[Inactive]

They are usually installed by vehicle electricians, via the wiring harness in the boot.

They would no doubt fit a plug and socket arrangement.

[goldspanners]

if you have a tow bar fitted with electrics them plug it in there, if not you will need it wired in as suggested above.

[moneyuser]

Sounds like it would be a hassle and probably expensive :(

[goldspanners]

Sounds like it would be a hassle and probably expensive :(

no it shouldnt be, half an hour to an hour max would see a towbar socket fitted in the boot.

[rsvtoddy]

Why bother - most people carrying bikes don't bother and seem happy obscuring the rear lights;)

However if you put a socket in the boot how are you going to get the cable outside? A towbar mounted socket would do it but would probably cost about £100 fitted. Try a towbar fitter.

[hewhoisnotintheknow]

its easy to do

all you need is a cheap multi meter or haynes maunal

the plug on a lead and connectors

ive done all my cars and the electrics will cost you £15 max and take no more than 40 mins

my 406 had a port to plug the lighting electrics into, a doddle!