205*31* 0 Posted September 17, 2010 Where do people locate these shunt boxes as mine is just dangling need to secure it somewhere properly cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 113 1 Cars Posted September 17, 2010 Can you please make a bit of an effort to title/describe your topics a little clearer, such that it helps people and searchers see what it's about? What I mean is: "Shunt Box - Location" or "Shunt Box" and then in the box below it "Location" or "Where do people mount it?" I really am not picking on you, but this is something which would help the forum collectively if everyone would make their topics titles clear and concise, otherwise many people simple will not bother looking and therefore answering. Rightly or wrongly, I'm just using this topic as an example. ** Now to show I'm helpful, shunt boxes usually have a long bolt for mounting through the plastic moulding. They are mounted from factory in at least 2 places I've seen (naturally near the battery as they are designed to take one wire from the positive battery terminal and distribute power to where it's needed): > On the slam panel > On the battery tray Keeping cable runs as short as possible is always good for your car's electrical system. So I would find somewhere sturdy and safe to mount it (with that bolt), near the battery. It's carrying high current, so needs to be mounted such that it's insulated from the shell/chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted September 17, 2010 Depends on the year and model it is, there is around 4 locations, Slam panel, Headlight Panel, Single remote Bracket or Powersteering/A/C bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted September 17, 2010 Mine has just hung between battery tray and headlight for a couple of years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205*31* 0 Posted September 18, 2010 Can you please make a bit of an effort to title/describe your topics a little clearer, such that it helps people and searchers see what it's about? What I mean is: "Shunt Box - Location" or "Shunt Box" and then in the box below it "Location" or "Where do people mount it?" I really am not picking on you, but this is something which would help the forum collectively if everyone would make their topics titles clear and concise, otherwise many people simple will not bother looking and therefore answering. Rightly or wrongly, I'm just using this topic as an example. I can understand where your coming from mate it is very vague will try to make them clearer in future ** Now to show I'm helpful, shunt boxes usually have a long bolt for mounting through the plastic moulding. They are mounted from factory in at least 2 places I've seen (naturally near the battery as they are designed to take one wire from the positive battery terminal and distribute power to where it's needed): > On the slam panel > On the battery tray Keeping cable runs as short as possible is always good for your car's electrical system. So I would find somewhere sturdy and safe to mount it (with that bolt), near the battery. It's carrying high current, so needs to be mounted such that it's insulated from the shell/chassis. Thanks for explanation helped a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted September 18, 2010 Here's where mine is located. I knocked up a little bracket to keep it away from rubbing against the slam panel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205*31* 0 Posted September 19, 2010 Here's where mine is located. I knocked up a little bracket to keep it away from rubbing against the slam panel. thanks simes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites