The secret Ford 12v power supply, the Ford transit power supply you weren’t supposed to know about

[@xowaspxowasp5772]

My orange plug was partially tape into a loom. I couldn't find it at first. I've used it for a live feed for my reverse camera. I now have an interior rear view mirror 😊 Thanks for the information 👍

[@MrDbow2010]

Great video. However 2 mistakes. 1). It’s DC so positive and negative supply. No live and neutral. Also when connection on to a powered unit you should always connect the negative first. I’m an electrician by the way. All in the detail. However you are 100% spot on regarding the power in the back. Really impressed. Keep up the great work.

[@phillismable6303]

Many thanks found mine, bought a socket from Ford and now have 12v in the rear of my wagon.

[@kerouacist]

I just went out to my Transit van to find this hole and the 12V socket had already been fitted by the previous owner so thankyou for highlighting this.

[@philipmills9389]

Just done this on my van, I used a twin usb socket instead. Great tip thanks.

[@Nicvespapx235.]

Brilliant bit of information pal 👍 works perfectly for a charging point

[@anthonyengland4107]

i am fitting a reverse camera to my transit custom 2020. You need a connection to the reverse light to switch the relay and also a separate 12v supply , I was going to run a supply from the fuse box and saw your video. Happy days i have a supply and also a 12v socket at the back of the van Thanks pal

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Careful your front power outlets may be on the same fuse as that connector in the rear. Mine are.

[@richardrobinson5166]

Hi buddy what reverse cam did you go for looking at doing this in the future.. 👍

[@marca5883]

I've had most of the various model transits & they all have that 12v socket! The custom is just the cheap version it's not hidden... Same loom though...

[@MrDFresh]

Our transit has the cig lighter plug already on the back. Useful to those who have stripped down models

[@JeremyHarris]

Cherry and oak sawdust can be compressed into pellets for use in pellet grills. Could lead to a Wyrmwood grilling accessory line...

[@davidpick8874]

My connector was further up but still there! Thanks, great vid.

[@carlislebornandbred]

Is this just on the newer models? I have a 64 plate limited but can't see or feel anything!! Thanks

[@thorpedo7231]

Does anyone have a link for the socket and wiring used in the this video please?

[@georgeshaw6207]

Love youtube for this stuff. Great video cheers mate !

[@rogerfarrington8571]

Derek.You dont need the flylead of the back of the socket it just plugs into the ford socket.i run my cool box of my socket lit also times out to stop your battery going flat.Roger.

[@tomkatgastraining]

The one I bought would not just plug in the pins where out of line

[@curiosity2314]

Other then the tape job, very good. Yeah I gave you a thumbs up.

[@sonymanvideo]

Thank you for your help can you tell me where the fuse is located for that

[@TheCainabis]

Not related to the above but I’ve got the standard wipe clean cargo floor plastic thing that lays the cargo area/floor I’ve noticed yours is different? I’ve also got that plastic cover that sits over the bottom door catch but can’t fit it due to plastic floor lining, so the question I’m asking is what floor lining have you got?

[@theforestfieldserviceengineer]

Is this the same on the Mk8/9 350 transits?

[@Martin-wz2ie]

awsome had a look in back of my transit connect and found the same connector just need to order a socket for it

[@scottticketsplz]

Does anyone have the link to the eBay purchase?

[@theswannstuff]

Just found mine and plugged a ford 12v socket into it. No power coming through it though at the moment

[@jockwatto5740]

hi there Derek i just wanted to point out that you could have taken the wires off the socket and just do a straightforward connection to the power supply ok keep it up mate regards Jock-watto

[@tomkatgastraining]

Yeh they didn’t match up that’s why I had to use the wires

[@naturelover_9211]

Great you always try to help others I like your videos good man.

[@wayneperryman4146]

Mine was already there, spotted it on the first look in the back

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

Mine is T reg mk5 smiley front 2.5 di..23 yrs old and still runs like new and got 2 12 volt supply sockets from new...

[@Pwr2ThePeople]

nice one pal getting mine next week this will be on the list of things to do👊🏻🤝🏻

[@1Odama]

Amazing to know that not many people read the car manuals ..... most of those things are written there!!!!

[@ThierryGarnier-t1h]

Bonjour, pour information le fusible qui protège cette prise se trouve (sur mon modèle ecoblue 2.0 de 2022) sous le volant, c'est le numéro 63, il fait 20A.

[@Cyrus1765]

Great I love you vedios please don't delete them fron YT. Regards

[@ndelockedout]

I suspect all the wiring looms are the same, so if it was fitted to a tourneo it would have creature comforts for passengers

[@polonium13]

I'm a bit late to the party, but well done for this video, mate. Very public spirited, you could have kept that to yourself. I've got a Tourneo Sport and that's obviously the feed for the socket that comes with those models. For what it would have cost Ford, I'm baffled why they didn't just fit one to the Transit as standard. I love Henry, but he does do some strange things sometimes!

[@heriotpayne]

İf my memory serves me right what you are tapping into is part of the loom for powering a towbar

[@MA-nv8qe]

Does that mean if you have a towbar you'll not have this lead spare?

[@VitalYFZ]

My 2021 Transit 250 high roof has the notched hole but no wire lead. Looks like I will need to run a fused line from the battery.

[@leebel4523]

Thanks alot mate 😊

[@pogotrainer8807]

If you have a simple transit custom panel van then there should be no problem taking power direct from the battery and running it to a point in the rear of the van. The battery is under the drivers seat. You MUST put an inline fuse as close to the battery as possible and use 2mm CSA cables. This would allow you to draw about 25 amps or approx 325 watts. Fit a 25amp fuse. If you need more current then increase the cable size, the fuse and fuse holder accordingly. You could potentially draw up to 100 amps but this would seriously shorten the service life of the battery, standard or leisure.

[@paulpaul5606]

Fantastic that’ll power my fridge which cut out every five minutes from the socket in the cab

[@nicholaspargeter6913]

Is it permanently on or only on with ignition?

[@tomkatgastraining]

@@nicholaspargeter6913 mine stays on for about 5 minutes after the ignition is turned off and then comes back on with the ignition

[@darrenturner6386]

Thanks for sharing this mate. Just found and connected mine. 👍

[@spadedace]

Great video mate, but that tape job hurt my head. 🙂

[@dobbieunknown1593]

Hi ive got a 2016 connect just wondering why mine has no power could it be something ive got too power through forscan

[@robinhallewell8223]

Great however I would of recommend an in line fuse also

[@Dont.....-]

The loom is already fused in the panel behind the glove box

[@lukemceniery1588]

Do you know what fuse and easy way to get at it? ​@Dont.....-

[@romeropinto4795]

Brilliant vid. Was thinking how I Gonna get power to the back

[@itsme-tm4vd]

great I am going to do it tomorrow thank you for video

[@TehBIGrat]

The ford website states there is a 12V socket in the rear. Anyone know where it is. Edit; Nevermind this is what it was referring to. Except the socket come installed.

[@paulpaul5606]

Is it permanently on

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Thanks for this 😮

[@brianking3565]

Does a Mk 7 have it?

[@scottie84]

Where is the fuse for this please. I already have the 12v connection there but it doesn't work

[@Heatingandplumbing1]

Good find Derek, pitty non of my power tool chargers are 12v.

[@BelugaMike]

You can get converter to 3 pin 230v about a tenner on Amazon. Works a treat for power tools. But I wouldn't leave it on if it's an unswitched live, like Derek's is by the look of it. I don't think they drop the voltage very effeciently.

[@PixiBoii]

You can buy original chargers for Makita/Milwaukee/DeWalt etc. with this plug on it (12V input).

[@natehill8069]

Put an AC inverter on it. Check fuse/wiring is big enough first.

[@royaliptv]

Thanks for that, what about the 230v socket the one in front? Mine is not working, is yours working please?

[@tomkatgastraining]

I don’t have a 230v socket in the front sorry

[@Dime_Bar]

@@tomkatgastraining I have a 230v socket in the front, mind you it's not connected to anything and is just sat on the passages seat.

[@egyptology22]

Cheers mate!

[@fastdub0073]

Hi I can't find this on my 17 plate limited..just a black taped loom going to the back light. Is this for real.

[@stephenrosindale5095]

You should have one there my belief is that all looms are the same just case of looking for it

[@andyh126]

@@stephenrosindale5095 Yes it’s there. On third time looking found it taped to harness going to rear light

[@theswannstuff]

I have a 65 plate transit custom and literally can't find that connector anywhere 😢😅

[@Saltydog961]

Thanks for sharing,Cheers!!!!!

[@theopasanduka1146]

I will have a look at my one and let you know

[@joemalc]

Thanks for sharing this information👍💙😁

[@Tony-sr7vq]

😮 I never I just did mine a big thank you

[@PerezKaper]

Thanks for video, I already have my socket but came across this when searching for 'secret 230v socket'. I've noticed I have a 40amp fuse in the fusebox for the 230v socket but don't have the socket in my 2013 van. My guess (hope!) is the wiring is there ready for the socket to be installed. Anyone come across it yet?

[@DaveHann-s4q]

Can someone tell me which fuse protects this 2019 Custom Crew Van

[@traceycattermole4916]

Hi can you tell me which fuse the rear secret socket is connected to as mine blown a fuse somewhere

[@davyfrew]

Did you get this?

[@lukemceniery1588]

I need this too

[@bentzionroyde4786]

Thanks for the secret 👍

[@bg563195]

Is it a permanent 12v and what's the amp rating of that plug and wire, do you know what fuse does it connected to? Just asking as the loom may get hot with a 12v cool box.

[@tomkatgastraining]

I believe it is the same as the 2 in the front protected by a 15amp fuse. The power goes of about 2 minutes after you turn the ignition off just like the 2 in the front. I checked if the wire got hot after our 6 hr drive and it seamed ok. I guess if you treat it like the ones in the front you will have no problem

[@bg563195]

@@tomkatgastraining sounds like a awesome find then. Spread the word

[@grantsharkey783]

Not one on my 65 plate!

[@The404169]

Great tip

[@chrisfriday7666]

Not really secert the Transit connect has it built-in. Someone asked about the seating area. Check the back of the center console

[@PeterR0035]

❤ nice one

[@wezbudge1383]

Where to buy 12v cigarette socket from

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Bet that hole is the correct diameter to fit a standard outlet flush with the panel.

[@MrSydoo]

Would like to do this but can’t see a socket which has the lugs to simply insert and rotate - anyone got a link to one? 👍

[@fsecofficial]

You can just set the meter to audible mode and touch the chassis and each of the wires. When it beeps that’s your ground and the other is your live.

[@frodev728]

one should NOT do that if the battery hasn’t been disconnected. Unless you want to be replacing blown fuses.

[@fsecofficial]

@@frodev728 what kind of fuse are you gonna blow with 5v 😂

[@greenyamo1321]

The lighter socket plugs straight into the orange plug

[@tomkatgastraining]

Mine didn’t the plug and socket didn’t match up

[@sarahcotterill1323]

Nice one thanks for that

[@bazabuz]

Hi. Can i have link to but it plz.thanks

[@cliffwalker3117]

I have a 2017 transit custom Ltd but I can’t find it on mine ?

[@SuperLofaszjoska]

It's there. Pull the tail light plug out. You don't have to remove the light itself. It's a bit tight, but comes out. Follow the cable down. Start to pull it out across the window where the 2 negatives are connected. You will find it taped to that loom.

[@andyh126]

I’m looking for this. You say across the window?

[@davidcanavan169]

It's not a secret it's just a connector for trailer lights 😊

[@philldownes8685]

no its not for trailer lights, trailer lights do not have a positive and negative feed that is on all the time.. it is probably for a light when you open the door.

[@grahamharkness5744]

Brilliant.

[@spakajo]

Brilliant, thanks 😁

[@coxie230179]

The secret power socket they don't want you to know about.... all you gotta do is buy a socket, find some wires, find out which is live or neutral, connect the wires to the pre existing loom and hay presto you found it... I'm gonna look around my Morris minor and see if I can find one on there ...

[@scottcharles5410]

Just found a secret 12v power supply on the washing machine too.......

[@hannav7411]

I have a problem with the lowbeam headlight. Replaced with the new one still not working. And checked the cable power to the light only has 2.64v. Does anyone know what's the problem? And the location of the fuse for that?

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

I have a low beam fault error code but lights are still working. I googled and found maybe there's an issue with connectors overheating. Supposely Ford has an upgrade

[@metalmaniac4130]

good job

[@Meatbrish]

Mine doesn't seem to have the cable there 😭

[@sugarskullleatherworks6417]

soooo just remind me again......why don't ford want you to know about it?

[@machcncsystems]

Mine came with one. Or did you unplug your socket add wires to it and then fabricated the idea that ford didn’t want you to know about it. Pretty sure they’ve been there since 2014 at least down under mate.

[@tomkatgastraining]

Nope

[@mattvandom8202]

The OEM installed outlet does NOT have constant power

[@wordup1944]

Thanks

[@peacewithme547]

Where do I find the key pad code?

[@rjk69]

There is no "live" and "neutral" in a DC supply, +ve and -ve.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

It's there ARE no live and neutral, not IS no live and nuetral. DC uses positive and negative, (which is a bit easier when talking to someone than saying + or - ve!)

[@rjk69]

​@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Nope, there is no live and neutral is correct in the way I used it. And Neutral is spelt neutral not nuetral.

[@jensenjames7444]

Calm down, guy. Don't get so hung up on terminology. Polarity still exists in DC circuits, and that's what dude is trying to say here.

[@keithbain7246]

Amazing

[@derekgoodwin6646]

Who cares the man is a genius

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 1:25 Anyone contemplating doing this to any 12V connector found;... located anywhere in your vehicle of any make... Be advised to put an inline 10A fuse to PROTECT the existing wiring in case of a Fault or overload from anything U plug in...

[@rayc1503]

It's already protected by a 15 amp fuse. I've installed 12v pp and inverters in my brothers van and friends van.👍

[@ElTelBaby]

@@rayc1503 U have to take note the lighter socket is rated for 120W... Trying to draw 180W will;... over a period will overheat the outlet... Hence the 10A fuse recommended...

[@TehBIGrat]

@@ElTelBaby Read your owners manual. The Sockets in the front are able to have a 15A appliance plugged in. Obviously one at a time as they share the same 15A fuse along this this connector in the rear. Sure the one in this video is only 120W but realistically how many appliances are going to draw more than 10A.

[@Waynesworldofgaming]

I’ve found mine but no power? Any suggestions?

[@tomkatgastraining]

They are on a timer do you have your ignition on. I thought mine didn’t work at first but I put my engine on and I had power

[@Waynesworldofgaming]

@@tomkatgastraining yes I’ve tried it with it on, I even ordered new fuses and nothing 😭

[@kylejames5121]

Do u have a link for eBay parts u need great find

[@tomkatgastraining]

Sorry mate Kate gets all my stuff off eBay 🤫

[@JB-wb7bc]

Is this supply both on the left and right?

[@tomkatgastraining]

Nope just the side I show

[@JB-wb7bc]

@@tomkatgastraining thanks. Very helpful 👍🏼

[@JB-wb7bc]

After checking with the multi meter, it seems that this power isn't working 😕

[@tomkatgastraining]

@@JB-wb7bc you will need the ignition on as it is on some kind of timer like the lights

[@JB-wb7bc]

@@tomkatgastraining I thought that also, so I started the engine. Still no joy. Oh well ...

[@venozacoffee4650]

They must of hide mine some where else because there is nothing there.

[@Micky748-r7u]

Mine hasn’t got the wires

[@jonny9993]

Anyone know which fuse it runs on as can’t get a reading

[@gsp911]

Under the steering wheel, pull the trim off. There are 2 fuse boxes in there, look for fuse F30(20A), I would think it's the one for the rear power outlet. Otherwise, see the instruction manual.

[@michaelcunningham5907]

Does anyone know if the 2010 has this?

[@leekidman6128]

Commercial Vehicles are often fitted with theses kinds of things included programable modules that interface with the CAN as the same model of vehicle many be used for a wide range of applications. Simply finding a V+ & V- doesn’t mean can just hook up anything! Unless you know precisely where that supply is coming from. The CANBUS may also drop the power off if it sees and over load to prevent fires. You have no idea of the rating of that circuit and could overload your system. Why would vehicle manufacturer hide a feature? Its hidden for a reason, furthermore vehicles don’t have a “live” that term is no longer used even on AC its now “Line” and there isn’t an “Earth” on a vehicle also. One last point your DVM with show you polarity by showing the minus at the side of the numbers eg -12 polarity your black probe will on V+

[@LG-hv5ve]

Would it have on a 2008 model as well? Thanks

[@tomkatgastraining]

Have a look and see and let us all know 👍🏻

[@williamkinsella6996]

I can’t find the wire

[@philipbrown2628]

Ha ! Good find ,

[@k8nno]

Is there a hidden power outlet for the rear seat area too?

[@tomkatgastraining]

Not found one yet but still looking