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Earth probably, and the way I did it was get a small flat blade screwdriver, assuming you are right handed, push the rear demister in as far as it will go with your left index finger, then ease the screwdriver in behind one of the blanks,with you right hand, in the middle, it just pops off. Repeat for other side, the one on its own, using opposite hands

To do what ?????

If you google image it dblock there are some basic diagrams of how you would go about using a relay, either way it's a piece of piss to wire. The relay is probably the better option and a push button sounds better than a toggle, just for the reason you said.

No, a relays like a switch... sort of. A standard automotive relay (not a special case like warning switch) works by taking an ignition live and uses it as a switch to provide a permanent live. Say you have a low current source, e.g. the coolant level sensor (no idea if it is, but might be). You can't draw current directly from it, because it messes with the sensor. You wire in a relay using that as your ignition live, and instead of drawing the current from there it draws the current from a permanent source so sort of like a switch. There are different kinds of relays though. That's the most basic. A quick Google and I found this for you: http://www.mp3car.com/the-faq-emporium/117895-faq-relays-how-they-work-and-how-to-wire-it-up.html Might explain in better detail

Hmmm, thinking of what you could realistically tap into: 1. The windscreen washing pump? I assume that's 12v? 2. The coolant level sensor. 3. The fan is ignition live right? I know it stays on after you switch the ignition off but I'm guessing that's ECU controlled like many other 'ignition' live features on a Lupo. Those all might require a relay mind.

DBlock, the cage mod being this 'grease up the MAF sensor plug'? I've seen plenty of people do it on Briskoda and stuff, all have good reviews so might be worth it definitely. You have to use dielectric grease. For the sprayer, they make kits: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intercooler-Water-Spray-Cooling-Spray-/251521237445?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a8fd581c5 or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Intercooler-Water-Spray-Kit-/301196116730?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4620b002fa If you can get the bits for cheaper go for it, but I don't think that the first one is bad. Regarding wiring, I'm not convinced you even need a permanent live unless you're wiring in a relay? The pump is just a pump, when powered it will pump. The switch will merely kill the power. If you wire that straight into your ignition, you can never leave it on and flatten your battery, not a problem. I guess the only reason why you might want it straight into permanent live is if the pump draws a lot of power, at which you'll need a relay. I would consider using a multimeter to check how much current the pump is drawing to be honest. I think most washer pumps draw about 2amps, however some draw 5amps and others draw just 1amp. If so, you could possibly patch into something else. Ghetto, but wouldn't take you more than a few hours to fit!! How are you planning on spraying the intercooler? Where are you going to mount them?

I'd take a switched live, to a switch through a fuse, something small, I can't see it drawing that much power, Live from switch to pump. and from pump to ground.

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Thanks for the advice! They do seem to be easily lost, especially if you live in Sheffield like me where the roads are like the surface of the moon