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by The Mikey
16 Aug 2011, 17:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Auto-Electrician
Replies: 9
Views: 1341

Re: Auto-Electrician

I've recently finished a 240 and 12v split charge retro fit to my van. The 240 stuff is easy, if you can wire a plug you can do the 240, it's all 3 wires just on different sockets/connectors. I ran my 240 through an RCD then off to various sockets, I had the 240 connector behind the flap (thanks to ...
by The Mikey
16 Aug 2011, 15:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp Gauge Needle position and re wire
Replies: 1
Views: 362

Temp Gauge Needle position and re wire

I can find lots of posts on how to fix problems with temp gauge and the flashing light but what I can't find is where the needle should be during "normal" operation with the temp level correct. Mine sits at about 3/4 the way to the right...is this right or am I running hot? The temp gauge ...
by The Mikey
20 Jul 2011, 23:10
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: From Northampton to Aberdeen
Replies: 2
Views: 530

From Northampton to Aberdeen

Hi, my girlfriend and I are heading up to Aberdeen for the highland games in August, we're going to take our time getting up there, leaving on the tues/weds and probably back around the following friday. We're looking for decent campsites along the way to break up the journey and that have some good...
by The Mikey
20 Jul 2011, 22:43
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Battery problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 1070

Re: Battery problem?

I has a similar problem with mine, when going to turn over it would be slow and seem to barely jump to life, I got a new battery, it still happened, it had me puzzled for a while, I took it to a vw garage and the chap there changed the starter bush, it fires first time now...unless I've left it for ...
by The Mikey
29 Jun 2011, 19:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: newbie help with dash !!
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Re: newbie help with dash !!

Hi, I had a similar problem with mine, speedo worked ok, lighting as a little ropey (intermittent), red temp light not working, fuel and temp gauge not working either. Similar to yours the pcb was ropey at best. I found mine to be the main connector from the wiring loom to the pcb. Mine was totally ...