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Search found 31 matches
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Wiring up a Solenoid and compressor for on board air
- Replies: 5
- Views: 409
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:30 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Wiring up a Solenoid and compressor for on board air
- Replies: 5
- Views: 409
Wiring up a Solenoid and compressor for on board air
Hi All, I recently purchased a Boss Compressor, 100AMp Solenoid and Pressure switch of an Ebay Seller. I connected it as per the wiring diagram sent with the compressor as per below • I have heavy duty cable from the Battery Via an 100am fuse to the compressor. • I have heavy duty cable from the neg ...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:51 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Winch Issues
- Replies: 0
- Views: 438
Winch Issues
I need some help with my Warn XD9000 Last week it stopped working and all I got was the clicking solenoids. This weekend I stripped the motor down and it was filled with mud and water. I gave it a good clean and put it back together exactly how I took it apart. Now the cable turns so slow, and it ...
- Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:44 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: wheel fell off
- Replies: 13
- Views: 825
- Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:17 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: wheel fell off
- Replies: 13
- Views: 825
I have lost my wheels twice in the last 3 months. First time was the front Left and the second time rear left. The first time I was doing 90km on the Gt western highway and the 2nd time was the other week on the M4 heading down the mountian into Penrith. On both occasiosns the nuts were tight (The ...
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:23 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: lowmount winch problem [no longer a problem]
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1166
On the subject of winches mine also stop last Sunday whilst whinching my patrol up a hill and and now all I get is click click when I try to winch. I presume this will be the solinoids??? All the wiring is correct and the motor was running fine until it cut out. If so how do I determine which one or ...
- Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:16 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Broken GU Patrol Front Wheel Stud
- Replies: 9
- Views: 626
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:02 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Broken GU Patrol Front Wheel Stud
- Replies: 9
- Views: 626
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:11 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Broken GU Patrol Front Wheel Stud
- Replies: 9
- Views: 626
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:03 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Broken GU Patrol Front Wheel Stud
- Replies: 9
- Views: 626
Broken GU Patrol Front Wheel Stud
I broke a wheel stud off the front of my 99 GU on the weekend and I would like to know how easy it is to fix. I have a basic mechanical knowledge but I have never started to take apart the front hub area on my Patrol so I am not sure what I will encounter. Can it be done easily? If so how much would ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:26 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: GU dual battery?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 350
I have two at the Moment. Trying to flog the diesel which is why I have the spare battery Tray whcih does not fit the TB45 The Mother in law gave me her TB45 at a good price so the diesel goes. Its tight getting this dual battery into the TB45 compared to the diesel Might have to bend some pipes or ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:17 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: GU dual battery?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 350
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:43 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Gu Dual Battery Location
- Replies: 8
- Views: 564
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:38 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Gu Dual Battery Location
- Replies: 8
- Views: 564
Thanks, People do fit them in the engine bay and I have just sold my Diesel Patrol and fitting a dual in the engine bay was a breeze...Loads of room. Not much room though with these Petrols I would only want to put it inside the cargo area as a very last resort...I have heard horror stories about ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:18 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Gu Dual Battery Location
- Replies: 8
- Views: 564
Gu Dual Battery Location
I have had a good search and I cant seem to find Pictures of how people have fitted thier Dual Batterys in a GU Patrol 4.5l Petrol. I know it goes on the air filter side but before I start pulling things out to get the battery tray in can someone please send me a photo of what it looks like fitted ...
- Fri May 11, 2007 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: KILL RUST
- Replies: 13
- Views: 556
I painted a scetion of the floor on my GU with the stuff. 2 weeks later a bottle of suntan lotion leaked onto the floor and got onto the Kill Rust between the edge of the floor carpet and the Sill. When I lifted the carpets to clean it up The Kill Rust just peeled off and went all soft. I had to ...
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:40 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Fridge Compressor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 350
- Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:36 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Fridge Compressor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 350
Fridge Compressor
I have a waeco fridge that when my dual battery drops below 12V the compressor will not fire up. I can hear the compressor trying to fire and the volt meter needle goes down to 8v and then jumps back up to 11.5 and it tries to draw enough power to start up.. What is the normal voltage required to ...
- Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:04 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: EBAY finds
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2574
I know its not ebay but there is some resonable stuff on here
http://www.graysonline.com.au/sale.asp?SALE_ID=50513
Its an Opposite Lock Store that went under.
The prices look good but I bet some idiots push the prices over retail towards the end.
Worth a look though
http://www.graysonline.com.au/sale.asp?SALE_ID=50513
Its an Opposite Lock Store that went under.
The prices look good but I bet some idiots push the prices over retail towards the end.
Worth a look though
- Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:31 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Wiring a winch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 617
- Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:31 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Wiring a winch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 617
Wiring a winch
Hi, I have a had a good search and cant find the answer to this question so just in case I have missed it I am sorry if someone has asked this before. I am fitting a winch and I was going to run it onto the main battery but a mate tells me to run it off my dual battery. Which is the best? Something ...
- Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: OME Rear Coils.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 141
OME Rear Coils.
Afternoon, I am currently fitting some OME rear coils to my GU. We I got them out i noticed one coil had "A" marked on them and one "B". I have called ARB but they are closed today. What does this mean? is one for the passenger side and one for the drivers side? If anyone knows please let me know so ...
- Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:19 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Roof top tents
- Replies: 10
- Views: 764
I bought one from this guy about 2 months ago. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-ROOF-TOP-TENT-CAMPER-SLEEP-EZY-TRAILER-ROOFTOP-TENT_W0QQitemZ330059437372QQihZ014QQcategoryZ123351QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem They are OK for the price when you compare them to the ARB ones and look the same. The ...
- Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:06 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Where to buy a radiator in Sydney??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 210
Where to buy a radiator in Sydney??
A rock must have hit the bottom of my Radiator today down on the dunes in Cronulla. The hole is to big to repair. Has anyone got any ideas where to go to buy a rad for a 1998 4.2D GU. We are off on a trip next weekend so I know I will have to buy a new one but not sure where to start as I dont have ...
- Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:36 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: GU Rear Brake Rattle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 233
GU Rear Brake Rattle
Morning All, I have very basic Mechanical Knowledge so please bear with me. Recently when going over bumps on the road I have been getting a load rattle from the hub area in the rear of my GU and when I press the brakes a clicking sound. I removed my back wheel today and I grabed the brake disc and ...
- Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:01 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Overcoming Voltage Drop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 458
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:23 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Overcoming Voltage Drop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 458
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:24 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Overcoming Voltage Drop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 458
Overcoming Voltage Drop
Hi, I hope someone can clear this up. I have wired my Waeco direct to my dual battery using a cigarate socket with a 15 amp fuse in between using 26/0.25mm Cable. My compressor will now not fire up but when move the battery closer it will or when I start the engine it will. So I gather (From a long ...
- Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:04 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Twine Shower
- Replies: 4
- Views: 325
- Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:51 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Twine Shower
- Replies: 4
- Views: 325
Twine Shower
I have bought myself a Twine and need a little help. Its says in the installation instructions "Identify the cabin heating line" Now I Have a 99 4.2d so i have figured out it is one of the two hoses rubber right at the back of the engine that strangly enough disapear into the cabin. How do i figure ...