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- Wed May 04, 2011 11:05 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: warning lights on dash
- Replies: 4
- Views: 403
Re: warning lights on dash
it will be an alternator or wiring problem to the alternator
- Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:32 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 304 auto conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 214
Re: 304 auto conversion
the v8 turbo 700 behind the early vn/vp commodore where hydrolic with basic electrics for torque converter and speedo, the later commodore v8 boxes where full electronic. castlemain rod shop do bit and pieces for setting the early box up into applications such as yours(speedo adaptors, kick down ...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:23 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Prado 150 series auto
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1049
Re: Prado 150 series auto
you will most likely require a transmission cooler to be fitted to the vehicle, especially if you will be towing
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:20 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: D4d conversion into ln65 dual cab
- Replies: 7
- Views: 664
Re: D4d conversion into ln65 dual cab
if money is no issue then go d4d, i have owned vehicles with 1kz and 1kd(d4d) engines and the d4d is far better in power, torque and economy.
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:30 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Belt slipping after a power upgrade.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 320
Re: Belt slipping after a power upgrade.
if you read my post im refering to the alternator clutch pulley, not the clutch itself. the alternator pulley has a one way sprag clutch built into it
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:29 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Belt slipping after a power upgrade.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 320
Re: Belt slipping after a power upgrade.
dont use belt grip! that stuff is a pain and puts sticky shit everywhere, fix it properly, how many k's on the clock? the alternator clutch pulley are fairly common failure and could be on its way out, the will make a squeek noise
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:43 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: DIN standards international equivalent?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 272
Re: DIN standards international equivalent?
yes we use that standard in australia
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Winch wiring & plugs??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 278
Re: Winch wiring & plugs??
1. the biggest one 350 amp
2. min 2 b&s but if a longer run use 0 b&s
3. see 2
2. min 2 b&s but if a longer run use 0 b&s
3. see 2
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:00 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Converting an alternator to delta config. ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 314
Re: Converting an alternator to delta config. ?
1. you cannot calculate it, it would have to be tested 2. it will dramatically reduce the low speed current, changing the pulley to increase speed is not advisable either as rotor speed my be too high when reving the engine high 3. the regulator can but the rectifier wont. 4. vs alternator is 90amp ...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: delay for power windows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 527
Re: delay for power windows
what vehicle is it you want to do this to?
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: lexus ls400 (1uz)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 201
Re: lexus ls400 (1uz)
check www.lextreme.com
there is several differant diagrams depending on what car the engine came from, i take it this engine is in your 4x4 and not its original car. You say it has no spark but does it have injector pulse? it will totally change the possible cause depending on that
there is several differant diagrams depending on what car the engine came from, i take it this engine is in your 4x4 and not its original car. You say it has no spark but does it have injector pulse? it will totally change the possible cause depending on that
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:34 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Alternators and mud DO NOT mix!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 881
Re: Alternators and mud DO NOT mix!
steel slip rings or copper slip rings does not matter, the mud gets into the brush housing and jams them up not allowing contact, the other thing it works its way into the bearing and they will fail to.
- Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:10 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 22r to 18r
- Replies: 8
- Views: 402
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:55 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:25 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
it is incorrect 1 because there is nothing to state on the relay whether it has a diode or resistor as internal suppresion, 2 you cannot wire every 5 pin relay 86neg and 85 pos but you can wire every relay 86 pos 85 neg all relays sold these days will have some form of suppresion, and you certainly ...
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:00 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: ls2 6 litre wont start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 268
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:54 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:22 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: glass mount uhf antenna
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:21 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
if you read my earlier post you would have seen that i have already noted that some relays have a diode hence why i suggest doing it correctly, 85 earth side 86 pos, they dont have to be specialized relays, depends on the manufacturer whether they use a diode or resistor. i had a 5 pin relay couple ...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:43 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 12V. RELAY QUESTION.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1462
the correct pin numbers from common bosch 5 pin type relay as no one has yet answered it %100 30 Battery positive(fused/curcuit breaker) 87 To Load, normally open(ie driving lights, thermo fan 87a To load, normally closed(not commonly used when fitting accessories) 86 coil positive(can have direct ...
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: everything flashes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 390
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:28 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Sticking Relays
- Replies: 22
- Views: 738
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: sub fuel light
- Replies: 5
- Views: 326
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:59 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Ok, what's the catch ? Solar Panels REALLY cheap
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2699
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:54 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Can Sealed Maintenance Free batteries be used in the cabin
- Replies: 8
- Views: 542
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:51 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Battery charging query
- Replies: 5
- Views: 261
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:22 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Redarc wiring sizes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 385
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:19 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: replacing original GQ TB-42 alt with EB-ED ford alt.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 197