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| Author: | Mike Montgomery [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Last small wiring issue!! |
Ok, everything in the car now works 
Only issue now is... when i turn on the headlights the temp gauge maxes out, tacho dies and the interior indicator lights go on 
Headlights look great and are definately brighter but id like to sort this!! Drove it the whole way to Wakefield like this haha Thoughts?? Sounds like a bad earth or something similar |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:03 pm ] |
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hahaha!! I think this is a "go trace all the wires and see what you've done wrong" sort of a problem. I'd suggest you've connected the 12v from the switch to the earth for the dash, but it could be anything 
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| Author: | phillb [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:49 pm ] |
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Are you sure wires somewhere in the harness have not overheated and melted together. I had problems with my car that didn't appear until I started fiddling about and disturbed wires that had overheated years ago so they started shorting. When I unwrapped the harness it was a mess. |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:11 pm ] |
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Maybe have a closer look at the Earth Connection under the bonnet, near the fuses. You should use a Star Washer here to ensure a good connection through the paint. The other one to look at is on the back of the Speedo. |
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:52 pm ] |
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Did you offer a sacrifice to the Lucas God before applying power?? |
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| Author: | Mike Montgomery [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:54 pm ] |
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I'll check the earths temp gauge only does it when i get the revs up to about 2500 |
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| Author: | ryan [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:41 pm ] |
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Mike Montgomery wrote: I'll check the earths
temp gauge only does it when i get the revs up to about 2500 Have you checked that its wired through the the little wats-it (can't think what its called now) on the back of the speedo. Mine had this problem. Ryan PS: Voltage regulator. |
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| Author: | Mike Montgomery [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:47 pm ] |
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the regulator could be stuffed |
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| Author: | phillb [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:06 pm ] |
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Mike Montgomery wrote: the regulator could be stuffed
If the instrument voltage regulator (back of speedo) turns out to be stuffed get a electronic replacement from Wombat on this forum. Much more realiable and accurate. |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Guess. |
Have you checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel ? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Guess. |
Convertible Mini wrote: Have you checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel ?
I guess what you're saying is that it could be absolutely anything, and no amount of guesswork on here is going to figure it out? if so, then 'nuff said |
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| Author: | Mike Montgomery [ Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:27 am ] |
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Ill try a new regulator and test the earths |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Guess. |
Convertible Mini wrote: Have you checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel ?
Damm it, I think you're right........ |
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| Author: | Mike Montgomery [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:25 am ] |
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Ok I have checked everything and replaced the voltage regulator and its still happening.. So when the headlights are switched on the tacho dies.. Once you start to move the temp gauge shoots to max and the dash lights flash and fade AND the two indicator lights illuminate.. HELP!! |
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| Author: | simon k [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:41 pm ] |
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honestly, you're not going to get any useful help from here - there are just too many things that could be wrong, anyone would just be guessing. Unplug everything, just start with the basics and make each thing work, one thing at a time. If you can't work it out, then you'll just need to take it to an auto-elec or get someone to come and help you |
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