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    Classic car starter wants to re-engauge

    Hello Starter turns over engine but wants to re-engage when running. Trying to establish if wiring, solenoid or starter fault. I understand system is simple- current from battery to seperate solenoid which is activated by current from ignition switch ( when switched on ) to send current to...
  2. V

    How to supply a garage with 32 Amps for a car charger and another 32 Amps for sockets?

    Currently, I have a side garage port (with a garage door, but open on the garden side) supplied by a 2.5mm2 radial circuit. The plan is to convert the port to a proper garage next year. As the bedrooms are currently under refurbishment and the floorboards easily accessible, I would like to make...
  3. M

    Is is possible to connect a used Lithium Ion Battery from a Two Seater Smart car to an inverter?

    The idea of having electrical power from 240volt AC sockets in a sectional building not on the national grid is becoming popular among those who want to live in a tiny house. Is it possible to connect somehow a used lithium ion battery from a Two seater Smart Car to an inverter? Then to connect...
  4. Markec98

    Car AUX buzzing/static noise

    I recently buyed a Opel Astra H GTC. It has a CD 70, with Bluetooth and AUX etc. So for music I used used AUX, cause the previous owner left me his 3.5mm cable, but few days ago it broke. I started hearing that buzzing/static noise like theres "no signal" when turning volume up, it is annoying...
  5. A

    Using an estate car for work

    Thinking of changing to a estate car instead of van as van costs are quite high. Is anyone else doing this? What recommendations for a car?
  6. D

    Broken retaining tab on car connector-can it be fixed

    Hello guys, while doing some job on my car, the retaining tab on the rear differential controller connector broke off. The connector looks like this: Circled is the broken tab. Since the connector is part of the controller (what a stupid idea)-it can't be replaced... Do you guys have any ideas...
  7. westward10

    On car battery charging.

    Now I haven't charged a car battery since my teen days but it seems our two year old car like many now are dependant on a good charge for all the functions to operate, the stop/start rarely works and the dealer who we know told me what I already knew it does not go far enough each day. They have...
  8. T

    Car electric help if possible

    Hello I’m modifying a corsa vxr I dunno how to word this so it sounds right but I’ll try, when you press the unlock or lock button the can sends the signal/power to the catch is there a way to make the power/signal last longer as I’m trying to fit velar door handles and atm I have to press the...
  9. Phil L

    Max car chargers in domestic

    What’s the maximum number of EV chargers a domestic house can have?
  10. leadfoot6

    Is the suggestion in the following video correct, or dangerous to car electrical components?

    I am making my first post here at this forum, and it will soon become obvious, but in line with the material I have recently seen on joining this forum, I AM NOT A QUALIFIED AUTO ELECTRICIAN(but hoping to be allowed to post in this sub-forum), just a reasonably experienced home mechanic who is...
  11. H

    What else should I research apart from electric car safety features?

    im a final year engineering student and my project is safety monitoring and control within a Formula E/electric car and as part of my dissertation i need to perform research in relation to this. so far i've researched general safety features withing electric cars and Formula 1 cars what else do...
  12. timhoward

    Class 2 car park lights SWA badly installed

    I’m wavering a bit on this one. RCD then B10 breaker. 1.5 sq mm 3 core SWA. That runs underground in ducting, then up and feeds about 10 LED class 2 lights, with cable cleated to the wall, then under again in ducting and about 5 more lights with cable again cleated to the wall. Now the thing...
  13. G

    Car charge point testing

    Hi, To those who are already installing EV charge points, do you test as you would any other radial circuit, or do you have a specific EV point tester or EVSE adaptor for your MFT? what additional testing do these provide, and is using them in order to meet manufacturers instructions as I don't...
  14. A

    Car electrical lights shut off

    Hi, I have a 2009 corolla sedan conquest 1.8 4cyl manual. My lights have started turning off whilst driving especially high beam but not my fog lights. My reverse lights have also started to not work as well. My radio aux has also completely stopped working and my radio stations are being re...
  15. A

    UK Changing micro switch on car key

    Hi everyone, I need some advice about changing the micro switch on my car key please. I'm not an electrician but I have a soldering kit as I build little robots sometimes as a hobby. The button stopped clicking, probably the spring in it is done now and I want to change it. The board has some...
  16. T

    Car battery replacement

    I have had an N-reg Cavalier in long term storage during which time someone has deprived me to the battery. I suppose I could get a replacement from a breaker's yard but then I would not know the security code and the radio would be useless. The guys that designed such units obviously aimed to...
  17. K

    UK Electric Car charger Location

    Hi Thanks for providing the forum... Wonder if anyone here knows the regs on the installation of a 7Kw car charger, in so far as where it can be placed. My indoor consumer unit, has a 7K shower in it, upgrated by housing assosiation they fitted rcd on lights... Im thinking its too far away...
  18. N

    3 phase conversion on Car Ramp

    Hi All I am new on here and looking for some advice on converting a car ramp to single phase. This particular ramp is sold in 2 versions single or 3 phase. I bought a 2nd hand 3 phase version at very handy money so can justify a bit of spend on it. The 3 phase version i have has a 2.6KW 4 pole...
  19. V

    I have vw polo car got problem with window

    I have vw polo car and got problem with electric drivers side window keeps going up and down by its self any help please to what problem is
  20. Bloomer26

    Car electrical system shutdown

    After around 40-1h of driving at night (lights/dash on) a few warnings start to appear; hill start assist unavailable, vdc unavailable, yellow lock symbol appears(immobiliser unavailable) then finally the dashboard and headlights intermittently turn on and off whilst driving. (Radio still works)...

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