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  1. littlespark

    Boat engine electrics

    Anybody got experience with boat engines? I’m going to have a look at why the engine won’t start for a family member up at Edinburgh. Just want to know what to look for I’ve been told it turns over, but doesn’t start Owner knows there’s a number of battery’s, but don’t know if 12/24 volt or...
  2. T

    Extending engine ignition into the rear of the van.

    Hi auto-leckies, This is a DIY query. I have no electrician qualifications but I have electrical literacy, my original trades were heavy (HF) radio mechanic and electronics technician, acquired in the army a lifetime ago. So hopefully I'll understand your answers, eventually :) I am in the...
  3. B

    Aftermarket Sony XAV-AX1000 Won't power on with engine - 2010 Vauxhall Corsa EcoFlex 1.0L

    Hi all, (DIY user here) Wondering if somebody might know anything about why my Sony XAV-AX1000 won't power up on startup. A little bit of info about the situation: I purchased this car from a private seller last weekend, who provided photos on the listing of the screen working on the date...
  4. G

    Honda jazz 2006 plate is blowing fuse 3 7.5amp as soon as engine is started.

    Had new battery and alternator fitted. car will start and drive when battery is charged but because the fuse contorls alternator, power steering and dash. i have no charge going to battery, no powwer steering and no dials working. Anyone know what it could be? Can't see any damage to wiring and...
  5. B

    DIY Small Engine Charging AC to DC, common ground / neutral

    Lawnmower Generator AC to DC sharing common ground / neutral??? Question is general because I am trying understand fundamentals. I will give specifics as to what I am trying to do so you can understand. I am adding a charging system and electric start to an engine that never had one. I...
  6. W

    Engine and body swap

    I have a Toyota 4A engine to put into a Mitsubishi Galant. How do I wire the engine to the Mitsubishi. I'm using the 4A Wire loom and computer. How do I power the computer from the galant loom
  7. M

    Red light flashish fast on dash but engine not turning over

    Hi, I have a 2011 Renault clio 1.6 16valve. I have a problem. When I turn the ignition on my vehicle the engine does not turn at all and the red light on the dash flickers. I have changed my ecu, fuse box, key bateries, tried with both my keys, changed the crank sensor and still the same issue...
  8. P

    Transmission wiring diagram for kia sorento 2005 VGT 170 HP. 2,5 diesel engine

    Hi Everyone Could you please help me on following question: After deep chemical cleaning inside car cabin and engine compartment of my car, it became faulty. I took it to service and mechanic did computer test. P0721,P0551 and P0773 errors appeared on screen. Shift solenoid electrical. Car...
  9. N

    ECU and Engine Management Light Behaviour

    How can I find out how the engine management light is set to behave on a 55 Fabia 1.2 (BME engine)? The ECU is a Siemens 03E906033AB. Is there documentation anywhere that is accessible? An unhelpful VW/Skoda say there is no documentation, the secrets being locked into the ECU, but then the...
  10. I

    How much electricity will Vauxhall Combo Van engine generate ?

    Hello , I have a Vauxhall Combo Van , if I put a split charger or some other way pull out electricity, how much would it be ? will be in the range of 4KW ? I want to run a coffee machine on the van. Any help is great, Thanks
  11. Dan

    New search engine is in place

    So a couple of people have mentioned to me before now that the standard MySQL search system we have on the forum isn't up to much. It's partly due to the size of the content it's searching, and partly just due to it being a basic search system. Now we are running Elasticsearch which is the...
  12. H

    12V DC Relay Issues (Diesel Engine)

    Hello all. I am having an issue with a 12V DC Relay I am trying to install to run a kill switch on a John Deere Diesel engine that runs a high pressure water pump. I have the relay wired in such that it will send power to the ignition when an electrical signal comes from a water sensor in the...
  13. B

    12 volts out when Engine Start

    hi, I want my car stereo can power when the engine start, not when the panel lights turned-on. in short I want the car stereo power when there is an engine acceleration. with that wiring I can also top other wires for example my dc electric fan. what are your ideas? suggestions?
  14. W

    Veg oil system control design help.

    hi all I'm working on a veg oil conversion for our (1997) 110 defender and have some ideas of how I'd like to control it but my auto electric knowledge is poor and I was wondering if anyone could help? I've contacted a few auto electricians and no one wants the job. I have bought a stack pro...
  15. S

    Vintage car, new indicators and relay very erratic when engine is running

    Restoring a 1938 vauxhall DX positive earth 12v Installed indicators and a relay works fine with the ignition on but flash very erratic when the engine is running 12V ELECTRONIC INDICATOR FLASHER RELAY POSITIVE EARTH GROUND 2 or 3 PIN OPTIONS | eBay -...
  16. J

    Need Help At Four Stroke Combustion Engine

    Hi, I’m making a training tool/website to help people learn about engineering, but I’ve got a bit of a problem. I was working on 3D model of an engine and labelling parts etc. but there is one piece whose function I do not known (see below image). I’ve asked around but no one I know seems to...
  17. E

    Help with inverter for Motor home.

    Hi I am buying a new Motor home, & want to do away with my generator. I know that running an inverter draws a lot of power from a Leisure Battery. I found this site that recommends connecting a pure sine wave Inverter to the Engine battery, rather than the leisure battery. I only need to use it...
  18. B

    hot start problem

    I have an annoying problem with my Chevy Camper. When it is cold the starter turns nicely. When it is hot, the starter turns very very slowly and occasionally it will fire up. otherwise I have to leave it for ten minutes or so. I fitted a new starter and a new heavy duty battery and new...
  19. Leesparkykent

    Guy Martins Speed

    Did anyone watch it last night? 700BHP engine and 160MPH in a transit van that he had wrote off a few months earlier. Well pleased with himself that he managed to do 100k miles on the same set of brake pads lol.
  20. Dan

    Do Any Of You Remap Your Vans To Get Better Mpg?

    Wondering how many of you remap your vans to get better MPG or torque or whatever...?

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