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  1. G

    Ignition issues Chev

    Hi guys, im currently trying to start my new big block chev in a chevelle but having issues.. im a full novice on electrics so be gentle ! The ign switch seems to be either ON or OFF.. and car will start like this but starter stays on.. no power or crank on switch ..I have gone thru a test...
  2. davehaynes1

    Ignition switch testing help

    Hi guys. I posted yesterday about a suspected faulty starter motor.. I've had the starter out and cleaned everything up and all seems to be working well. Bench tests well everytime. And at a price of $2200 for a new starter motor I'm going to look elsewhere for the problem. My suspicion now lies...
  3. J

    Ignition problems with 1964 FJ40 V8 swap

    Hi there…I’m hoping that someone may be able to help me identify an electrical part of my ignition. For reference I have a 1964 Toyota FJ40 with a V8 swap (1995 Chevy TBI) that I did not do. When I started it a couple of days ago the starter appeared to stay engaged and smoke started coming from...
  4. O

    Ford laser 1.6 no ignition signal

    Hi. have a 1999 1.6l that won’t start. has had an intermittent issue for a year where every so often it will lose power and just about stall then will swiftly recover. Went to start the other day and will crank but not start. Battery is good, cam and crank sensors tested and good. Fuses are...
  5. 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...
  6. N

    Failed Neff/Bosch cooker hob ignition switch unit

    The photo shows a cooker hob ignition switch unit from a Neff/Bosch hob. One of the switches has failed. The issue was caused I think by ingress of liquid. I have dried the unit as well as I can. A replacement unit costs over £40. Has anyone ever opened one of these to repair it? I am reluctant...
  7. W

    Testing voltage between ignition and solenoid

    I'm trying to test if there's voltage between my ignition and the solenoid. The starter won't crank or click so figured I'd start here but am not sure if I'm doing this correctly. I have a male/female connector from the ignition to the solenoid. I disconnected this, connected a probe to the...
  8. S

    BMW Z4 e85 Brake lights/indicator on when ignition off

    Hi all, I have an issue with my brake lights coming on when I take the key out the ignition. Therefore running the battery down. The brake lights etc all work fine when running. I may have got a step closer to the issue with it being linked to the roof somehow but thought I’d Stick a post on...
  9. N

    combined Fog and DRL got them fitted and fogs working but have a single wire to be connected

    Hi I’m upgrading the fog lamps on a 2013 Range Rover sport to combined FOG and DRL got the fogs working but have a single wire to be connected to an ignition live, where will the closest ignition live wire be
  10. elliott194

    Testing Honda GX340 generator ignition coil

    Hello, can anyone give me advice on deciding whether this coil is good or not please? It’s quite rusty and I have no spark... The problem is I cannot find any resistance values for this model coil... The Honda part number is 30500-ze3-003 The primary windings were 0.25 Ohms, the secondary...
  11. U

    120VAC ignition coil

    Hi from the U.K. I have a U.S.A. 120VAC 60Hz ignition coil (made by Carlin Combustion, model 45000 proX… the data sheet says the high voltage secondary coil is mid-point grounded). I have been powering the coil from a U.K. 115VAC 50hz supply (my supply has one leg of the transformer grounded...
  12. B

    Blue Bosch Ignition Coil

    The voltage provided to a car's ignition coil whilst cranking is less than the nominal battery voltage of 12 volts due to the high current drain to the starter. That may be as low as 8 volts so the ignition coil is rated at 8 volts. Once the engine fires, the terminal voltage rises back to the...
  13. K

    Citroen C5 2003 , Extra lights pulling current from trailerplug with ignition and lights off

    Hi, I have encountered a weird problem on my Citroen C5 2003. I have installed two reversing lights on my car which is connected to the Rear foglights on the trailer contact. I have recently been experiencing that when the car is left for 3-4 days without driving it that the battery is too low...
  14. Girlzonrideons

    Ignition wiring ride on mower

    Hello, I have a MTD mower with the model number of 13CD768N670, The deck is 40", and is a rear shute. The motor is Briggs & Stratton. My issue is turning the mower from a key start to a push button start. I have been searching the internet for a wiring diagram, but so far...
  15. S

    Getting +12 ignition for radio

    Hello My car, Golf 5, doesn't have +12 ignition wire, only the +12 permanent. Can I get it from the permanent wire with a switch like this? I think the answer is no because the radio starts to heat up but I dont understand why. Can somebody explain it? Thanks
  16. G

    C1 + Accessories Connection, what is it for when connecting to a head unit. ignition?

    In my c1 handbook connection A4 is (+) Accessories. What is it for? Ignition? Thankyou!
  17. R

    Gas cooker - mains lead for ignition and clock

    I have just replaced my electric cooker for gas and now have the lead for the ignition and clock training along the worktop to the cooker isolater on the wall. I am capable of doing the following, but would like confirmation. I cannot just cut off the plug and wire directly into the dedicated...
  18. Gareth

    Ignition Switch Connection Woes

    I'm building a seven type car and using a Mitsubishi Galant steering column with light stalk and ignition switch. Lights indicators are all sorted but the ignition has me scratching my head. In the picture obviously wires 3 and 4 are the feeds (both black with silver band). So 5 will be...
  19. T

    Led rear lights fail after ignition

    Hi,i fitted some after market led rear lights to my 2015 3.2 ford ranger wildtrak auto,they work fine when the ignition is off,but as soon as i start the engine the lights fail after 60 seconds or so,the ebay seller has sold over 100 of these units and can't understand why I'm having issues,do i...
  20. G

    Cooker outlet, no room + gas ignition

    Hi all New build house Cookers they re supplying dont have room at the backs to allow for the outlet, so for now we are putting 6.0mm out the side cupboard to dual socket then from dual socket to cooker outlet,socket is for plug for gas hob, outlet for cooker reason for using a dual is for...
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