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  1. G

    Auto lighting issue

    Hi all, I would like to replace the standard 12 volt instrument lighting in my 1992 Toyota with a 12 volt led strip, is it possible to include a dimmer switch in the circuit ? many thanks. Gt4grey
  2. R

    Need help from an auto electrician

    Hi guys, I am currently in the Philippines and with all the Islands locked down it is very difficult to get a good vehicle electrician. I have a 2009 Nissan Navara D40 and my issue is the headlights dipped beam doesnt work. I haven't owned the truck that long so I dont know the history. Ok, so...
  3. R

    Toyota Camry - intriguing fault with headlights

    2005 Camry. Yesterday the headlights started to play up with an interesting issue. When the ignition is on + the light switch on the steering is on, the low beams do not light up. However when the high beams are turned on, both the high and low lights are on. All or nothing it seems. I thought...
  4. I

    Best Way to Wire 2 Electric Showers (Same Mains Power Supply, separate building - allow feed to auto switch)

    Hi All, I currently have an electric shower in the house and I am looking to connect another in a chalet, which is approx 50 meters away from the house. The chalet is fed from the main board of the house. There is a 3x16 SWA cable coming from the house to feed the chalet. What is the best way...
    • InsulatingTape
    • Thread
    • allow auto best best way building electric mains power power supply separate showers supply switch wire
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. B

    Battery Auto - 6 volt with a 12 volt battery

    Is it possible to have a 12volt battery, have it reduced to 6 volt to be compatible with a 6 volt system and still be able to maintain the 12volt battery by way of an inverter or something?
  6. Floody

    Auto Elec wanted in Swansea area, Harley Davidson

    Hi folks. Looking for an auto spark in Swansea area to help me with my Harley. If anyone knows anyone then please let me know :) Bloody
  7. V

    Series parallel motor starter with auto off proximity sensor

    Hi All A while ago a customer asked us to move a 1970s single phase corn mill and return it to use. It had an old series parallel starter with a lever on it ..which we replaced with a crompton controls series 3000 starter...all good and running. Now they had another ip rated box attached to...
  8. L

    Fan heater cutting out due to auto timer

    I recently installed ‘FX20VE Downflow Fan Heater with Pullcord and Timer’ 6 in total and am wondering if there is any way of disabling the auto timer that keeps cutting out after 30 minutes. This is because the heating is intended to be controlled by a wall thermostat.
    • lmi-pa
    • Thread
    • auto cutting fan heater out timer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. E

    Android Auto Installation - Reversing camera

    Hi all, not normally my area but have just installed an Android 7" double din head unit in my L200 to replace the stock 2014 era Kenwood/garmin unit. The new unit is an amazon Chinese beastie that only cost slightly more than a gamin map update so thought i'd give it a go :) what could possibly...
  10. R

    Motorcycle Electrics - indicators on my VTX1300

    I've just replaced the indicators on my VTX1300 and one doesn't seem to work. Everything was working before I swapped them over from globe type to LED. The front indicator worked when I first connected it, but I can't get it to work now. Is there a trick to the wiring?
  11. J

    Changing to Auto Electrics

    Has anyone made a change into auto electrics? I just have a level of curiosity about it. Don’t know why. Just thought I would see if anyone else has done it, Kind regards
    • John Matrix
    • Thread
    • auto changing electrics
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. C

    Alarm auto dialler not calling

    Hi, I installed a challenger alarm system(probably mistake No.1) in a domestic property and the system included an auto voice dialler. The entire system works fine except from the auto dialler.. It doesnt call the programmed phone numbers when the alarm is triggered, but as soon as you enter the...
  13. J

    Auto Electricians Help??

    Hi, I have an old style Benjys Sandwich Van that has a fault, the conversion company says an electrician should be able to do the works on it and they say to ask an auto electrician? it is the 12V work that needs doing on the van so ideally an electrician who understands the investor. I just...
  14. R

    Lower the voltage of a three phase 220v delta wiring system with auto transformers

    Hi all, I have a three phase 220v delta wiring system but the real voltage is about 240-245V by measuring between the pairs RS, RT, TS. I want to lower it to about 220V so I was thinking to use three auto-transformers 240-220V wired like this: I expect to find 220V between the transformer...
  15. D

    New Zealand auto electrician

    Hi, I'm an automotive electrician living in New Zealand. I was doing a search on forums for auto electricians and found this site. At the moment I'm looking for advice on oscilloscopes and hopefully will find some answers here :) This is my photography website for those interested.
    • Desmond Downs
    • Thread
    • auto electrician new new zealand
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. D

    Auto electrics - Halfords not accepting blame for tyre pressure monitoring fault

    This year I had 2 front tyres replaced, front discs and pads replaced (24 Aug), and I was quite pleased with the price and service, however since going in for this work the tyre pressure monitoring on my Vauxhall Corsa (2015 Limited Edition) is showing the pressures for the 2 front pressures the...
    • dazkgoodwin
    • Thread
    • auto electrics fault monitoring pressure
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    Auto Electrical problem no power anywhere after rebuild

    Ive stripped and rebuild most of my 1998 nissan 200sx over the last number of years and will hopefully soon be finished but i have ran into an electrical problem and im an idiot when it comes to auto electrics and no idea how to read wiring diagrams atm all the wiring is connected bar a section...
    • johnnyhillen
    • Thread
    • after auto electrical no power power problem
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  18. G

    really worn out today, heavy auto repair!

    had a very busy day today, I changed all four struts, ball joints, and control arm bushings on my old toyota highlander. beast of a job, and I am so glad I have the proper tools to do it. that being said I'm getting too old to be horsing on wrenches likes that. after getting cleaned up and...
    • gnuuser
    • Thread
    • auto heavy out really repair today
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  19. M

    Hi, newbie here. Looking for auto electric advice

    Just joined to see if anyone can help with my car electrics. I have very little electrical experience and am not sure what else to look for.
    • M0o53y
    • Thread
    • advice auto electric looking newbie
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. D

    New in here auto sparky

    hello everyone auto sparky in here hope to find some 12/24 volts talk All the best
    • douglas barbera
    • Thread
    • auto new sparky
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum

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