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A couple of electrical questions :D
Johneturbo - 8/2/08 at 02:05 PM

I'm just trying to wire up my savage hazard switch. OH what fun it is!
as i need a few wires would this be ok for them.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=70&doy=8m2

Also an SVA question.
i was going to put the switch on the tunnel cover, would that be ok?
or does it need to be in line of sight
muchly thanks


Mr Whippy - 8/2/08 at 02:28 PM

? just what are you going to do with all that wire???

all the hazard does is link the two indicator circuits together and connect them to the relay. You can use one of mordern relays that either have a constant flash rate regardless of load or have the hazard function built in.


Johneturbo - 8/2/08 at 02:56 PM

oh,
i was going by this HERE

have i made it more complicated than was needed!?
the savage switch has eight connections, but i was only going to wire Just the 7

[Edited on 8/2/08 by Johneturbo]


Johneturbo - 8/2/08 at 03:30 PM

Thanks for the diagram, your way does make it look easier, i've already got relays as they came with the MNR loom.

Is that relay on a perm live then? so that the indicators work with ignition off.

i'll give it ago your way and see what gives


stuart_g - 8/2/08 at 03:44 PM

John, just out of interest, why are you not using the hazard switch on the column?


Mr Whippy - 8/2/08 at 03:46 PM

just a bit, this is the layout I use it’s very easy. I have left out the small additional wiring to light the switch and the indicator warning lights for clarity. I also forgot the two diodes otherwise both sides come on at the same time when using the indicators This is the type of relay to use -

http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/tridonep37installation.html Rescued attachment wiring2.JPG
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Johneturbo - 8/2/08 at 05:11 PM

hmmm diodes, my extra wiring technique didn't need diodes, when i tested it

Stu, no real reason i just bought some savage switches. i did read somewhere that the sierra hazard switch can get in your line of sight.

and i like to make life difficult!

[Edited on 8/2/08 by Johneturbo]


BenB - 8/2/08 at 05:56 PM

If it gets in your line of sight either you're scuttle is seriously low or you've seriously short and sitting very near the steering wheel!!!!!


snapper - 8/2/08 at 07:15 PM

This is the diagram i used Rescued attachment hazards.jpg
Rescued attachment hazards.jpg