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 Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Profyaffle
 24th Feb 2017 3:05pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 11067 · Subject: Fuel Cut off solenoid |
| Why bother with a visible switch, why not say using something like a headphone jack socket, that you insert a plug into which completes the circuit? Keep this on a lanyard on the keys so you can't for ... |
| Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Profyaffle
24th Feb 2017 3:04pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 11067 · Subject: Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Remember to put a non return valve in the return pipe (facing the correct way of course) otherwise pump can pull fuel from the tank around the switch via the return.
Thanks for the advice... but... ... |
| Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Profyaffle
24th Feb 2017 10:30am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 11067 · Subject: Fuel Cut off solenoid |
| Thank you... I think it will be less faffing with a permanent live. |
| Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Profyaffle
24th Feb 2017 9:55am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 11067 · Subject: Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Hello
I am fitting a switched fuel cut off solenoid. Does the feed need to be an ignition live or would a permanent live to the switch be ok?
Thanks
Julia |
| indicator frustration |
Profyaffle
17th Feb 2017 12:57pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 4 · Views: 1978 · Subject: indicator frustration |
| I had the same trouble so just replaced the whole lamp unit which fixed it for a while but the fault returned after a few weeks. this time I replaced the side repeater unit and changed all the connec ... |
| will boost alloys fit my 1985 defender? |
Profyaffle
17th Feb 2017 10:15am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 6194 · Subject: will boost alloys fit my 1985 defender? |
| OEM boosts will not fit a 1985 Defender with rear drum brakes without modification also the front hubs on older models can be bigger and so stick out of the center on alloys. . However the majority of ... |
| Smell or burnt rubber |
Profyaffle
16th Feb 2017 12:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2631 · Subject: Smell or burnt rubber |
Is it not the DPF regenerating? Even my Audi stinks of burning rubber every now and then.
Yes my Audi used to do the same, unsettling the first time it does it  |
| 1993 side indicator removal |
Profyaffle
8th Feb 2017 6:01pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 3669 · Subject: 1993 side indicator removal |
| Mine was held on by a self adhesive pad and some pins that push into the body work. heating it with a hair drier should help loosen off the adhesive, then pull gently but try not to pull the lens off ... |
| 1988 speaker location/options |
Profyaffle
30th Dec 2016 1:04pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 10 · Views: 6545 · Subject: 1988 speaker location/options |
Hi Kenners..
I've been thinking of the mechless unit. Please Can you let me know which model you went for and what you think when you get it in?
Currently I don't have any radio or speakers in my 9 ... |
| Soundproofing/de-resonance/insulating the roof |
Profyaffle
9th Nov 2016 9:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 15927 · Subject: Soundproofing/de-resonance/insulating the roof |
| I've found every little helps especially on the bigger panels. Whilst I did the whole of the mini interior with SC I haven't done in the rear of the defender as the paintwork was so nice so I am putt ... |
| Soundproofing/de-resonance/insulating the roof |
Profyaffle
8th Nov 2016 9:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 15927 · Subject: Soundproofing/de-resonance/insulating the roof |
| Hi, I have found that one coat of silent coat is enough. I previously did a classic mini and more recently my defender. As you said, the bitumen coat to kill the resonance and the closed cell foam t ... |
| Rear noise/vibration Defender 90 |
Profyaffle
8th Nov 2016 9:10pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2962 · Subject: Rear noise/vibration Defender 90 |
Hi JCP
Did you get to the bottom of this? I have the same thing. All my underneath has been rebuilt, i can't find any movement in the UJ's and I've had my wheels balanced.
Thanks
Julia |
| Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Profyaffle
5th Nov 2016 7:29am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2281 · Subject: Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Ok, thanks Mo. I will run a cable in now while I'm doing the cab interior.
Thanks again
Julia |
| Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Profyaffle
4th Nov 2016 8:04pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2281 · Subject: Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Thanks Brendan,
I have a larger cable to use from the battery to the relay and then on to the fuse box, it was just the size of cable from the switched ignition to the relay I wasn't sure of, does th ... |
| Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Profyaffle
4th Nov 2016 7:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2281 · Subject: Ignition live Aux fuse box |
Hello,
I want to install an aux fuse box in the battery box. However I want it to be powered only when the ignition is on. It will only have heated seats, heated windscreen and radio eventually. ... |
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