complete wiring

[kitcarkid]

hello, i will soon be starting a haynes roadster build just need some help with the electrics i want to do as much of it myself as i can to save on costs but i dont have a clue what i need i need to wire up the following:

engine system (not sure what) :/
ecu
2x headlight low beam
2x headlight high beam
2x front indicators
2x rear brake lights
2x rear indicators
1x reverse light
1x fog light
1x number plate lamp
1x fuel gauge
1x oil temp gauge
1x voltmeter
1x speedo
1x rev counter
2x interior indicator dash lights
1x main beam interior dash light
1x low batter interior dash light
1x low oil pressure interior dash light
1x handbrake interior light

there is some more stuff but cant remember everythin lol

lots of stuff to wire up and not sure what to do, i have basic soldering skills etc but not much :/ can anyone give me any advice on what else i need and tips of how to do it or people/companies that do it all at a reosanable price etc
if it has any differance i plan on running a 2lt ford vetec engine with throttle boddies and an emerald ecu, soz its alot to read but really need help, i am forward planning for when i start my build.

[TSM Locost]

This might help by David Murray http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=913&d=1281169664

[kitcarkid]

yeh i dont really understand that lol thanks anyway mate, but i might be better getting someone professional doing it properly for me

[aerosam]

Don't be scared off by the wiring, it's really not that hard.

Get a copy of John Dicken's book on automotive wiring, it's really easy to follow. I made my loom from scratch following the book, 1 circuit at a time, and I'd never even attempted anything like it before.

[baz-r]

dont forget 2x side repeaters

[kitcarkid]

thanks aerosam will try to look out for that book

and where are the side repeaters usually places on a roadster, i dont think i have seen any with them?

[aerosam]

Here you go buddy:

http://www.completekitcar.co.uk/justlaunched.html

[kitcarkid]

thanks mate

[CTWV50]

Or you could just strip back the donor loom for reuse it which is what I am doing, if you have a haynes manual for the car with it's wiring diagrams it's a fairly simple process and one that needs doing if your going to keep the engine loom for a ECU based engine. What's your donor?

[kitcarkid]

im not goin to be using a donor everything will be brand new

[HandyAndy]

I take my hat off to anyone who makes their own loom, :cool:

I hate electrickery :eek: , so even tho I had a full donor car I opted to buy a pre made loom from Premier wiring, for the price of it( £100 xmas special on ebay) & the headaches it saved me & not needing to buy wire, connectors, fuse box etc thought it was money well spent , Alan at Premier is very helpful & will even create a loom to your requirements if you tell him what you need etc.

Oooh the sheer thought of making a loom sends shivers down my back :o :D


cheers
andy

[kitcarkid]

ive been looking around, will a westfield zetec loom be suitable and does anyone know if its just for the engine or for everything (lights, gauges etc)
link below

http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/shop/product.asp?P_ID=278&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=wiring&numPageStartPosition=1&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all

i know its expensive but unless i have a really easy to understand book or diagrams etc i will never be able to wire to, i would like to for the experience and to have the wires go where i want.

[kitcarkid]

thanks andy will look in to them cheers

[ozzy1]

Westfield one should be a full loom,lights etc.Bloody expensive.I would go premier wiring route.

http://premierwiring.co.uk/index.php?module=Website&action=Text&content=1133394009533-4156&parentContent=1133392767901-3830

[carlknight1982]

Mines a premier loom, Give Alan at premier a ring hes a spot on guy./

[kitcarkid]

how much did the premier loom cost you, if you dont mind sayin :)

[carlknight1982]

I think it was about £120 ish.

Cant build it yourself for that money plus you know every circuit is using the right rated wire and fuse i think the only thing i had to buy seperate was the relays but i got alan to throw them in the bag and paid for them seperate.

[ozzy1]

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[Richard Dryden]

does the 4 part sierra based unit from premiere do all of the wiring needs then

[ozzy1]

Its a complete loom in 4 pieces for easier installation.