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Old 17th May 2011, 07:37 PM
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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.

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Old 17th May 2011, 07:55 PM
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This might help by David Murray http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/attac...3&d=1281169664
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Old 17th May 2011, 09:10 PM
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yeh i dont really understand that lol thanks anyway mate, but i might be better getting someone professional doing it properly for me
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Old 18th May 2011, 08:42 AM
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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.
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Old 18th May 2011, 10:20 AM
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dont forget 2x side repeaters
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Old 18th May 2011, 11:10 AM
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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?
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Old 18th May 2011, 12:24 PM
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Here you go buddy:

http://www.completekitcar.co.uk/justlaunched.html
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Old 18th May 2011, 12:37 PM
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thanks mate
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Old 18th May 2011, 03:31 PM
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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?
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Old 18th May 2011, 04:08 PM
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im not goin to be using a donor everything will be brand new
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