russbost
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| posted on 10/10/23 at 01:08 PM |
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Ford Voltage Stabiliser
Hi Guys
Just sorting the wiring on an old kitcar (Cortina wiring loom) which has a voltage stabiliser which I suspect is inop - is there any easy way to
test, IIRC they create 5V by intermittently breaking the 12V feed which makes it impossible to test with a "normal" everyday multimeter.
I've tried earthing the wire from the fuel sender unit which I would expect to send the fuel gauge to full & no reaction, but I don't
actually know if either the fuel or temp gauges work either!
I can buy an adjustable, solid state voltage stabiliser for peanuts off Ebay, but would that work as it doesn't function in the same way (just
seems like it would be a much more sophisticated & more reliable way to stabilise voltage)
I can buy a replacement for the original for around £15, but don't want to purchase only to find I've not cured the problem!
Re wiring, I assume I am correct that the case is earthed, 12v is fed into either terminal & the other goes to the gauge - is it imortant which
terminal is fed - I can't find any info on - the Cortina manual I have just shows it as part of the instrument cluster, hence no wiring ID &
doesn't mention the voltage stabiliser anywhere so far as I can see!
Grateful for any info
TIA, Russ
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PAULD
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| posted on 10/10/23 at 09:09 PM |
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I have a cortina instrument panel and loom on my locost. When the fuel gauge went haywire i bought an ebay one but on inspection the ford one had
several cracks in the soldering. i resoldered it, put a 12v supply on and it read 5 volts. on reassembly it worked fine but after a while it has
failed again. You might have the same problem and could well do a better job of repair.
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PAULD
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| posted on 10/10/23 at 09:11 PM |
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You can see how it is wired in my haynes manual.
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russbost
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| posted on 12/10/23 at 09:27 AM |
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Oops! Didn't realise I'd duplicated the post - please see other post, more info on there!
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headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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