So I used the hair drier, and got the motor unit apart :) All 4 solder connections on the switches were slightly cracked so I resoldered, popped the motor unit back in, took her out for a test drive.....

Made no difference, lights still do the same thing :s the motor works, i tested it, the switches are now fixed, the rattle only seems to be coming from the balance valves now too.

Officially stumped!

Also, noticed at night that when the red led's go out when I plant the throttle, they flicker very very slightly (as in so dim you can only just see them do it when its dark.... normal??)

I've been on holiday so only just got mine out of the envelope today.

I've never spliced before but ive done a little bit of wiring before. I know how to splice it, but what is the best way to strip just a little bit of wire insulation off the loom wires? As i dont want to chop through them like you said.

Thanks

I just used a stanley blade to carefully shave some of the insulation off. If you do cut the wire its really not the end of the world as long as you then join all 3 wires back together.

If you are not confident then you could always use some piggy back spade connectors or even scotch locks. But a straight solder joint will always be better.

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Right well i got round to fitting this today. And my results do not seem correct. I think that the motors are operating correctly anyway, as i get that 'kick' however the left red LED (balance motor on) never illuminates. Not at idle and not above 3k rpm. The balance motor does however light the green LED below 3k rpm to show that its on when i plant my foot below 3k rpm. As far as i can figure the other 3 LED are working fine, but the traffics pretty heavy at the moment and ive not had too many chances to floor it.

Anyone know what could of caused the balance motor off LED to not work? Dont think its my soldering to be honest, all connections were clean and tidy.

Thanks

Think thats the same issue Nor had. Check the joint on the blue wire ---- black/grey as thats the red LED for balance motor.

Ok will check it now. It did start raining then was sunny then was raining again every 15 mins and that was the last wire i connected and because of the rain i disconnected the soldering iron so maybe it wasn't hot enough when i used it on that wire and got a dry joint or something.

Mine was slightly different, in that the red light worked as it should, but the green light didn't go on at all.

Looking at your lights Haggard, it looks like the balance motor is working. Maybe the wiring?

Have you investigated it further Nor?

I've just been out and re-soldered the blue wire to a fresh new piece of the black/grey wire and its still not illuminating the left red LED. All i can think of now is maybe the LED itself is faulty?

I did check them all before sending them out, I can send you out one of the rejected ones to check, I currently dont have any blanks to make anymore. But hopefully getting more in soon.

I cant figure what else it could be :unsure: Electronics isn't my strong point at all, apart from a simple ice install in my old car, this is the most advanced wiring work i've done on a car, so there's a high chance the error is with something i've done. If it gets working properly i'd be more than happy to send my blank back to you!

Pm me your address, I have a few Blue ones and green ones that didnt quite make the grade. Will get one out for you to test out. I have plenty of components to make more just lacking blanks at the mo.

Neil another one should arrive today or tomorrow. Tested it out on the way to the post office so know that one is working for sure. Let me know how you get on :)

If anyone else is intrested Ive got 10 more made up just waiting on blanks to finish them.

Ok doke, cheers for that! I'll test it out tommorow as its not here today.

Jay can I have one please, I have a 180 to put one in now.....lol:thumbsup:

Of course mate :) glad to hear your back in a 180

The replacement arrived today! Bunged it in the car and all is working perfectly! Lights up as it should now cheers :)

I'll post the one ive got spare now and my blank back to you. Cheers!!

Great glad its working, :)

Recieved Nors blank yesterday, cheers bud

Just to let people know Ive been persuaded to produce another batch of these so if anyone is intrested stick your name down as I need to keep track of who, from where, wants what. Im really busy at the moment with uni and work but hope to put them together towards the end of the month.

An updated list

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS)
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)

If people want to send me their blank that would be great and could really speed the process up. Pm me for my address :)

Have you got room for another one

Can I have one I don't get payed till the end of the month tho I could send you my blank now if it's helps?

So heres the latest list.

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS)
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)

Im looking at ordering more components at the moment, this time round Im planning on making them without the waterproof connectors and reducing the price from ?30 to ?25. The connectors are only used as a precaution for if the loom ever needs to be removed it saves unsoldering them. So if people are happy with this, I can get them ordered and made up. If for any reason you want the connector let me know and I could make them specially.

Also if people want to send me their blanks pm me for my address and I can then get started on them :)

I will have one as well please

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS)
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)

Thankyou

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)

I have ordered the parts for these although some are on back order and wont be in for a week, Then I can crack on and start making them. I have a couple of blanks so will work my way down the list. Although If people want to send their blanks then that will help speed the process :)

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl ----------------------Blank Recieved
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)

1. talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)-------------Blank Recieved
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)----------Blank Recieved
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)

Will be making a start this weekend :)

Sorry for the delay on these guys I have a load made up to component form but one of my motors has packed up, so need to fix that before I can test any of them!

James (talking cars) big thanks for the blanks recieved them and the cheque today, will get a kit off soon as they they are ready to go.

It arrived today, looks really neat, cheers.

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors

Please!
thx heiko :wave:

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors
13. nick_1973

pm sent as well

1. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
2. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
3. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
4. Gillway (XPF ZS)
5. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
6. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
7. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
8. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
9. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors
13. nick_1973
14.simonmgzs + connectors (themgzs)

Any update on when these will be available?

I've got a blank I can send if you need one

Not at the moment Im afraid, still having issues with my motors, seems the motor itself has had it so need to replace that so I can test the new units, which I halfway through making. Unfortunally they do take a while to produce and I dont have a great deal of time on my hands.

Dont worry they are on my list of things to do and this will be the first place to know when they are done :)

Appreciate your patience

No worries, take all the time you need :-)

01. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
02. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
03. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
04. Gillway (XPF ZS)
05. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
06. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
07. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
08. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
09. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors
13. nick_1973
14. simonmgzs + connectors (themgzs)
15. Ramdonice

Any idea when these will be ready, cheers.

See post #73.........

01. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
02. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
03. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
04. Gillway (XPF ZS)
05. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
06. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
07. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
08. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
09. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors
13. nick_1973
14. simonmgzs + connectors (themgzs)
15. Ramdonice
16. mattfrancis96 (themgzs)
17. K7ngt + Connectors (themgzs)

mines still in its envelope it came in if anyone wants one in a hurry pm me (and i will get another one later), will be months before i can get round to it

PM'd :)

Failing that added me to the list. :D

01. James - talkingcars (XPF ZS) + connectors
02. Boyracercarl (XPF ZS)
03. DradusContact (XPF ZS)
04. Gillway (XPF ZS)
05. Buzzlightyear00 (.org ZS)
06. deanbaker1986 (.org ZS)
07. Hayes'ee (.org ZT)
08. phoenix3dfx225 (.org)
09. Bilco (themgzs)
10. Vanishing days (themgzs)
11. Zed Lee (themgzs)
12. lordv-munic + connectors
13. nick_1973
14. simonmgzs + connectors (themgzs)
15. Ramdonice
16. mattfrancis96 (themgzs)
17. K7ngt + Connectors (themgzs)
18. Captain Bluebear + Connectors