(MK2).Looking for someone in the South East.
Auto electricians
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Do any of you lot do electrical work on our cars? (MK2).
Looking for someone in the South East.
(MK2).Looking for someone in the South East.
Re: Auto electricians
best define what you need doing!
paul
paul
Re: Auto electricians
Well I need a new alarm fitted - will probably get that done with a company as they charge including fitting. Will need ICE fitted in the new year and also as to why my battery has a 0.6 charge drain. My wiring under the steering column is kinda shoddy due to butchered in turbo timer - I also want to the boost controller relocated to that little compartment by your right leg to the right of the airvent which heats ur legs/feet. Also, turbo timers are suppose to shut down if you release ur handbrake right? I've noticed that mine has been wired in and it doesn't shut the car down when released. I figured it was wired up to the same circuit that the handbrake light in the dash uses, but when you remove ur keys from the ignition, the handbrake light seems to go out anyway, therefore releasing the handbrake makes no difference.
I need a hero to sort out my electrical woes. 
- will probably get that done with a company as they charge including fitting. Will need ICE fitted in the new year and also as to why my battery has a 0.6 charge drain. My wiring under the steering column is kinda shoddy due to butchered in turbo timer - I also want to the boost controller relocated to that little compartment by your right leg to the right of the airvent which heats ur legs/feet. Also, turbo timers are suppose to shut down if you release ur handbrake right? I've noticed that mine has been wired in and it doesn't shut the car down when released. I figured it was wired up to the same circuit that the handbrake light in the dash uses, but when you remove ur keys from the ignition, the handbrake light seems to go out anyway, therefore releasing the handbrake makes no difference.I need a hero to sort out my electrical woes.
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Re: Auto electricians
Sounds like you need more than a hero! You need a miracle!
You are correct in thinking that the Turbo Timer should cut the engine on handbrake release. Did you buy it off Ebay by any chance? I remember reading something a while back about stuff on Ebay not being legit and lots of very good counterfeit goods getting listed, Turbo Timers included! This was one of the reported problems.
My Apexi timer was already installed on the car when i bought it so cant point you in the right direction im afraid. If its an Apexi i have the manual that i can FAX or scan to you with the wiring instructions. Might be available on the Apexi website as a download too.
As for your car alarm, i would definately get it professionally installed. You will get a 'certificate of installation' that you will have to produce to your insurers. They may not give you discount on your premium without it.
You are correct in thinking that the Turbo Timer should cut the engine on handbrake release.
Did you buy it off Ebay by any chance? I remember reading something a while back about stuff on Ebay not being legit and lots of very good counterfeit goods getting listed, Turbo Timers included! This was one of the reported problems.My Apexi timer was already installed on the car when i bought it so cant point you in the right direction im afraid.
If its an Apexi i have the manual that i can FAX or scan to you with the wiring instructions. Might be available on the Apexi website as a download too.As for your car alarm, i would definately get it professionally installed.
You will get a 'certificate of installation' that you will have to produce to your insurers. They may not give you discount on your premium without it.Re: Auto electricians
Montaini Automotive in Essex, he's mobile and will come to your car whilst at work or whatever. He's very good and knows his onions, he's done alarm/immob installs on my cars over the last 9 years and is very neat - he will also repair/make good other wiring problems.
http://www.montaini-automotive.co.uk/
He's very good and knows his onions, he's done alarm/immob installs on my cars over the last 9 years and is very neat - he will also repair/make good other wiring problems.http://www.montaini-automotive.co.uk/