Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-03 Thread Ian Harrison
n put the new >>>> diode in series with the blue wire on the instrument cluster. >>>> The wires doesn't go anywhere else. >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: Steve Kodz &g

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
One of the benefits of a GRP bodyshell! - Original Message - From: "Steve Kodz" To: Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode OK- this time it was may fault. I have replaced the cable between the alternator and starter motor, to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-02 Thread Steve Kodz
sion. I'd just join the wires together and then put the new > > > diode in series with the blue wire on the instrument cluster. > > > The wires doesn't go anywhere else. > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-02 Thread Steve Kodz
ire on the instrument cluster. > The wires doesn't go anywhere else. > > Jim > > > -Original Message- > From: Steve Kodz > Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:38 AM > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode &g

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-01 Thread Robert Craig
LOL - That's my sense of humour - nice one Ian. Bob Craig - Original Message - From: Ian Harrison To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode I relly neeed to read the subjects more closely...

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-01 Thread Ian Harrison
in the wires together and then put the new diode > > in series with the blue wire on the instrument cluster. > > The wires doesn't go anywhere else. > > > > Jim > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Steve Kodz > > Sent: Frid

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-01 Thread Steve Kodz
13 10:38 AM > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode > > Thanks Jim. > > The original stopped working, I think due to corrosion. I replaced that > with a standard diode, can't remember the specifics, but that broke the > wire where

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-01 Thread Jim Hearne
nt: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:38 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode Thanks Jim. The original stopped working, I think due to corrosion. I replaced that with a standard diode, can't remember the specifics, but that broke the wire where it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-03-01 Thread Steve Kodz
Thanks Jim. The original stopped working, I think due to corrosion. I replaced that with a standard diode, can't remember the specifics, but that broke the wire where it enters the body, despite adding strength to the package wrapped in self amalgamation tape. That lasted about a year. The l

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-02-28 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Steve, There's nothing special about that diode, it only stops the current flowing in reverse through the alternator warning light. I just use 1N4001 diode but put them in series with the blue alternator warning light wiring inside the car on the back of the instrument cluster. Ford put them

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-02-28 Thread hansdefauwes
shrink sleeve to get it waterproof How about part nr. 395-3711 http://uk.rs-online.com 70A/100V Hans - Original Message - From: "Steve Kodz" To: Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 11:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode After getting another flat battery on my

Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-02-28 Thread geoff ward
Carole sayes she has a hot water bottle. On Feb 28, 2013 10:30 PM, "Steve Kodz" wrote: > After getting another flat battery on my Saloon, I really need to replace > the exciter diode that plug into the wiring from the alternator with the > proper diode. The original one fell apart and was replac

[Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode

2013-02-28 Thread Steve Kodz
After getting another flat battery on my Saloon, I really need to replace the exciter diode that plug into the wiring from the alternator with the proper diode. The original one fell apart and was replaced with the best option I could find in Maplin, but this has failed twice. Can anyone help