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Author: Subject: Wiring up electric reverse help please..
neo2

posted on 18/7/10 at 06:21 PM Reply With Quote
Wiring up electric reverse help please..

Hi guys ive now got all the components fitted and working for my electric reverse and am about to wire up the electrics this is what i am thinking of doing, is this safe and ok....

Ok big red power cable to starter itself is direct from the battery master switch (switched side) direct to the starter terminal...

Small soleniod wire is also from the battery master switch via a fuse to a flick switch (toggle type) then to a push and hold down to operate type switch, then to the soleniod...

To operate you would turn battery master ON, as per normal use, but reverse motor would only work if toggle switch is on and button is pressed toggle switch would be like a safety cut out type thing...

What size fuse would i require for the soleniod curcuit wire any idea's..

Would this wiring be ok is there a better way or any advice would be great help please, dont want it too complicated to operate as its a race car anyway..

thanks Rob

[Edited on 18/7/10 by neo2]

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big_wasa

posted on 18/7/10 at 07:02 PM Reply With Quote
My sierra / granada starter soleniod draws around 10a
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neo2

posted on 18/7/10 at 09:20 PM Reply With Quote
So would you say a 15A fuse and if it blows the next size up 20A etc...
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big_wasa

posted on 20/7/10 at 11:34 AM Reply With Quote
It will draw an initial higher current, my cat B immobilizer was ratted at 16a and It never had a problem switching the current.

15a should be fine but more to the point whats the swich that operates it rated at ?

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neo2

posted on 20/7/10 at 06:53 PM Reply With Quote
The push button soleniod switch is a 30A starter switch so it should be ok i think ??

Think the aircraft toggle one is a 20A one..

Rob

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