carcentric
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 posted on 24/12/03 at 05:28 PM |
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Non-Locost wiring problem
Sorry to post this here, but the Subaru list was no help.
The key switch in the '80 Subaru Brat I use to push/pull parts cars around got stuck in the ON position, so I'm trying to replace it with
a toggle switch for ignition and a push button for starting.
Problem is, the wire colors don't match those in the service manual!
I've found two that make the starter turn, but how do I figure out which ones to connect to the toggle switch for ignition?
What I have (that went to the old switch) are:
black with yellow stripe
black
blue
blue with white stripe
white with black stripe
As I said before, though, these aren't the colors shown in the manual, so using that as a reference isn't an option.
Any ideas will be appreciated.
M D "Doc" Nugent
http://www.carcentric.com
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Peteff
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 07:56 PM |
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Have a look further along the process, see what colour they are to the solenoid and coil and follow them back.
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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JoelP
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 08:32 PM |
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just try random ones, car thieves do it sucessfully all day long!
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carcentric
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| posted on 25/12/03 at 06:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
. . . see what colour they are to the solenoid and coil and follow them back. . . .
Thanks for the idea. If I can find a wire to the coil that matches one of the wires that went to the switch, that should be the one that needs 12v
positive, right?
This, then, would be my wiring:
12v pos ---- momentary switch ---- starter solenoid
12v pos ---- toggle switch ---- coil
Is that correct, and is it enough for the engine to run? I don't have a need for the accessory side of the key switch - if I want to run an
accessory, I'll start the engine first. 
M D "Doc" Nugent
http://www.carcentric.com
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/12/03 at 10:44 AM |
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That sounds alright for the basic setup. You can get single function key switches if you want a bit of security.
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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carcentric
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| posted on 28/12/03 at 06:53 AM |
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Security?! We got lotsa security . . .
I just let the right front tire go flat between uses - that'll keep a thief from going too far!
Plus, the carb evaporates dry, so without a little gas squirter, the engine won't start, either.
M D "Doc" Nugent
http://www.carcentric.com
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