Ignition switch connector
Once the ignition switch was re-wired the car could, in theory, be started - or at least the electrics turned on and some basic tests carried out:
The spare pink is for an optional remote start button which I am not using; everything else wired across according to the GBS instruction sheet. I write on the sockets too as a belt & braces double check:
Chassis loom routing
Then some tidying up of the front wiring loom; I wanted to at least get to the horn & test it:
This looks simple but took ages to route everything neatly. The front chassis loom has been languishing for weeks now not being properly fixed, its good to finally be in a position to connect it up:
Stock GBS horn, seems loud enough to me;
Power on testing
Then it was time for a couple of tests;
Before I connected the battery I just tested the resistance across the car loom battery connectors to make sure there were no short circuits - checked out fine - infinite resistance so at least things shouldn't go bang.
Before I connected the battery I just tested the resistance across the car loom battery connectors to make sure there were no short circuits - checked out fine - infinite resistance so at least things shouldn't go bang.
- Battery connected,
- Ignition on,
- Clocks all flicked over & back; Speedo showing 0000 miles, Revs showing oil warning (its not connected or filled yet), Battery warning & indicator tel-tales when the hazzards selected
- Fuel pump ran ( I didn't leave it running for more than a couple of seconds since theres not much fuel in the tank currently)
- ECU running
- Horn works ! :)
Its not an exhaustive test but very positive non the less, Very happy, first life in the car!
I think the next up test will be with more fuel in the tank & let the system pump through & prime the swirl pot/check for leaks etc.
I think the next up test will be with more fuel in the tank & let the system pump through & prime the swirl pot/check for leaks etc.
(Disconnected battery live for safety)
