Jonathan Kay

I can't explain what you are describing. 1 My indicators only come at all with the switch at "Ignition", not "Accessory". Have yours always come on at both positions and were any 7s built that way? Any suspicions that your car has been modified? 2 Why is the behaviour different between the LH and RH indicators? The flasher unit doesn't know which side is turned on. What would I do? 1 Sort out exactly which fuse is controlling what. For any circuit that is in your list of concerns pull the fuses one at a time and see what doesn't work. Then tell us that with the fuse positions and current fuse ratings. 2 Open up all the indicators and start exploring. Is there a short to earth from any of the live sides? 3 As SM25T says. 4 Were those fuses blown or have you got a different sort of intermittent fault? Have a look at the link bit of the fuse that you removed and see if it's continuous and take this as a chance to make friends with your multimeter. Jonathan

Just been to check: the lining on mine isn't attached to the outer except at the edges and the bottom strap fixing. But I think it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it flapping. Possible fixes (!): As above, but you could make some holes and glue. If you do I'd suggest you choose the flattest bit to make it as easy as possible to align the edges of the cuts when you refix. Jonathan

Link works for me. Could be. Jonathan

Could you draw a circuit diagram of the physical components and connections as well as the electrical circuits? Jonathan

How's it going? Jonathan

Could be. I'd start with cleaning the outside and visual inspection of the outside insulation and the bit that contacts the plug. Jonathan

*arrowup*I'd discuss it with the insurer. Jonathan

Thanks everyone, that's very helpful. Jonathan

Thanks. Did you find a working version of their website? Jonathan

Quoting Red SLR: Its an 8x4 vehicle...Perhaps that thread might not be strictly relevant... :-) Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 17 Sep 2014 15:41:33

Quoting Jonathan Kay: This is the one I recommend:Quoting Jonathan Kay: click here, because you're worth it.1 Disconnect that charger and don't use it again until you know more about what happened. 2 Finding out what happened. That battery is sealed so checking levels isn't relevant. Visual check on wiring etc; anything detached or flopping around or cooked? Then you need to know if it's charging while running. 3 Getting it going and testing charging and the condition of the battery. Start it with that battery and another charger or with another battery and then measure voltage at 3,000 rpm. When it's been charging for a bit measure voltage at rest and while cranking. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 17 Sep 2014 11:54:00

Do you have a multimeter? It's going to save you a lot of time. When was the 7 last out? Any recent work on it? Is it possible that you left something such as lights on? (We need to do a bit more diagnosis but that type of conditioning charger may not be able to recharge a deeply discharged battery.) Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 17 Sep 2014 11:11:52

Discussed here: should be "virtually nothing". Jonathan

*arrowup*Yes, they were very cheap. But I think there were contradictory messages about quality, and whether they were still in business. Anyone dealt with them recently? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 17 Sep 2014 19:14:20

What's include in that, please? Repair, paint, powder coat? Thanks Jonathan

I've got the 1988 Assembly Guide. This includes a colour-coded but mostly-unlabelled wiring diagram. Send me a BlatMail if you'd like a copy. Jonathan

Thanks, John. That would be great. It wasn't that one specifically, more about how they could work with the FAQs and the new Technical Wikis. Jonathan

Glad you've found it. Would that be expected to cause cold exhaust piping from those cylinders once it's running? Thanks Jonathan

Quoting John Vine: ...(Workshop Notice 572)Are these generally available? Thanks Jonathan

Suitable for 3D printing? Jonathan

What sort of washer was that? Jonathan

Can you test the gauge by putting a multimeter in the appropriate range across the sender and comparing the response times? Jonathan

Quoting MarcNS: ... for first 500 miles I am using Halfords classic oil, what is running in oil?I'd talk to the engine builder before starting it again. Did they not give you written instructions? Jonathan

Just what I was wondering... is there something about the Duratec installation that makes a PVR 25 inappropriate? Jonathan

There are multiple threads on this. Here's a recent one. What's the highest point in your circuit? Jonathan