Tim Reid Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have just come in from the garage and started my Westfield for the fist time since October... I'm so happy... Beer in hand to celebrate... I don't think my wife really gets it! I have been changing my dashboard and changed to savage switches. The new switches need relays and dimming circuits, I also wanted to add a start button which lights up when ignition on but turns off once the engine is started. I WAS a total novice to car wiring but feel I could tackle anything now. I love having a Westfield its such a great car to learn new things and I have owned it for 7 years! I understand if no one replies to this it's just my opportunity to share my excitement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done, fantastic feeling isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Excellent What did you do with the starter switch to get it to go off on start, use a changeover relay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Nice work Tim, glad the starter button worked as you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Oh, by the way, you need to go and fill up lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraymint Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 TableLeg... yes a changeover relay for the LED and a normal relay for the actual starting function... I have a hand draw picture I can send you if needed. Gary... thank you for the help. I ran the fuel tank low at the end of last year so I could have fresh fuel after the upgrades. I heard that petrol is not as good after 6 months but might be wrong. Another celebration beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 TableLeg... yes a changeover relay for the LED and a normal relay for the actual starting function... I have a hand draw picture I can send you if needed. Thanks Tim, If it's the info as per Gary's dash then I've got that already thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Yes, Gary helped with that bit. Mine is slightly different because I didn't want the start button to light up with the sidelights. 1 less wire. My view was that it should only light when applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Cool, you been copying me? Anyway it looks good and I,m glad everything works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great stuff Tim - well done! I have a hand draw picture I can send you if needed. Please could you email the sketch to me too?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 That looks fab, great job! I love the blue back lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Oooooooooooo! Will you do mine for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nice one Tim! You must have seriously cracked on in the atternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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