carltonx
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I have a 1976 Mgb and the wire from the starter solenoid to the amp gauge gets very hot and it has burned out the gauge, the wire was replaced so has no breaks in it and it’s not grounding the original wire did ground and burned out , I was thinking maybe there is a fault in the starter solenoid ?, the car does start ok any ideas would be most helpful cheers
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Was the wire replaced with something of the correct gauge? I don't have an ammeter on either of mine, but I know that wire is much thicker than the one to the voltmeters that I do have.
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Jun 11, 2022 18:51:52 GMT
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Ammeters always have me a bit nervous as the full draw or charge goes through the gauge. As previously mentioned the cable needs to be large enough to handle all your electrics which if you have an upgraded alternator could be more than the original wiring can handle.
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carltonx
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Jun 12, 2022 16:05:13 GMT
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Iv changed the wire to the starter I need to get a new gauge now and see if that’s any better,
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Jun 12, 2022 16:19:37 GMT
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Hi, As droopsnoot says is the new wire and the wire going off to the rest of the car the same size? Although having said that it sounds like the fault may have been in the gauge, grounded internally, so a new gauge may be all that's needed. Or there's a fault further on in the loom. As a pre-cauction when you connect it all up again place a fuse between the battery and the battery terminal and test all the equipment one at a time. If the fuse blows straight away or as you try each step then investigate further. Don't try starting it because that will blow the fuse.
Colin
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carltonx
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Jun 12, 2022 19:32:22 GMT
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Thanks I’ll try that 👍🏾
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