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Does it still need the link from 2-4 as well or ditch that and just have the thermostat feed on 4?

But front wheel drive and doesn't look like an AC? I can sell you my old 3.5 lump and you'd have about 42bhp if that helps.

For once no, nothing to sell! I do like the idea, but what will you do if it rains?

I'd listen to those noises. You have a thing that does the same job as a Discovery, you don't need another one. You do need a 400bhp roller skate, though.

Certainly, it's another one I'll need to sit and stare at for an hour to work out. The diagram I did before isn't correct anyway as I didn't bother with the blue link between 1 and 10.

Would early-style split doors not be a good halfway between all of nothing? Plus in keeping with the age and look of your car.

Well it works, but Escape, you are definitely correct that it operates as an 'or', not an 'and'. I will need to rectify that. I've also selected a buzzer that can be heard from outside the car. I think I can weaponise this.

You might be right, I have a jumper on the power-in feed already so I can remedy that relatively easily if it doesn't work. Hopefully I'll get a go at it tomorrow.

I snap all my bits long before they go blunt, much easier that way.

This is really pretty simple when you start thinking it through. The links will be fiddly but not complicated. I have just realised the mud directions I followed below are slightly different to yours - Pin 6 for example. I'll see what happens. New setup looks like this: Switch positions: Top = buzzer Middle = thermostat Bottom = thermostat and override (only one fan is on override so this makes both come on, assuming the car is hot enough for the thermostat side) I want the switch to sit in the middle position most of the time, hence middle is thermostat. I'll give it a bash tomorrow.

You can claim back the VAT on a Passat as long as you use it solely for work purposes, definitely not related to commercial vehicle status.

I haven't had the time to put any thought into it, so I'll put these here until I have the energy. The length of cable run makes continuity testing difficult so this is remembering work from two years ago, think I'll need to pull some fuses to make sure it's all as-labelled. I'll update when I've had more time to think it through.

I've been reading a thread about some guy that's now making his own wheels from scratch, this isn't overkill.

What are the HMRC-appeasing changes?

I'll be sure to draw some lines on diagrams but just to show the level of sheer jank I'm dealing with... I think you can tell this was pretty much the last thing I wired up before geting it back on the road. I normally wouldn't show how thrown together the thing is, but this is exceptional. When I can muster the brain cells, I'll sort out the diagram and go from there. Initial investigations have resulted in the fans being perma-on, so I think the answer to that comes from reading Peaklander's post carefully.

It also sits weirdly on its suspension, look at the rear wheel arch gap.

That's kind, thanks. I'll have a bash but I don't think it's going to be simple due to the way I've wired in the fans.

I'm using this: https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/millers-oils-classic-pistoneeze-10w-40-engine-oil It has the correct ZDDP additives for the cam and has noticably quietened the tappets on mine. They do it in 20w50 if that's the required viscosity for the non-serp engines, so you'd need to check that. Can be had for a bit cheaper if you shop around.

While waiting for my electrical engineering degree so I can follow Bowie's answer and understand Fridge's supporting comment, I decided to call MudStuff. https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/carling-on-on-off-switch?_pos=1&_sid=43b786304&_ss=r Good news! This is an on-on-on switch, they just advertise it as on-off-on to meet most peoples' use case. Gooder news! I already own one and it's the one in the car... Better still, they have instructions via that very link on how to wire it up in on-on-on state. Sincere thanks for all replies across the technical complexity spectrum.

Contrary to the title, this is not about one of @Mo Murphy's grotty beer-fueled rendevous. I have a 3 way switch (off-on-on) which controls my fans - off is,well, off... on 1 is thermostat control, 2 is manual override. I want a buzzer/alarm when the fans are off so they can't be forgotten . Also, as the switch is located on the right of the steering column, it's possible for me to press the button with my knee. But I can't find a 3 position 'on' switch, just the one I have. Does anyone with intimate knowledge of the Carling catalogue know if one dose exist? They've hugely expanded their range and finding anything is now stupid. If not, I'll get the two position on-on switch and just pull out the fuses if I am ever going to need to wade. I don't make a habit of it so highly unlikely. Mods, no idea where to post this so move if inappropriate.

I'll admit it's worthless... Photos maybe in two weeks time when I'm next out in it.

Those look like KM1s, they'll be an old tyre by now. Just put my 90 on 255s, the visual difference is quite striking compared to how they sit on a 110.

I'm going to be alone in this but I think JLR's latest offerings are the best looking on the market. The RRS particularly in SVR trim is the pinnacle for me.

I had 265/75s on my car before I went to 235/85. In reality the 235 was as wide if not slightly wider. A lot of brands have a very loose view of what these measurements mean and what you end up with is highly variable. I don't think there is a best size because of this, there is only a tyre that best matches your intended use.

Dramatic photos. No shortage of 'Inshallah' by that dude sitting on the ledge. Also, I think that's the best summary of an XC90 I've ever read. A lot of people do not understand their cars strengths and weaknesses, particularly SUV owners. You can tell who they are when it snows here and they find out. Someone somewhere thinks their Nissan X Trail is better off road than a Defender because they once drove through a wet National Trust car park. You just know it.