hobson Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I could do with learning something about auto electrics, my knowledge is pretty non existent! can anyone recommend some reading material? bear in mind it has to start at a REALLY basic level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 There's very little to most stuff you'll find on a Land Rover. I've not read the Haynes books so don't know if they're any good, but you'd hope they couldn't get the basic laws of physics too wrong. What are you trying to do / understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobson Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well even though they are basic my knowledge is useless! i'm good at fabrication and engineering stuff but carp with electrics! so was looking to improve it, i'd also like to buy and fit an extra battery and split charge system at some point, so any extra knowledge will be useful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Haynes Automobile Electrical and Electronics Systems covers everything from a basic battery/switch/bulb circuit to engine management. Sounds like 90% of it will be more advanced than you need though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Haynes Automobile Electrical and Electronics Systems covers everything from a basic battery/switch/bulb circuit to engine management. Sounds like 90% of it will be more advanced than you need though. ... it doesn't cover split charging. Try searching the post titles for "split charge", or check out the X-eng site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 See here for fitting instructions for a split charge - it really is very easy and needs no specialist electrical knowledge, as long as you can identify an insulating material from a conducting one (non-metal from metal!). Most split chargers work in much the same way, no matter how many blue LEDs the maker is charging an extra £100 for so the X-charge instructions are pretty generic in that regard. If you buy a split charge system, make sure it comes with comprehensive fitting instructions - if it does not, then the rest of it may be equally shoddy! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Here's an online resource to help you understand the basics: http://www.autoshop101.com/autoshop16.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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