Markoteal Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ok - aside from creating a circuit in science at school with a AA battery, some wire, clips and a small bulb - car electrics are a real mystery to me - can anyone suggest a web site/book that starts off someone to learn about electrics right from the beginning so eventually can wire up new additional lights,u pieces of kit etc easily AND safely in a defender Ta Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmac Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Its exactly the same as the circuit you built - instead of an AA battery there's a slightly bigger one. The main issue is with electronics in cars - you need something on ECUs and CAN BUS etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Haynes isn't a bad starting point. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1850106541/?tag=hydra0b-21&hvadid=9555496389&ref=asc_df_1850106541 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The main issue is with electronics in cars - you need something on ECUs and CAN BUS etc You don't need CAN bus to wire in spotlights without setting fire to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoteal Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Cheers guys - I'll have a look at the Haynes one this weekend - be good to get a bit more clued up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Oh and remember - every time you use ScotchLoks, God kills a kitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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