New hot wire install not working

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texpis wrote:Hmm we used the relays off the old Flapper system they worked fine what is the diode for?

Mick
Must admit to not knowing for sure, since I don't have a hotwire.
A diode only allows current flow in one direction. A guess would be it's to do with the starter relay circuit as used on the Range Rover. And both relays are the same just for convenience.


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DaveEFI
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Post by DaveEFI »

texpis wrote:Hmm we used the relays off the old Flapper system they worked fine what is the diode for?

Mick
Must admit to not knowing for sure, since I don't have a hotwire.
A diode only allows current flow in one direction. A guess would be it's to do with the starter relay circuit as used on the Range Rover. And both relays are the same just for convenience.
Dave
London SW
Rover SD1 VDP EFI
MegaSquirt2 V3
EDIS8
Tech Edge 2Y

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