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Re: Wiring for trailer
#electrical
Any way - I have connected to the 5-pin for the left side but I am still getting nothing when connected to the trailer.? Ian On Sun, Aug 28, 2022 at 2:15 PM David <dsh1705@...> wrote: Boy, after reading this post after all these years, I sure could have done a better job explaining just what I did. Sorry about that. |
Re: Wiring for trailer
#electrical
Boy, after reading this post after all these years, I sure could have done a better job explaining just what I did. Sorry about that.
The wiring notes I have on that post refer to what circuits are available at the 2 tail light connectors. -- David 1705.net 95 EVG(lamper) Seattle, WA |
Ignition switches
Seems timely subject for me the ¡°how to hot wire the ignition switch¡±
My question is ¡°does one need to be pressing the key hard while rotating to the start positon¡±. Seems mine is getting harder to hot the spot were the starter will engage. So I¡¯m looking for a replacement switch and will do jump in the mean time as a back up.? Thanks Craig 95 Euro 304K |
Re: Wiring for trailer
#electrical
David,? ? ? ? Thanks - I actually found this post and printed your file (trailer wiring) - I followed it pretty much exactly?- did have one question though. You say about the 7 pin connector? that you used all the connections. on pin 3 and pin 4 (left turn tail and turn - you say "via 5-pin". Does that mean you connected to the wires on the 5 -pin or did you still connect on the 7 - pin? Thanks in advance Ian On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM David <dsh1705@...> wrote: I don't have an answer for you, but the wiring breakout I have on my post might be helpful in your troubleshooting:? |
Re: Wiring for trailer
#electrical
I don't have an answer for you, but the wiring breakout I have on my post might be helpful in your troubleshooting:?
-- David 1705.net 95 EVG(lamper) Seattle, WA |
Re: House battery disconnect - which side?
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 09:49 AM, George Ya wrote:
When disconnecting the starting battery to work on a car, you always disconnect the negative (ground0 side for safety reasons. would it be the same for the house, or does it matter, or...?Technically, it never matters which side you disconnect.? The reason for disconnecting ground is that if a wire happens to get away from you, there won't be any sparks if it touches something else.? The same would apply on a positive ground system, though those are rare now days. -- Duane 05HD Rialta 220K Miles |
House battery disconnect - which side?
I want to add an easily accessible house battery disconnect switch at the back of the van. Question: which side of the battery should I put the disconnect? (plus or minus?)
When disconnecting the starting battery to work on a car, you always disconnect the negative (ground0 side for safety reasons. would it be the same for the house, or does it matter, or...? -- George Y 95 EVC Winnabago - Ottawa ON area |
Re: Open hatch from inside - Measurements
See attached pic.
As for the wire rod/pull button I mentioned - I was thinking of using a wire instead i.e. a mountain bike brake cable going to the top to some sort of knob...Could use some brake cable sheathing to keep it from flopping/shaffing in there... -- George Y 95 EVC Winnabago - Ottawa ON area |
Re: Open hatch from inside
I don't have a pic, but if I remember correctly the wiper motor is way off to-the right side (passenger of the liftgate. My bad - should have taken a pic. The wiper linkage is still in the middle tho.But a shaft bend to the left might do it...
-- George Y 95 EVC Winnabago - Ottawa ON area |
Re: Open hatch from inside
Sounds like a great alternate location¡.. but that wiper motor may be a problem if it went straight up¡. And agree is the bed is made up or stuff stacked at the back it is hard to get your finger in there. I always thought there was a lever for that purpose and mine was just missing? On Fri, Aug 26, 2022 at 6:50 PM George Ya <gny@...> wrote: Mine has a hole to get at this liftgate release. It is below the rear board that supports the sleeping area and is a real PITA to get to? - esp if the rear deck is loaded with stuff. Not ideal in a real emergency! |
Re: Open hatch from inside
Mine has a hole to get at this liftgate release. It is below the rear board that supports the sleeping area and is a real PITA to get to? - esp if the rear deck is loaded with stuff. Not ideal in a real emergency!
When i was fixing my rear latch issue lately I noticed there is a spare unused rod connection on the upper side of the rear latch mechanism (see attached pic) that could be used to open the liftgate. Has anyone ever added a rod + push/pull knob to the liftgate (like the front doors), from the latch mechanism going up to the lower window lip on the rear liftgate? Seems easy but likely has some gotchas... -- George Y 95 EVC Winnabago - Ottawa ON area |
tips on replacing rack and pinion assembly?
My 97 EVC with 230K recently developed a serious leak from the rack and pinion assembly. Anyone have tips on removal/replacement? Bentley's suggests that both the sway bar and exhaust need to be removed to get at it on a 97, but doesn't mention the exhaust removal on a 95 (5 cylinder). A casual look at it appears to show that there is a surprising amount of clearance down there and that you should be able to remove/replace it without taking out the exhaust - which would be nice since those 6 bolts up at the manifold are a bear to get off.? Any thoughts?
Ken |
Re: advice and parts for 2003 EV MV WE
Thanks, Mike - appreciate the parts source. I will order today. I¡¯m definitely not the type to take the car apart - whenever I take things apart there are always bits leftover when I put the item back together. But I appreciate knowing how it¡¯s done!
How do you know which engine version you have? Thanks again! Kate |
Re: Wiring for trailer
#electrical
Thanks Sam - the wiring harness I have connected is a converter that is drawing its power from the house battery in the back.
Ian |
Re: EVC rear hatch (Liftgate) latch operation has "reversed" - Fixed
FIxed.
First to clarify, I wasn't using the keys to test this - just using the front passenger door pull knob to open and close the doors. The rear hatch was definitely 'reversed' compared to the door - so it is possible for this to happen. My fix: pulled out electric door lock module and opened it up. I cleaned all the gold tracks/contacts inside with contact cleaner. I also scraped dark residue and cleaned off the connector pins with contact cleaner. One was especially oxidized. I put it back in and it is working properly. So as far as i can see, something in all these connections was not making proper contact - and possibly the vibration of the mechanism when opening / closing was inducing connectivity issues and thus improper sequence of operation. -- George Y 95 EVC Winnabago - Ottawa ON area |
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