Best book about vehicle electrics?

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:22 pm

hi guys,

i'll be reinstalling my loom in the van once it is washed and dry and all that. I want to take off all the connectors and replace them with fresh ones, and I want to do it right and understand what I'm doing - and be able to identify and rectify any faults afterwards

I'll probably want to get a book to keep at hand both while I'm sorting out the loom and to keep on the shelf for future reference

I've found a couple of ideas of books but i thought i'd ask you lot whether you know of a book which is particularly good

grateful for any suggestions

juliet xx

Post by **Onne** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:10 pm

as long as you have a multimeter, so you can test the resistance in the loom.

New ones aren't that expensive either, that might be an idea! And you can get them wired for all sorts of lovely additions!

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:35 pm

Well I hope you can solder neatly then Juliet

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:12 pm

i think juliet i would go for a new loom
they are east to install, and all properly coded for colours
i put a new loom in my van in about 3.5 hours
then at least you know you will not have any dodgy or iffy wires

timo

au

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:15 pm

the loom is in really good nick, I'm not concerned at all about problems within the wiring, it's a good 'un

yeah, kevin, when i tried soldering a few years ago i was a bit rubbish at it, but it's all practice isn't it! I do fancy having a go, and i have experienced people to guide me, but i'd also like to get a book about it all

i will have to learn how to use a multimeter will i? do i borrow one for the testing prior to reinstallation, or do i need to buy one and use it a lot in the ongoing running of the van?

thanks so much for your input and advice everyone!!

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:16 pm

ooh and much easier to solder connections to the wires while it is out of the van

Post by **lowedb** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:17 pm

I would suggested purchasing a basic multimeter, as it helps no end in diagnosing problems you are bound to get sooner or later with any car. So long as it measures ohms, and DC volts up to 20 it should be enough. I would have expected you could get something for not much more than a tenner, but a better one will be more robust, particularly if it tends to live in a tool box.

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:46 pm

thank you very much for that advice lowedb