Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14068
Also trying to work out the best way to connect the wire to the conduit , never used the crimps before and used the battery crimper I got , doesn’t seem to bad
First attempt was abit of a mess so took the clamp off and used 2 x crimps instead , put some heatshrink on the end
Maybe using some small cable tires to secure the cable to the conduit , ???
Trying to work out how to secure the panel with some short lengths of wire , so if I drive away with the lead srill connect the short pieces of wire will prevent the panel being ripped off , maybe 1 x for of wire will be suffice
Thinking or maybe using some penny washers and rivet it to the holes in the the bird box plates ???
Other end could loop it through the bumpers large towing point thats in the middle of the towing socket
Work in progress
9th Feb 2020 1:04 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14068
Also started to do my oil pressure switch , for now just fitted the gauge in the side panel
had to fit a longer lead , will cut to length when I get round to installing it
Can set an alarm in the oil pressure monitor
Fingers crossed the other bits are correct
9th Feb 2020 1:26 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18557
You can make the CTEK plug latchless using the info that’s been the wiki since 2013
I supply every adapter with a bright orange warning card for the dash too.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
9th Feb 2020 1:51 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10652
gstuart wrote:
That looks like a Bentley charging connector. Congrats on the upgrade!
Would love to know where you got it from
9th Feb 2020 2:02 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14068
I supply every adapter with a bright orange warning card for the dash too.
Now u tell me
It was mainly the ease of connection to save my back abit from not having to bend down plugging the 12s socket in
9th Feb 2020 4:18 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15261
A CTEK Question
Don't want to raise a separate thread, so can someone please advise:-
Can the engine be started when connected to the CTEK with power on?...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
9th Feb 2020 4:42 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
Yes it can be started with the ctek connected.
Don’t ask how I know
Should you leave the CTEK connected while starting the engine.....
I don’t know 🤷♂️
9th Feb 2020 5:10 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10652
Yes you can.
9th Feb 2020 6:33 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15261
So, just to confirm (after Erea's coded reply ) , I can start the engine (which I know I can) - BUT WITHOUT DOING ANY DAMAGE TO THE CTEK & MY D4.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
9th Feb 2020 7:27 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10652
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
) , I can start the engine (which I know I can) - BUT WITHOUT DOING ANY DAMAGE TO THE CTEK & MY D4.
