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Concerning the main electrical system of a motor vehicle or internal combustion engine. Consider using the [electronics] tag for radios and other such systems. Use the [electric-vehicle] tag for questions about electrical powered vehicles and their unique systems.

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LED tail lights flashing at ultra high speed

I've just replaced the old tail lights on my 1993 Triton ute with LED ones. Now I have the issue where the indicators flash at such a high speed it may as well not be flashing at all. If I put the haz …
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diagnose faulty voltage regulator causing battery overcharging?

I've been having an issue with an '03 Toyota Echo. The alternator died (at least that is what I thought) as the battery kept going flat. I found an alternator at a wrecker and fitted it, and I replace …
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reverse lights always on

I have an older 1993 Mitsubishi Triton ute. The issue is that the reverse lights are always on while the car is running regardless of gear position. The gearbox works, that is to say that the car driv …
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reverse lights always on

Thanks to some helpful people here and on the Australian 4wd forums and a local gearbox repair place I have found a solution. Apparently the gearbox the the MJ Triton uses a ball bearing above the re …
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Alternative reverse light switch

I am about to take me ute to get a "safety" certificate so that I can get it registered (QLD, Australia) and I have one issue left that is still a possible problem. The switch that operates the rever …
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Alternative reverse light switch

Thanks to some helpful people here and on the Australian 4wd forums and a local gearbox repair place I have found a solution. Apparently the gearbox the the MJ Triton uses a ball bearing above the re …
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What might cause inconsistant ignition, an extemely loud bang but no visible damage?

I figured that should be able to tell me if it's a fuel supply issue or an electrical issue. Nothing. … Assuming then that it was electrical I pulled one of the plugs out and shorted it to the body and had someone try to start it. I got a weak yellow spark from the plug. …
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