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hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:22 pm
by fozzyx123
after ripping out my dash!!!!!..is it possible to start my sj413 from under the bonnet so i can work out the wires to fit a switch? ...ive got wiring diagrams but its just not working, is thier a hidden fuse somewhere as i now no longer even get an ignition click

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:29 pm
by OllieSJ
there is a small wire will get a pic tomox if needed

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:30 pm
by mk1joe
run a live wire to the positive of the ignition coil and bridge the starter motor solenoid.
i think thats all?
please correct me if im wrong people:)

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:47 pm
by fozzyx123
will try now

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:53 pm
by fozzyx123
have bridged the selonoid and that spins..but no ignition turnover

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:06 pm
by Edweird
Use a jump lead to turn it over.

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:08 pm
by mk1joe
you mean its not turning the engine over? hmm, try feeding power to the smaller wire on the starter instead?

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:28 pm
by fozzyx123
right...good news.....managed to fire the engine up!!!!
here's the thing...i ran a wire from the small wire where you said direct to the battery, then a live where from the solonoid to the battery, question is....will anything burn out between directly linked or now?

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:54 pm
by ScottieJ
You just want it wired up as normal, I.e the large wire from batt to starter and the earth wire attached to a starter bolt.

Then bridge a fused live to the ignition coil. Then all you need to do is put a wire on the spade terminal on the starter and connect it to the battery positive to turn the starter and get it started, then disconnect it once its running.

Re: hotwire from under the bonnet

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:03 pm
by fozzyx123
will take pictures and post them on here so you can see what i have done then point out the obvious to me if you don't mind....lol.... yes im a self confessed dumbass!!!!