Recent content by Scotty

Success! Finally got back to work on the car today. Relay swapped for a new one and that’s done the trick. Engine now switching off with the key. Thanks again to everyone for their suggestions, I learned a lot along the way! Cheers.

Thanks Mike, replacement ordered!

Agree, it’s a low cost option and the next step. I’m not going to be able to get back to the car for a while now but will report further on progress. Thanks again.

Tried that this afternoon and yes, pulling off the black wire from the relay stops the engine!! Any hints on what to do next gratefully received! Thank you.

Quick update. More still to do. Have cleaned hazard switch and flasher unit and also tried disconnecting flasher unit. No change but both benefited from a good clean with contact cleaner. Have attached a couple of photos following Bill‘s note showing the Lumenition set up. The white/yellow wire...

Looks great and a big improvement on what was there!

Looking good, thanks for the pics!

Thanks Colin, I’ll give that a try too. Cheers Scotty

Hi Bill, thanks for your comprehensive notes, much appreciated. I’ll try some of your suggestions over the next few days. I do have a manual and wiring diagram. I’ll check again, but I’m pretty sure the wire from the solenoid to the coil goes via a Bosch relay on my car. That could be a previous...

Hello Harvey. New alternator was a direct swap for the ACR one that was there. The old one had a date of 1992 so I don’t know which one was there before that; before my ownership. Car is an 1974 with an C chassis number. Ignition switch was brand new. Cheers.

A very long-overdue update. Finally had some time this week to follow up on this issue. New alternator (ACR) sourced from Wins and fitted, but sadly the engine still won’t switch off. If I press the brake pedal or put on the indicators, the engine stops, so I suspect there is some back feed...

Very impressive, thanks for sharing Mick!

Looks good! I noticed tonight that Wadhams have a new replacement on their website, but postage to Aus will kill it.

I have the same issue, but so far no solution. Have been trying to source some of the original trim clips for the side (thin) plastic, but also without success. I think there was a Rover Owners Club meeting in Sydney some time ago which featured a boot restoration, but unfortunately I was unable...

Thanks all, really appreciate the guidance as always. New alternator has been “on the list” for a while, so now might be the time! Cheers.