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martin850 01 January 2012 05:33 PM

Thanks for putting that up Andy, just one question is that for putting the defi style clocks into an earlier model?

sedge69 04 January 2012 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10404594)
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k4...STiCluster.jpg

First of all open link and print off picture.Locate wire B3 and cut leaving enough wire on either end. Next you need a 5 pin change over relay connect as follows
term 85 any ignition live
86 cut wire from loom
30 earth
87a cut wire from clocks

If you have problems with handbrake light term A2 needs an earth
to turn off diff temp light B4 needs an earth.

usual disclaimers at your own risk etc etc.


i put some blob clocks in my bug and the 2 usual lights were on permantly so i did as andy suggested here and it didnt work, havent tried the handbrake one yet but my abs light still stays on????????????????

so is different for blob to bug??????????????

anyone

GC8Andy 04 January 2012 09:20 PM

I have done this on several cars and it works. If you have done it as above you should hear relay click on when you turn ignition on then click off after 2 or 3 secs.Have you checked abs circuit reversal circuit needed some WRX clocks dont need it.

sedge69 04 January 2012 09:25 PM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10411379)
I have done this on several cars and it works. If you have done it as above you should hear relay click on when you turn ignition on then click off after 2 or 3 secs.Have you checked abs circuit reversal circuit needed some WRX clocks dont need it.


no i havent heard the relay click on and off

i assume it needs reversing cos when you turn the ignition on the light comes on after a couple of seconds and stays on, i wonder if i have a duff relay?

JonMc 04 January 2012 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by sedge69 (Post 10411393)
no i havent heard the relay click on and off

i assume it needs reversing cos when you turn the ignition on the light comes on after a couple of seconds and stays on, i wonder if i have a duff relay?

Sounds like a problem with the relay, assume you've checked the fuse for the live feed:wonder:

sedge69 04 January 2012 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by JonMc (Post 10411396)
Sounds like a problem with the relay, assume you've checked the fuse for the live feed:wonder:


didnt put a fuse in, do i really need one?

sedge69 04 January 2012 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10411471)
SORRY ive edited post, i gave you wrong info term 30 should be live not earth.


no probs mate, does that mean that it has 2 lives now or is term 85 earth now?

JonMc 04 January 2012 10:03 PM


Originally Posted by sedge69 (Post 10411404)
didnt put a fuse in, do i really need one?

If you've run a live direct from the battery yes, if not there's one in the circuit for the love you've used, and yes, 85 is normally an earth:thumb:

sedge69 04 January 2012 10:03 PM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10411506)
2 lives

ok thanx mate

GC8Andy 04 January 2012 10:10 PM

All my diagrams are at work let me double check in the morning . Will post tomorrow

sedge69 04 January 2012 10:36 PM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10411543)
All my diagrams are at work let me double check in the morning . Will post tomorrow

ok mate cheers.

i might give you a ring tomorrow if i get chance

GC8Andy 05 January 2012 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by sedge69 (Post 10411622)
ok mate cheers.

i might give you a ring tomorrow if i get chance

Double checked it was correct in the first place!!! terminal 30 goes to earth.

When i read you were having problems i thought i must have got it wrong .

sedge69 05 January 2012 10:14 AM


Originally Posted by GC8Andy (Post 10412035)
Double checked it was correct in the first place!!! terminal 30 goes to earth.

When i read you were having problems i thought i must have got it wrong .

Cheers for that mate

Can you pm me with a price to get it done by you

Thanks

Rez 06 January 2012 02:38 PM

Bit of an update chaps, I've not attempted the re-wiring just yet but had a bit of a brain-wave (of sorts) last night.. I was planning to disable my ABS soon anyway as I'm just not keen on it, but then thought if the ABS light is ON with the fuse in, will it go out when I take fuse out??

Voila... It does.. :) So I now have STI clocks, disconnected ABS and no light.. :)

JonMc 06 January 2012 04:59 PM

The only problem you'll have now is your MOT, if you wish to disable your ABS you need to remove it completely, remove the ABS pump and have new brake lines made to run were they previously ran through the ABS pump. Otherwise the MOT tester will not see the ABS light come on to indicate a self-test - if you put the fuse back in the light won't go out and voila, fail!!!

All in the new eco-cozy 2012 MOT regs:mad:

Rez 06 January 2012 05:21 PM

lol good point well made but it'll be fine for another 11 months.. :) obviously i will be following Andys' rewiring instructions in good time..

geordiesi 19 January 2012 09:11 PM

Will blob sti clocks go into a blob wrx with no wiring problems?

BLOB EYE 12 February 2012 09:23 PM

Guys, i have installed my Hawk STi Clocks into my WR1, looks mint with the amber defi's.

looking for a little help, im a computer geek, not a mechanic nor auto spark but i will give most things a try myself first if i feel i wont damage the car.

fitted clocks and the following has happened.

DCCD - Fine as the 1 has DCCD and is working as expected from the lighting perspective.

Rear Diff Temp- light illuminates on ignition on and turns off on engine start.

Hand Brake light - on as expected and i plan to talk to an auto spark after talking to you guys.

ABS Stays on as expected and i plan to talk to an auto spark to get the relay fitted.

Questions are as follows.

I went to maplin to ask for a normally closed relay switch, which i found out after trawling the boards on NASIOC (Epic) and you guys reference here, but when i went there he asked me what ampage did i want ?

can anyone clarify what ampage is needed, he said its probably 40A but i would like to get the nod from you guys, i don't doubt the chap but he works in maplin not on cars.

second is in regards to the handbrake light, which i have a few questions about.

1. its said that it needs an earth (B3) what does this mean, do i splice a ground to it, or do i ground the cable from the loom. (did say i am not car technical but im trying)

2. will this make the light work as expected. on when handbrake engaged and off when disengaged. or will this just ground the light out as new MOT rules will fail a car for not having the lights working as they should.

its maybe that this is clear to most but im not sure what all the advice by GC8Andy is actually meant to do.

E.g. C9 on a Blob and A9 on a Bug silences the constant buzzing.

if someone can take the time to clarify these points for me, id be happy to PayPal gift you a few beers on successful completion.

i don't expect to walk into a thread and just get what i need without appreciating the information given to me.

thanks in advance

wrxyz 13 February 2012 08:42 AM

Hope this helps..
 
Hi, just read through the 'old' part of the thread, it looks as if Sedge had connected the lamp feed to the normally open contacts of the relay, hence when energised it closed the contacts and light came on. I guess he has it sorted by now :)
But I thought it may help you out.

from what i can see the relay is just to solve the dash lamp issue, if thats the case then a 1A relay is plenty, or something around that rating. Its only operating the bulb (if i have read and understood correctly).

An earth in a car is almost always (ground) -ve. So if the instruction is to earth the cable or terminal, then connect it to the nearest earth point on the car body.

It depends where the -ve (ground) is applied in the circuit; that will determine if the handbrake light operates correctly or not.

Hope thats of some help!!

sedge69 13 February 2012 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by wrxyz (Post 10485320)
Hi, just read through the 'old' part of the thread, it looks as if Sedge had connected the lamp feed to the normally open contacts of the relay, hence when energised it closed the contacts and light came on. I guess he has it sorted by now :)
But I thought it may help you out.

from what i can see the relay is just to solve the dash lamp issue, if thats the case then a 1A relay is plenty, or something around that rating. Its only operating the bulb (if i have read and understood correctly).

An earth in a car is almost always (ground) -ve. So if the instruction is to earth the cable or terminal, then connect it to the nearest earth point on the car body.

It depends where the -ve (ground) is applied in the circuit; that will determine if the handbrake light operates correctly or not.

Hope thats of some help!!

yeah mate everythings sorted apart from the handbrake light but that shouldnt be long

BLOB EYE 13 February 2012 08:57 PM

Sedge, any chance you could break it down for a simpleton mate :thumb:

sedge69 13 February 2012 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by BLOB EYE (Post 10486442)
Sedge, any chance you could break it down for a simpleton mate :thumb:

I'm a simpleton too I have a diagram and still got it wrong lol. I don't know my left from my right. But yeah pm me your email and I will send it to you. Also do you have a diagram of the dials cos you will need it

wrxyz 13 February 2012 09:17 PM

Glad its all good!

SinghSuperStud 13 February 2012 09:27 PM

Sorry to hijack but I have an issue with the ABS light staying on with a code 52 - everything has been checked as per IM Subaru diagnostics manual and all is well.

I don't suppose there is something I can look at to fix this?!

BLOB EYE 13 February 2012 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by sedge69 (Post 10486492)
I'm a simpleton too I have a diagram and still got it wrong lol. I don't know my left from my right. But yeah pm me your email and I will send it to you. Also do you have a diagram of the dials cos you will need it

just noticed that we are different versions so im probably going to be a different solution to you i guess.:wonder::wonder::wonder::wonder:

jura11 13 February 2012 09:45 PM

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Ok here is full guide which i've downloaded from scoobymods its in the PDF

Hope this help


Jura

BLOB EYE 13 February 2012 11:27 PM


Originally Posted by jura11 (Post 10486569)
Ok here is full guide which i've downloaded from scoobymods its in the PDF

Hope this help


Jura

bit of light reading :lol1: thanks mate, will be in touch :thumb:

Razorwrx1 14 February 2012 12:15 AM

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Andy and his Team at Richard Henley fitted my clocks. Brilliant job. Can't fault em. Really nice guys n all:thumb:


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After

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BLOB EYE 14 February 2012 12:18 AM

are all the issues sorted razor, seems abs and what not is,

what about the handbrake light, does that work as normal, if not, next MOT is a fail mate. new rules as of jan 01 screws this mod up unless we can team together and get it locked down.

jura11 14 February 2012 12:30 AM


Originally Posted by BLOB EYE (Post 10486830)
are all the issues sorted razor, seems abs and what not is,

what about the handbrake light, does that work as normal, if not, next MOT is a fail mate. new rules as of jan 01 screws this mod up unless we can team together and get it locked down.

On mine WRX every light has been sorted like ABS,Handbrake(working as normal),just DCCD light and Diff temp which will be sorted at the end,just we are at the end went with Race Technology Dash2:D

I will try ask Neil@Slowboy Racing about this,if he can help you with this:thumb:


Jura


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