Wiring issue - Choke warning light switch

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simonhorton
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Wiring issue - Choke warning light switch

#1 Post by simonhorton »

The dash warning light for the choke is not working

When I put a voltmeter on the choke wire spade connection at the choke knob end I'm only getting 4 volts

All the other warning lights are working fine btw

Also , were does the choke cable earth itself ?

Any ideas

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Re: Wiring issue - Choke warning light switch

#2 Post by Jon Tilson »

Through the choke cable....it goes power bulb swicth ground IIRC.

4 volts is your problem....you should see 12 (battery) on open circuit.

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Re: Wiring issue - Choke warning light switch

#3 Post by simonhorton »

Ok , thanks

Where does the positive feed come from to power the choke switch ?
As I'm only getting 4 volts :(

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Re: Wiring issue - Choke warning light switch

#4 Post by Flyfisherman »

simonhorton wrote:Ok , thanks

Where does the positive feed come from to power the choke switch ?
As I'm only getting 4 volts :(

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Simon

Late cars after VA15001 get a feed for the ignition warning light (white cable) this goes to the choke warning light then to the choke switch via a blue white cable and then to earth

Paul
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