Someone recently posted a note saying it was easy to test (using a
multi-meter) whether the switch is correctly connected regardless of
what the manual says or if it seems to operate the oil pressure light
correctly. Apparently you can have it wired so that all works fine but
your battery still gets drained when the ignition is off.
Can the person who understands this test please post the procedure? My
car's battery has been exhibiting signs of weakness lately and since I
have changed the pressure switch recently (and although I have it wired
up according to the manual) I would like to ensure it is not draining my
battery unnecessarily.
Thanks to the EEs out there (and any others who understand the flow of
electrons).
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glenn Bowley [SMTP:gbowley@snet.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 1997 4:59 PM
> To: dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Oil presure switch wiring
>
> >Could you please post or reply how your oil pressure
> >switch is wired, ie. terminal & wire color Myself
> >and some other are having problems with it & the
> >anti-run on valve.
>
> Dave-
> Sorry to take so long on my reply, I have been out of
> town.
> Here is how my '75 Spit is wired:
>
>
> White/Purple
> ________
> / \
> / ____ \
> / \
> | | |
> White/ | | |
> Brown | | |
> \ ____ /
> \ /
> \________/
>
> Black
>
> This is as the switch is viewed from the
> drivers (LHD) side of the engine compartment.
> Sorry, but there are no terminal markings
> on the switch that I can see.
> My Haynes manual lists only one wire color,
> and it's purple, maybe the one I show as black?
>
> Best of luck!
> Glenn Bowley
> '75 Spit
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