5 replies to this topic

[oliver122]

what is this ? i took it off my mini when i had a new front welded on was wondering what it does and if i need it ?

[jb93]

Isn't that a ballast resistor?

I'd have a look in my Haynes manual, but it's locked in the garage outside

Edited by jb93, 29 August 2012 - 06:48 PM.

[Midas Mk1]

As above, its for the dim dip system, I disconnected mine

[oliver122]

ahhh didnt think of the haynes xD mines locked up at work haha :L i will look in a workshop manual my uncle gave me that he had when he was a lad xD

this is probably going sound dim , but whats the purpose of it and if i traced the wires back could i remove them ?

Edited by oliver122, 29 August 2012 - 06:53 PM.

[stretch tech]

Ballast resistor...i thought it was to compensate for the dip in voltage to the lights and other electricals when the starter motor is working ? it was used on the 12v supply minis, i maybe wrong though.

EDIT: i wouldn't remove it imo...it was put there for a reason

Edited by stretch tech, 29 August 2012 - 06:56 PM.

[oliver122]

ahhh , would it be possible to move it then , as im trying to keep the engine bay as tidy as possible ?