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#1 OliverMackenzie

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Posted 25 March 2014 - 09:48 PM

So when I first got my mini I noticed the blower unit didn't work at all. I have recently found a black wire hanging in that location any ideas where this would go and if it will help?

The horn was not working in 2001 so I took it out and put a multimeter over the two wires which gave a reading so it was obvious that just a new horn will sort the problem. But there are so many mini horns out the am really clueless what one to but. There is high tone low tone the kits of high and low tone what one is best? And what bolts secure it and to where?

Lost of questions I know.

Lastly the interior light doesn't work, I changed the bulb and checked for a voltage over the terminals but nothing, it's not the fuse because if it was then the horn wouldn't produce a reading so any ideas what could be the problem? And do I have to pull out all the interior to get the the wiring as it seemed like I needed to.

The engine is 43 years old and has done 66000 miles, the battery was replaced and with 5L of fuel added the engine ran sweet as a nut. About row weeks later I went to start the engine and the starter motor was turning but it was just an electrical noise no mechanical noise. I attached a battery charged for a while and tried again after a few failed attempts it turned over and burst into action, for about 5 mins. When it was running it sounded different but I don't know what these engine sounds like if not all cylinders are running. The engine was idling slow then cut out after which it was back to square one and would turn over again.

Hope someone can help at least one of these problems sure answers for them all pop up sooner or later.

#2 mk1leg

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Posted 25 March 2014 - 09:54 PM

check all the earths on the shell there are several.....boot, engine bay under dash........ :highfive:







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