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Decoding wiring diagrams...

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:15 pm
by tomgoodwin3
Question for all you sparkies out there...

On a car wiring diagram for each cable there is a little number inset into it. They're usually numbers like 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 etc. My guess is that this number refers to the cross ectional area of the cable and hence it amperage.

Am i right?

If so I can only seem to track down cables in 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 6.0 sizes yet it appears I need cables of 1.5 and 2.5 etc.....any thoughts??

Cheers!

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:53 pm
by Gary71
I struggle to change a fuse without consulation with my Dad (electrical engineer!), but I believe you are correct about the diameter labelling. If you are making a new harness then just go for the next size up. :)

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:29 pm
by impmad2000
As Gary says, and if you haven't found it yet, vehicle wiring products web site can be very useful :) http://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk
Cheers
Tim