ChrisP Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) I am thinking about changing the dash bulbs to LED's as its just about impossible to read them at night so poked my head under the dash and found this Everything seems to work ok although its not connected, presumably to earth. I'm sure someone will know. 72 Tr6 Chris. Edited October 4, 2018 by ChrisP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Might be some sort of noise suppression device. where does the other wire connect? Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisP Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi Ed just had another look and its connected to a green wire on what i think is the voltage stabiliser. just pulled it off trying to see where it went. Says 150v DC on it. Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 If it were connected to the input side of the stabilizer, that would be consuistent with a suppressor. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisP Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 What would be the purpose of a suppressor located there and would it of been a standard fitment. Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Not standard AFAIK. Suppressors are mainly intended to keep noise out of audio systems, though that wouldn't be the best place to connect it. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisP Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks Ed I think i will just remove it. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 It is a capacitor (or suppressor) it's purpose is to absorb any sudden changes in voltage caused by the voltage stabilliser which works by continuosly opening, & closing a contact to achieve an average voltage of around 10V to the fuel & & temp gauges. this will give a tiny spark each time it opens, & this can cause crackles (or "sizzling") on any audio kit you may have. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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