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Anyone know good auto electrician for Plus 2s in South East

PostPost by: chiavasi » Tue May 07, 2024 5:55 pm

Hello,

Can anyone recommend someone good for looking at the electrics of a 1969 Plus 2 in South London / Kent / Surrey / Sussex? (Westerham to be precise which is in between J5 and 6 of M25)

It had been starting problems for a while, I had to jump start it and it was pulling down so much current it was making the jump leads hot and then melted the battery isolator switch - we changed the battery isolate switch and it did the same. A mechanic friend of mine thought it was either the starter motor or the electrics - he says a starter motor on the way out can pull down a lot of current).

If anyone knows an electrician experienced on Plus 2s (or knows much about this themselves) it would be very much appreciated

Thank you
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PostPost by: JohnP » Wed May 08, 2024 4:58 pm

Max500 in Guildford
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PostPost by: Gordon Sauer » Wed May 08, 2024 6:33 pm

Bet it’s a ground, motor to the chassis chassis to the back, chassis to the battery, such a big deal on these cars, Gordon
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PostPost by: chiavasi » Wed May 08, 2024 8:48 pm

Many thanks - much appreciated - I'll try and let you know how I get on

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PostPost by: Matt Elan » Thu Jun 06, 2024 2:30 pm

I've used PHil James - 07714 424596 who finished off the rewiring of my Plus 2 and did a really good job - mind you I think he was a traumatised by the end of it! He is mobile and works in the south east - I'm in North hampshire
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PostPost by: richardcox_lotus » Thu Jun 06, 2024 8:31 pm

I have a Lotus owning friend in East Grinstead who works as an auto electrician. I’ve popped him a note but I’ll need your contact details. DM me if you want me to take it further.

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