Yea, my mate has a meter he can pop up and have a look, was a petrol conversion so whoever did that did the wiring, will deffinately make sure its all safe first

there is something draining the battery, i don't think it's a problem with alternator cos the charge light isn't on when it's running, could it be something to do with this relay?

will do! just finished uni so got some time now to sort issues like this!

I have got a mate who can make sure I don't feck this up but thought i'd give it a go myself and all advice on here is appreciated, it's good having a community of people to give advice like this

So if it's wired up to the bracket correctly i don't need the relay?

yea i don't want any fires! will give it a go thanks for all advice!

You reckon a relay from a 200tdi defender will do the job?

There is a wire going to the black button that operates the plugs and one going to the ballast then another to the battery, dunno if its to small to handle the current as it's been fine for 2 years

Thanks guys will have a look at where the wires go, prob will need a new one of whatever it is

Yea, talking about the little black box to the left of the ballast, any ideas why it's decided to smoke though?

Hi there! Had my '75 series 3 for about 2 years now, I am a complete novice when it comes to engines/electrics but things are now starting to go wrong and i'm having to learn :) Just a quick question, does anyone know what this black Lucas box is attached to the bulkhead? When I turn on the...