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I'm an Electrical Engineer. And worked over the years for a Car Wash installer, 2 Pharmaceutical companies, and now a global cardboard manufacturer. Nice and diverse stuff. All things electric flow through my ugly veins. Auto stuff is still quite new tho. And just to join the crowd. Nurses and...

Hmm, feeing quite a novice now? I failed to notice it was the 'Inlet Manifold' you had painted. Sorry buddy. Just like the thought of creating a good looking engine bay. Thanks

I have a W reg Puma. I guess in all fairness, and giving it a bit of thought. As there is no wire in the loom/connector going back to the ECU. It's quite obvious it's not supported. I did say I'm new at this?! And knowing the problems having a management light bring. I will just enjoy this...

Cheers everyone. This is all beginning to make more sense, thanks to your replies. My next step is to identify the ECU, and that will firmly put this one to bed. It's never been a problem, it just me combining my love of electrickery and getting to know this fantastic little motor. Without...

I know it's probably a bit extreme, but each dial is connected to the main circuit board by four socket connectors. These may open up over time, and cause intermittent or poor connections. Just a thought..

Ok, so the plot thickens? I have taken the instrument cluster out. And I have hooked up a 12v bench supply to the pins for the engine management indicator (LED). It has worked fine. So there is a working indicator, why nothing on the pre start checks? I moved on and checked out the multi-way...

Hi Flying Scotsman, nothing to do with this post, bit what kind of paint have you used on the manifold? I guess it's a type of VHT paint? Cheers

I have noticed that my Engine Management Light does not come on, as part of the start up check. At first I thought it might be, because it was not fitted. I have an original Puma user manual. And there is no mention or illustration of this light. So I decided to explore further an remove the...