[ROVERNET - UK] SD1 Lock System
Glen Wilson
rovercar at comcast.net
Sun Sep 2 19:43:41 BST 2007
Vic,
I think you are right about the function of the capacitors. You need an
initial jolt of current to move those solenoids. Most of the problems
are in the switches on the console, at least in the old 1980 cars sold
in the USA. There is some sort of lubricant inside the switches that
mixes with corrosion from the switch contacts. The resistance rises
until the stop working altogether. The switches in our US cars could be
carefully disassembled, cleaned, and then reassembled. Mine worked fine
for years after doing this. The same was true of the electric window
switches.
Glen
vic muscat wrote:
> After 9 years of non use, the locks on my remaining
> SD1 are somewhat erratic (to say the least).
> Could someone please tell me the function of the two
> capacitors?
> Years ago I got the impression that the charge stored
> in them actuated the locks. Now I'm wondering if their
> function is to keep voltage spikes out of the vehicle
> ground.
> I'd appreciate your insight!
> Thanks, Vic
>
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