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Electric/hybrid cars dying off as new fuel-efficient engines give as good, or better, economy and of course are cheaper to manufacture and buy.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm!c_id=142&objectid=10779849 About time these energy-gobbling, overly-expensive, feel-good, cars die... |
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Electric pedal car Would this be a good present for a 3 yo, or would it likely break in a hurry! Anyone have one similar! http://www.trademe.co.nz/toys-models/rideon-toys/battery-powered/auction-439821496.htm |
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Electric window in the passenger door switch is hanging out and bits broken off the plastic. is it just a matter of replacing the switch as it does go if you push it hard enough and hold your tongue right |
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Electric brakes and towing Am looking at upgrading my horse float and dad mentioned something about a float fitted with these needing to be towed only by a vehicle set up to cater for electric brakes - is this right! He said its a long time since he's done a lot to do with brak... |
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BMW E30 electric windows just stopped at once. Checked fuse,OK.Checked circuit breaker on dash,OK.Put them all up.Went back to car and now none working!Any ideas! |
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Ford mondeo. Drove out of the drive today it cut out will turn over but wont start electric windows wont go up and cant shift it drove out of the drive today it cut out will turn over but wont start electric windows wont go up and cant shift it out of park any ideas of the problem |
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91 Maxima - electric window fault Hi all. 91 Maxima, NZ new - aside from the drivers door, the electric windows on all 3 other doors don't work. Either from the individual door switch, or the master switch panel on the drivers door. Is that a fuse issue perhaps, or a problem with some... |
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Electric window only going up half-way! Hi all, have a 91 Camry and the drivers side window will only go up half way. My guess is this is something electrical. Any ideas on how to diagnose what is causing the problem! thx |
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Electric shocks from car. I'm not particularly car savvy, but need help with this. Every time I get in or out of the car I get zapped, and it's not much fun. Anyone suggest how I can fix this, please! |
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Petrol vs Diesel vs Electric vs Hybrid Here??™s an interesting comparison between fuel types for cars in the States. http://www.electricitybook.com/fuel-type-comparison/ |
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Electric fuel pump Some fella's i know have put an old 350 into an old offroader that they are going to use as a paddock racer (nutters lol) any way they broke the fuel pump putting it in and havnt got another, would any of you know what sort of electric fuel pump out o... |
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Feel silly asking this Q. regarding electric wing mirrors. Mine wing mirrors were both vandelized and I've contacted my insurance company. can my electric mirror partjust be replaced or does the L & F front doorsalso have to bereplaced since the mirrors are attached to the doors. thanks |
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How many watts does a 2hp electric motor draw. on start up.Thanks. |
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Toyota Smashes Nurburgring Electric Car lap record electric motors are improving, getting fast. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1065448_toyota-smashes-nurburgring-electric-car-lap-record-video |
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ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING How good is electric power assisted steering in late model cars ie.mazda 2 2007.Is it reliable! |
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Radiator Thermo switch for electric fan Does anyone know who would stock a thermo switch for an electric fan. I want the one that screws into the bottom of the radiator. Don't want one that goes into the top hose. |
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Electric Window Cable. Mitsubishi Chariot HI, Can anyone help me with details of somewhere i could get hold of a replacement steel cable for my mitsubishi chariots electric window which has just snapped!Thanks |
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Identify old electric horn Just brought this horn & was hoping to ID it fairly easily but googles not showing what I want it to. All I know about it is It's 6volt & blimin LOUD http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/91/173014591_full.jpg |
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Electric scooters for adults - Good idea? I was thinking of buying an electric scooter for travelling to work (3.4km) each way to save money on petrol.plus I don't really want to walk for 1hour plus & the bus is unreliable. I'm meaning the electric scooters such as http://ep.yimg.com/... |
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Electric cars I went to a seminar and movie two Sundays ago and it's really exciting what is coming up in the world of electric cars. There are lots of misconceptions about them and some independent research is needed. One thought is that if a large number of the w... |
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Auto electric question. Hello, I had to re-wire my front right indicator and parklight as due to a small tussle with a concrete pole the indicator was ripped out, taking the bulb and female plug with it. I have a new indicator casing, and female plug, so I attached it and just t... |
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Electric fan's Looking putting a couple on my vn ss commodore im rebuilding, what's the Best application! was looking at a 16" on inside and 14" on outside. |
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Electric windows and Tsunamis I just saw a news video of 3 elderlies rescued from a car after 20 hours trapped. Debris around the car meant they couldn't open the doors.I am wondering whether the electric windows stop working when a car has been swept along in seawater and then de... |
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Help - Mercedes Electric Windows Can anyone tell me how to reset the power windows on a c240 Battery has been off now doesnt have all the up and down working |
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94 xr6 - trans or electric? The old girl got a bit of a knock. The power button does not work or light up on dash. The revs are jumping up and down with normal driving and the car will not start in P or N. It will start as its going into R. I think the starter inhibitor got the hit.... |
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Just this week, been using our fully electric car general motors have just purchased a rather large battery producer in the states,rumour has it the company is working/produced a super lightweight battery of high performance, watch that space i guess. Also if you drive an electric car in the USA you are ... |
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Electric power steer pump does anyone know if they were fitted to anything other than toyota mr2 i am thinking maybe something else with a rear or mid mounted motor car/bus i need one so if you have one please let me know thanks |
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If you have a completly electric start motorbike The good old fashioned bum start, push it, jump on and drop the clutch, repeat until it goes or you are completely stuffed. |
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Caravan Electric Brake question Thinking about getting a small camper/caravan around the 900 - 1000kg size. It has electric brakes. Can you use any brand of controller or do they have to be a matched set! |
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Electric window problem Grrrr I have a Honda Odyssey that had been trouble free. The other day I put the electric window down on the drivers side and then put it back up but now it just won't work again. The fuse blew so replaced it and it happened again. It replaced the fuse agai... |
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Rover 75 electric window switch Mum owns a beautiful 1999 Rover 75 in dark green, sadly the driver's door electric window switch has stopped working, we need to replace the cluster of four switches on the driver's door. We looked on Trade Me and have found the replacement switches but t... |
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Electric Mustang Tire smokin RTR Mach-E with Ken Block & Vaughan Gittin Jr https://youtu.be/4-7jBLqSlzg |
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Save money with an electric car they said. https: |
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Rucs for electric cars nearly here https://www.caradvice.com.au/900290/south-australia-to-apply-roa |
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Electric cars are not Trouble free . buyers guide https://electrek.co/2020/11/27/tesla-buyer-fully-working-model-s-single-bad-battery-cell/ |
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Jaguar goes full electric. By 2025. Only four years away. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money |
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Electric cars How are they Heated out interest |
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Electric cars are so much better. you was told. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_De_5C8oaYU |
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Head on crashes Electric cars so what happens do i end up with some kind acid burns lol will injuries in a head on with 2 electric cars be same or worse then that of two petrol cars in a head on. |
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Electric car charge in northland is for utter dreamers and Numskulls. I got info that my genesys contract is ending and they give me another dollers off if i renew . So i went to see if there is cheaper and there is not Low User Plan Fixed daily charge: 30.000c /DayLow User - Uncon |
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F150 electric for same money as Ice It’s happening sooner than we thought! Ford’s lightning is going head to head with its ICE stablemates and with Ford rolling out it’s own fast charger network. |
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Electric cars are not the solution to our problems https://www.arocha.org.nz/news/electric-cars/ At best they are going to result in a slightly slower destruction of the planet. |
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Electric cars? This video talks about how many power stations will need to be built in America for electric cars, I wonder if the government has done the math here? htt |
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Electric car shocks V8 set. No sure if this has been posted before. "There's something strange about Tom Short's little yellow Datsun 1200. It might be that it can clear a quarter mile in a lightning-fast 14 seconds. It also might be that you won't hear it when it does. The Taupo me... |
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Electric window on car - help please Can someone tell me if a mechanic is trying to scam me as he tested for the fault and said it was the window regulator that had stopped working so they replaced it, tested it and they said all windows worked. Before I LEFT the workshop, I test |
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Electric car charge cost not woppy weed cost! i only have 1 meter Anytime . Reality not fiction power dont comes from aliens behind the moon for free. So Genesys has 2 pland one 81 cent the other 1$ per day that cost has to be used to calculate your cost to charge your electric car the cost don |
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Electric car - Pre-purchase inspection I was reading the Electric car thread where the cost of running a 2011 Nissan Leaf was discussed. So I'm wondering whether when buying a used EV, who should you get to do a PPI. Would the regular mechanics or people like Car Inspection service |
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Electric Window Stuck in door frame .Why won't it go up?TIA |
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'Electric shock' when getting out of my car I often get a shock getting out of my car when I touch the door to shut it. Only way to avoid it that I have found is to shut the door with my arm rather than my hand. But I often forget. Any ideas how to stop this happening would be appreciated, th |
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Electric CAR are there trouble free as claimed Well if you whatch the video of dr john kelly near the end He mesures a shorted out electric motor on a hybrid, A common problem on high milage cars, He stated. And no he is not a skizo like elon mustard he talks 100% facts i have not seen him say one wro... |
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Honda Odyssey electric window issue The drivers side window has become very hard to get to go either up or down unless assisted by manually pushing/pulling it.Seems worst in the AM, sounds silly but wondering if moisture has anything to do with it. Any ideas/advice appreciated. TIA. |
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2nd round Electric cars are not trouble free as claimed. as i said the tesla drivetrain fails at 40,000 miles Here is 100% proof. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7dCeRm58fo |
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Do electric vehicles have to pay the Auckland levy/tax |
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Jaguar LR to join electric road Jaguar Land Rover going down the electric road 2020. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/09/07/jagua |
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Any1 much on this electric pedal bike 4rm 1day LINK - https://www.1-day.co.nz/products/e-cellerate-27-5in-electric-bike Is it any good? can not find anything online |
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Road user charges for electric cars Any sign that the Government to decide whether there will be any such charges . They still require a road network to drive on. Also the proposed cycle ways need to be paid for |
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Electric Vehicles swt cheers. In ten years time I could be driving a used Tesla, towing my electric dirtbike. Petrol engines will have been recycled into razor blades by then. |
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Will you ever drive an electric car? I dont own one, but im seriously thinking of getting one someday in the far future. No oil changes, coolant, transmission fluids, spark plugs, cam belt \ chain, headgasket. etc, the list goes on yeah the range issue and taking hour |
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Terrano Electric Window Fuses Google is not being very nice to me,I want to know where the fuses, relays and or control units are for the electric windows 1993 Nissan Terrano |
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Electric spray gun Can anyone recommend one to paint a van with, are they any good? |
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91 Suzuki escudo rear electric windows go down fine but won't come up. Left and right. Why? Thanks |
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What year was the electric Light and horn installed on the motorcycle ? |
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How do i remove electric aerial from AU Fairlane? Hi, its in the boot, getting at the motors ok but is there sum kind of special tool to undo the aerial tself? its stopped goin up & down , just stays up but i can hear the motor working, hoping to get a replacement, Thanx |
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Electric Cars Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid for Australasian Safari. http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home/other-news/9005-glenney-to-drive-new-mitsubishi-in-australasian-safari |
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Screeching / graunching electric windows Must be the long dry spell. When I open windows on the car (electric) they make this screeching / graunching sound. Doesn't sound like its doing the car any good and I'm expecting the electric winding motors to blow out or something. Does anyone k... |
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Electric windows not going up my drivers side window has stop working makes a funny noise when it goes down then stops and then only goes up half way any |
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Converting to electric windows I want electric windows in my VT Commodore but it's going to be hell expensive. Guy at the wreckers told me about a power kit that fits on your existing manual crank. Google is not being my friend. Does anyone know of these or where to get them! |
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Auto electric help please - 94 Honda Accord fault Took my car to a panelbeater to get fixed. One of the jobs they did was replace complete rear right tail light. When I picked car up it is showing a fault. As soon as I brake the handbrake and rear brake dash lights come on and stay on. Auto electrician s... |
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Electric rear view mirror & WOF Hi. If the electric rear view mirror doesn't work (won't adjust from the switch), would the car fail WOF! Still can be adjusted by hand though. Cheers. |
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Electric Scooter? Iv got an electric scooter 24v, Powerd by 2 12v 7.2ah batteries, lost charger, is there a mathmatical calculation to work out how long i need to charge them to untill there charged! i have a Varible power supply i can use which can do anywhere from 1-30vo... |
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Anyone used an electric polisher on fibreglass? Yay or Nay! Need to polish the side of the ski, but it's really doing my hands in http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/tools/power-tools/other/auction-545214914.htm thoughts! |
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Electric windows in sliding doors I have a 97 Nissan Prairie and both of the electric windows in the rear sliding doors do not work. I have cleaned the contact terminals in the door jams but still nothing. The central locking still works but no window . Any ideas please! |
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Electric Car Aerial Hi guys, I've got a sweet 94 Ford Probe which i stupidily left the aerial up when i went through the carwash and it got dealt to. I need a replacement, any ideas where and how much etc.cheers in advance |
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Electric mini bike stolen from garage invercargill some low life has taken my sons custom made 48v electric mini bike from our garage itts got a metalic red headlight cluster , 4 black 12v batteries and a rear wheel hub motor |
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Nissan LEAF 100% electric, no gas, zero emission. Slightly 'cheaper' from 69,600 NZD. 1st reference: http://www.nissan.co.nz/zero-emission-electric/leaf/ Will put up some more later :) |
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HONDA ODYSSEY 1996 ELECTRIC DOOR FAULT I have seen old messages on actuators for this model playing up, this particular vehicle has the actuators machine gunning, for want of a better word, is there a symple fix for that.! |
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BMW electric seats does anyone have experience with repairs to the electric seats in a BMW. I am looking for someone with experience. I dont want guesswork please. It is a 328i m series. The recliner motor is working but is not engageing. |
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Electric scooter battery install spark Please help, i purchased a new set of batteries for an electric scooter 4 x 12volt 18amphr each. i took a photo of the wiring of the original dud ones to help on installingthe new ones. They are hooked up in series. On coming to fit the last cable the pos... |
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Electric Mahindra It looks as thoughthe Mahindra Reva designers were inspired by the v8st's spaceframe. http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/mahindra-reva-s-green-manufacturing-facility-slideshow/ |
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Do all electric sunroof make a Loud wind noise when going any speed Upto 100+ its on a 01 vx Commodoreaand he wNt put ur hand up under the cover its damp likesof after going through car wash. seals buggerd maybe! |
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Save fuel. hub electric motors. http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7371166/Bolt-on-kit-could-halve-fuel-consumption |
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Tajima - electric It looks like Japan is changing a bit as a result of the Tsunami. Monster Tajima has an electric protoype for this year's Pikes Peak. http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=nZMOzPe65H8 |
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"breath taking electric vehicles" Just seen the latest AUDI ad on tv , claiming "breath taking electric vehicles" , where are these cars ! Are they talking about mobility scooters ! |
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Electric commodore? http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7314115/Holdens-electric-Commodore |
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Wiring up an electric brake controller Hi, I have a 1994 Landcruiser VX and want to have a go installing a Maxbrake1 proportional electric brake controller, (though I hate electrical work thought I might give it a go installing it).There are 3 wires for the controller- ground,12V power and one... |
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How do you avoid getting ripped off? Auto electric Heya, do auto electricians have a code of conduct! How do you know a job took say, 3 hours & not 2 & a bit hours to do!is there a rounding up system they use!Or are they as honest as the day is long & only charge what they DID do! just curious... |
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Thoughts on Electric Chokes Was thinking of fitting an electric choke to my Holley so it runs better on cold mornings. She just runs a little crappy until warmed up. 351 clevo Holley 750 dp |
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Electric power steering Is this becoming the Norm in new cars. Personally I hate them.Had an importedHonda that seemed to have a mind of its own so took it back after a month and swapped it. They said that they couldn't find fault with it but it was driving me mad. Didn'... |
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Ezi rider scooter electric. Sealed battery 12v 17ha sourced from original factory 4 units will make up the 48v requiredas per ex Sealed battery 12v 17ha . Sourced from Original factory .4 units will make up the 48V required(As per example pictured).anyone sell one found one on trademe but dont want to pay that much |
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WOF question.. Do electric windows have to work for a wof thanks Do electric windows have to work for a WOF! Thanks. |
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Electric Window Motor Need a window motor for a Toyota Stalet 1992. |
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1998 Astra Rear electric window - Blue (LOL) My mothers car broke the window drive in the LH rear door. I found another new aftermarket one however the plug was only 2 pin, not 6 pin like the original. Anyone have any info on these! |
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Ezi rider scooter electric. Ezirider original battery1 x sealed battery single 12v 17ha sourced from original factory 4 units wi Ezirider original battery1 x Sealed battery single 12v 17ha . Sourced from Original factory .4 units will make up the 48V requiredwhere can i get one please |
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New Chinese electric car Cheap to buy and has a device on the front to recharge the batteries as you go along. http://www.3news.co.nz/Pollution-solution-Wind-powered-electric-car-in-China/tabid/417/articleID/254559/Default.aspx |
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Replace electric aerial on 1996 Nissan Terrano Hi I need someone to replace the electric aerial on my Terrano.Happy to pay for labour only.I will supply the aerial.I am in Christchurch. |
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Registering an electric scooter What does this cost! The scooter is new but never been registered. Should I avoid this! What do you think! Thanks. |
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Electric scooter I have purchased an electric scooter with top speed of 40km/hr. Does it need registering! The past 3 owners did not so it has never been registered. |
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Electric braking wiring cost hi have purchased trailer that has electric brakes, how much rufly wud i expect too pay too get my ute fitted with correct electrical flttings |
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Can one buy a tiny electric angle grinder? Had a little google and can only see the standard 4 1/2' ones. I need to get into a tight spot and cut some steel. I imagine a little model maker's angle grinder would do the trick. Do these exist! |
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Laurel electric issues in the weekend when on the track the fuel pump and ecu fuse blew, put another fuse in then next time on the track happened again, figured out fuel pump had bad earth so fixed that, then next time on the track the fuse didnt blow but the engine started pop... |
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Electric bikes who else uses them for work! I do |
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Electric Windows at Rear of a Mitsi RVR I've got a 1999 with a sliding door on each side.They're a bit stuffy in the back with only the front doors with windows.What's the feasibility of putting either electric or wind-up windows in the back doors! |
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Best person to fix electric windows on VW. Advice One window the motor stopped pushing the wondow over half way and the other seemed to jump off the runners. Who would be best suited to repair them! Normal mechanic, auto electrician, VW specialist! I realise it will prob cost a bit and I want to go to th... |
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Electric Windows Problem So my car battery went completely dead the other day, to the point where the lights on the dash wouldn't even come up when you turned the key. Charged the battery and car starts up again. The control panel on the drivers door for the electric windows ... |
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