Thread: Electrical component required

have you searched the RS component catologue?

if they dont have it you wont find one.

cheers phil

Erich, I'd expect it to self-reset after it cools down. I can't help you with an alternative though.

If needs be, you could mount a replacement externally - but you'd know that given your electrical background.

What about from another European electric seat? Have you tried Peugot or Volvo etc? They could all be using a common part and you may get one from a different seat.

Originally Posted by discowhite

have you searched the RS component catologue?

if they dont have it you wont find one.

cheers phil

Hi, yes, I have checked out RS Components, Farnell, and a few motor suppliers. Also checked the Web for similar items and there are a few listings of current limiting bi-metal devices, but no suppliers.

Land Rover can't help either. They have offered to reduce the price of the motoe by $100 as it is in stock and a dead part.

Thanks, Erich

Originally Posted by dm_td5

What about from another European electric seat? Have you tried Peugot or Volvo etc? They could all be using a common part and you may get one from a different seat.

The electric windows in the Series2 Disco have the current limiting done in the BCU I think, however the electric windows in the Defenders have no such luxuries as a BCU and use similar devices in the motors, but the current range is different.

It depends on the types of controls the motors have.

I have yet to look at the P38 but I think their current limiting for the seat controls is done from a central unit, not at the motor.

Thanks, Erich

Originally Posted by p38arover

Erich, I'd expect it to self-reset after it cools down. I can't help you with an alternative though.

If needs be, you could mount a replacement externally - but you'd know that given your electrical background.

Hi Ron,

yes they are supposed to reset 35 seconds after an overload, but this device has a high resustance all the time.

Erich

I think my old man has one in his shed.............

Originally Posted by andrew e

I think my old man has one in his shed.............

Can he remember where?