Paul H

Thanks Mark for the explanation and on reflection I'll not complicate matters and leave the system as it is. What colour wire should the Hotpoint switch feed be ? Paul

Hi Mark is "feedback" the same as "sneak current " ? Paul

Thinking about it there would be an issue in adding wiring from the hotpoint switch to the the wipers , so with one push you would have a wash wipe function - As an electrical newbie is this practical , if so would a relay be recommended ? Lastly because my Vitesse has lots of red wires everywhere including the the electric washers what colour wire should I change to - I was thinking purple Paul

Update - the Hotpoint pressure switch arrived and surprised how small it was - approx 50mm diameter - I blew down the inlet pipe and there was an audible click indicating the switch was operating. - I removed the plastic clip with wire cutters so the base plate was flat With the clip removed I added a strip of aluminium held on with JB Weld The switch wires fit on the 2 middle spades This is the original toggle switch for the washers This pic shows the pressure switch attached to inner bulkhead and with tubing added - You need to block off one of the tube outlets on the original switch bellows - simply add a piece of tubing with a screw blocking the hole - Attach the plastic tubing from the pump switch to the second outlet - Thats it you can now use the wipers and electric screen wash at the same time - I need to tidy up the wiring and working on this now Cracking mod for under a tenner Paul

No quite tools but educational videos which might suit some - the yearly sub is close to £50 - I purchased a year on a special offer for £12.00 now its down to £4 for a year - Pretty sure this link will work if not PM me and ill forward the email - Skillshack Video Link Paul

Here's a set of ramps I picked up from Ebay for £45.00 - very heavy and the ramps come off to aid accessibility, I plan to have wooden blocks to to "chock" the raising platform, just to be extra safe . There is a giant wingnut which raises the platform Paul

The secondhand CJ Autos ramps do appear occasionally on Ebay though they still make good money IIRC last ones were £140 ish Paul

Thanks for the info , another reason for keeping the relay as the audible click confirms the OD is working Regards Paul

Thanks Richard - appreciated and will laminate your PDF for ref purposes The plan is to change as many red wires as possible to the correct colour and route as per wiring diagram - There looks to be a lot of bullet connectors under the dash mainly for the red wire additions which I dont like and was planning to replace with spade connectors - see pic I found this YouTube video helpful Paul

Hi Richard - didnt realise this was the inline fuse I was looking for - thought it was aftermarket fuse because of the additional untidy red wires - It does have a 35amp glass fuse Thanks again Paul

Found this connector behind the Millboard - Is this an aftermarket fitting or the fuse im looking for ?- See pic Paul

Hi Dave - thanks for pic - I have the same setup and confirming the heater control ( 1st Switch) when pulled has a series of notches to control the heater valve. Incidentally my blower switch position is different to yours - Up is off and mine would be on with the horizontal positioning in your pic Paul

Hi Pete , thanks for that. I will try to keep the relay in the engine bay for accessibility . The audible clicking I can hear on flicking the column stick is that from the relay or solenoid or both ? Paul

I will relocate to gain some space. The relay is just 18 months old Paul

There was me thinking it was a type of relay ? Paul

Thanks Richard, especially the thin wall suggestion as had planned classic cable . First job before the big switch is to replace dynamo with an alternator . Paul

Thanks John. newbie ? What’s IIRC ???? Paul

Thanks for updates . Steve’s pic confirms the handbook is wrong Paul

Thanks for info, I was looking in the wrong place? I assumed the fuse was behind the dashboard. I will post a pic of the fuse when I find it Thanks for info Paul

The WSM says that apart from the main fuse box there is a line fuse connection behind the dash which protects the front parking circuit , the tail lamp circuit, and the panel lights circuit. I cant find this fuse connection - Any clues as to what im looking for, where its located . Any help appreciated Paul

Still in the planning stage for upgrading the fuse box on my Mk 2 Vitesse to a more modern set up .The overdrive relay - see pic takes up a lot of room - If I need the space can I change the relay to the modern cube style ? Paul

Is the Vitesse Mk2 Handbook correct ? Page 7 shows the Controls Instruments & Indicators - RHD - My interest is 1 - Air Distribution Control & 2 . Heat Control see pic The Handbook definition for 1 - Air Distribution Control is - See Pic . This suggests the control is for the heatbox ie screen or cabin - My setup has the same instrument knobs but 1 controls the heater valve & 2 controls the interior cabin flow The handook should be correct and pardon the phrase are my knobs on the wrong way - see pic Any input welcomed Paul

Thanks Darren, just purchased a used pressure switch from EBay . £7.99 delivered . Could have purchased new at approx £20. Paul.

My Vitesse currently has a toggle switch to operate to washers. It’s an after market setup with the switch under the dash . It’s a bit awkward to use the wipers and washers so considering going back to the original setup or can I convert the original “pusher” into a switch . Any advice welcome Paul

Joined up with the Brass Monkey Run today . Organised by ICENI car club , American muscle cars , trucks. Good turnout with over 150 cars . Trip was from Brandon to Wells next sea . Good to be on the road Paul