Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

Hi all.

I wish to fit a dual battery system, but intend to use old school technology. The battery and cables are alreay fitted and I now need to fit the solenoid.

The large terminals are easy: connect in line with the battery cable to the second battery. The smaller terminals (activation of coil) negative goes to earth but the positive? Can I connect direct to the battery (with in line fuse)or do I need to go scratching for a positive wire from the ignition switch?

Thanks

best is to find a 12v source that is live with engine running but not when the engine cranks.

Thanks 4ePikanini.

I dug out an old article which prefered the Natioanl Luna unit but the only magic in this is there is a delay timer relay which only kicks after about 30 seconds to pull the solenoid in. Any idea where to get one of these relays?

Mitsu Fan wrote:Thanks 4ePikanini.

I dug out an old article which prefered the Natioanl Luna unit but the only magic in this is there is a delay timer relay which only kicks after about 30 seconds to pull the solenoid in. Any idea where to get one of these relays?

Stocked at most 4x4 centres - Outdoor Warehouse typically has a rack full of National Luna components. Can also be sourced at Frontrunner fitment centres etc.

Bought the Cole Hersee solenoid Part number 24059 (85Amp 12V) directly from the distributors Cariboo Distributors (http://www.cariboodistributors.com) in Pretoria 012 660 2222. You have to pay cash as they don't normally deal with the public. I just arrived (it looked like a house) and they sold to me.They also sell the Brad Harris connectors. If I remember correctly I paid about 50% of the price asked by National Luner. I also connected the relay activation coil to my cigarette lighter positive to ensure that it cannot stay on when the car is turned off. See my article https://www.pajeroclub.co.za/forum/view ... =27&t=4669

Hope this helps you.