[freelancer6202]

Originally Posted by Lone Ranger

I figured this was probably the best thread to get some inputs!

The Issue and the (intended!) fix: My Jimny has very weak (halogen) cabin lighting and I've struggled to find stuff when it's pitch dark. I bought these LED light strips from Amazon Japan to replace the stock halogen lamps with.

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I had no trouble replacing the front light and the light in the boot. However, for the light above the rear seat, it appears the connector is different (The five door Jimny is not sold in Japan).

The connector I think need looks like this (The front LED strip had one that looked just like the halogen bulb it replaced).

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The question: If I get this connecter, what would be the safest way to join the two? I want to ensure I do it properly, since I would not want to mess up my electricals!

If it is not recommended, I will have to buy something like this.

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Ideally though I would like to make use of the one I already have.

Any guidance will be much appreciated - I don't have much experience with electrical DIY, so you might have to really dumb things down for me !

Always remember red is live, black is ground. Connectors both male and female, for two wires can be bought on amazon provided you have a crimp tool with crimps. Another option is splicing the wires, twisting them nicely and tape it, although slightly risky, it will get the job done. Since color coded wiring is already present on battery side, you can easily identify and use whatever tools are available for this DIY.

[freelancer6202]

Originally Posted by Amrik Singh

A good collection for DIYer.
Few items which you may be having but not listed.
Allen Keys Set
Files Set
"C" Clamps
Inspection Light
Rivette Gun

Maybe other members can suggest more.

I have C clamps for wood work, rivette gun is on the list. I also have a two post hydraulic lift scheduled to be installed in my home garage this week for restoring my late father's 2000 Daewoo Nexia.

[Lone Ranger]

Originally Posted by freelancer6202

provided you have a crimp tool with crimps.

I don't have a crimp tool, but I will pick up one (will be useful to have one in the kit!). Thank you very much for taking the time and helping out!

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

I just picked up this little set of various bits.
These days if you try to open up say a mixer, vacuum cleaner of coffee maker you are likely to find none of your regular screw drivers will fit.

I had to open an electric Iron for someone, to repair connection of electric cord. All local electrical repair shops had declined because it was fitted with Tamper proof screw.
I used electric drill with HSS drill bit and cut away the head of screw, opened the cover and removed the screw with Plier gripping the remainder of it. It was replaced with identical ordinary screw.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by vamsi.vadrevu

I would strongly advise that you make the cables yourself.

And it would be costly. Copper is expensive and a long enough cable will be expensive too.

Playing in Desert in Dubai, we didn't have the luxury of Parkng SUV's next to each other in need of Jump Start. Off the shelf Jump Start cables were of inadequate length and poor quality. I took a pair of long 4mm sq. 3- Core cables, twisted all three wires together and into spring Connector. One each for both Battery Terminal, Colour coded. Never had any problem. Still have them here in Delhi. Not much in use now.

[Thad E Ginathom]

These days, tamper-proof bits are so easily available that no device is truly tamper-proof. I'd say that everybody in this thread ought to invest in at least one extensive bit collection. My biggest set is over 100 bits! Yes, 98% will go forever unused, but the other two percent make it worthwhile!

The only thing with removing such screws is that we should consider that they may be there for a reason beyond making stuff harder for customers to repair themselves: there may be dangerous components in there that, for instance, can hold a charge for quite a while after the device is turned off.

Be well-equipped... but stay safe

[TopLiveCentre]

These ramps can considerably hoist my car and jeep so that you are underneath them without trouble. I am sometimes still paranoid and support the platform with jack stands

[govigov]

Originally Posted by TopLiveCentre

These ramps can considerably hoist my car and jeep so that you are underneath them without trouble. I am sometimes still paranoid and support the platform with jack stands

Where did you get those? I am trying to get such a pair for a really long time now.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by TopLiveCentre

These ramps can considerably hoist my car and jeep so that you are underneath them without trouble. I am sometimes still paranoid and support the platform with jack stands

This looks quite sturdy! Can you share the technical specifications/ drawing of this?

What does it cost approximately and how much does it weigh?

[TopLiveCentre]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

This looks quite sturdy! Can you share the technical specifications/ drawing of this?

What does it cost approximately and how much does it weigh?

Will soon upload the details.

I made it myself with the help of a welder and it cost me around Rs.12000 including labour. It is a lot much cheaper than your life As for the weight, it is quite heavy and I can just about carry it around. You can always fix wheels to deal with that if it's a problem for you. The angles are 7mm thick and it is really robust. The space you get under these once the car is lifted is unbelievable.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by TopLiveCentre

These ramps can considerably hoist my car and jeep so that you are underneath them without trouble. I am sometimes still paranoid and support the platform with jack stands

I am afraid that if driving up this ramp, one speeds up more than required, the leading edge may raise up as the Tyre hits the Stopper.
IMO, the base should extend further ahead by a Foot or so.

[TopLiveCentre]

Originally Posted by Amrik Singh

I am afraid that if driving up this ramp, one speeds up more than required, the leading edge may raise up as the Tyre hits the Stopper.

Never fear, the two parts of the ramp are firmly bolted together to take care of that. I will soon upload videos of how this is done.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by TopLiveCentre

Never fear, the two parts of the ramp are firmly bolted together to take care of that. I will soon upload videos of how this is done.

When the Tyre reaches the maximum distance and touches the Stop Bar, weight of the car on leading edge would be marginally less and could rise up if jerk is applied on the Stop Bar. Extension of Base forward would eliminate this.

Otherwise, it is a good job.

[TopLiveCentre]

Originally Posted by TopLiveCentre

I will soon upload videos of how this is done.

Please view the video to allay your fears. The platform on which the car stands cannot be compromised.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO5v...onthegiddymast

[sagarpadaki]

Is there a well-designed hacksaw blade holder in the market? I have the generic one like this
https://www.moglix.com/visko-236-woo...msn2r5u3n2k441

and I find that it gets stuck when sawing small tree branches. On top of it I am not able to apply both downward and forward force for cutting. The position of the handle makes it very unergonomic and once the palm starts to sweat a bit its game over.