Mk1 Escort RS 2000 Re Assembly Episode 15 wiring, Fuses and Relays

[@RajendraSingh-uj7id]

This is by far one the best builds I have ever followed,your approach is just perfect , function and durability are well thought out. You know what you want and your patience is paying off. Great job chap , keep chipping away at it

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks very much👍 really appreciate the comment.

[@davidgreen7841]

Excellent video on wiring and 1st class on what you have produced there. Your the first person who I've been able to understand on the wiring, relays and fuses. Again excellent content and workmanship Craig. All the best 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks David. I do think that many people over complicate explaining things because they assume people know a lot already, where as i always try and start from the very basics so that even people who haven’t attempted it before, should hopefully understand. Only problem with that is it bores some people. Pleased i managed to achieve explaining that then 👍

[@davidgreen7841]

@@performanceclassics1986 No pal. I had a lightbulb moment when watching it. I understand why a lot of older Ford's of that age catch fire. The wiring is simple enough in a Escort but even without looking at the wiring diagram now , there's a few bits not fused and even the switches should be on relays such as the wipers, lights, rear heated screen. Also as you mentioned the fuel pump, ecu, and radiator fans too. I thought I would mention too regarding the fuel cut out switch. Most ecu's will cut the fuel pump in the event of a accident etc. If you think about it it would be looking at the engine position sensor mainly. If the engine isn't reading a signal the pump stops too. The only other time the pump is on when the engine isn't spinning is when it priming the system and the ecu only let's it run for a few seconds.

[@performanceclassics1986]

@@davidgreen7841 great point David. My mate actually said exactly the same yesterday and your both absolutely right. Im now thinking that controlling both the cooling fan and fuel pump relays from the ECU are the way to go. I do like the idea of the ecu being in control of everything 😎

[@dudleywordley6986]

Another great video, I don't find any aspects of this build boring! What I hate about some other channels builds are they wizz through a project and show you bugger all..

[@performanceclassics1986]

Really pleased to hear that. Last thing i want to do is bore people and sometimes i wonder if i am. Thanks for clearing that up 👍

[@andymurdoch1346]

Great video Craig. Wiring is probably more important than any other part of the car as an electrical fire can destroy a very expensive car in minutes. Also a common source of retirement on rallies due to a simple poor connection that's not easy to trace at the side of the road. Another top quality job.

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks very much Andy and yes very very true

[@philtucker1224]

Nice job Craig, the wiring is just as important as the shiny bits and ultimately critical to the quality of the build. Well done, great series, great car. Live long and prosper young man! 👍🇬🇧😊

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks phil. I agree it is very important. So so many people hate wiring and therefore pay it very little attention.

[@iancairns7398]

This is a great tutorial video on the basics of wiring, this has helped me loads in understanding the basics of wiring a car. 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Really pleased about that Ian. I always try and keep things simple because i always find that experts in their fields, always assume that everybody knows far more than they do so i try and start from basics so that people who haven’t done it before can hopefully gain something from it. Thanks Ian.

[@cloudninephoto]

Nice. Enjoying the build. I had a Sierra 20i GLS back in the day. It broke down at exactly the same spot on my way to work on three separate occasions. It was on a steep hill. The fuel pump cutoff switch is in the spare wheel well. It had filled with water and when I drove up the hill the water sloshed back and shorted it. 😂😂. The joys of motoring.

[@performanceclassics1986]

🤣 yes they really do test our patience at times. Sometimes you just think to yourself, why do we bother with cars 🤣

[@seanoconnor5737]

Looking good, Great explanation of wiring & relays very interesting.

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Sean 👍

[@andyjrichie6709]

Wiring is wiring , it's still need talking about , that will help someone in distress. Great video

[@performanceclassics1986]

Hopefully it will Jakey. Thanks 👍

[@peterfuchs7822]

Very well explained Craig, great video. Clean to the last details.

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks peter. Much appreciated 👍

[@tonyaylott4114]

What a piece of art Craig, great work mate, you make it look so easy, it's over my head lol

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Tony. Im sure you could achieve the same from the work ive seen of yours 👍

[@RS20O0]

That mounting bracket looks superb, well done. I remember working for Rover and getting a lot of 200s/400s come in on recovery trucks and all they need was the inertia switch button pressing. It was located under centre console and if I remember correctly you could pull ashtray out and squeeze your finger in to reset it.

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Steve. Yeah they are a great safety device but can be a pain in the arse also 🤣. My mate hit a deer many years ago and afterwards his car wouldn’t start. I searched under the bonnet, found it, reset it and off he went with a fairly damaged bumper and bonnet 🤣

[@johnrowell942]

Great job on the fuse boxs and wire diagrams. Thank you

[@zUniiiique]

Love the videos, just watch the mk1 upto date can’t wait for the next one

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Scotty 👍

[@stegradon7827]

Good stuff, enjoyed this one. Neat and tidy job.

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks very much 👍

[@docsbmw525i]

Excellent, love the wiring, it’s got to be done and despite what you think it is very informative and interesting, as usual top draw 👍👍👍👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks very much 👍 Appreciate that. I have so so much more wiring to do that i keep putting off 🤦‍♂️

[@RobinHood-he9ik]

Keep on doing what you doing...excellent work!!! Inspirational 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks very much Robin 👍

[@Vehicledefencekeys]

Thanks for the informative video. Will deffo help me in. My mk2 build 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks. I really hope it does help in some way 👍

[@andyhopkinson2708]

Very informative episode 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger]

was just wondering how relays work yesterday, i kid you not. thanks.

[@performanceclassics1986]

🤣 Brilliant thats crazy. Pleased that came in useful then 👍

[@Ncinfulleffect]

good effort bro......................................................

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Neil 👍

[@stewriley1183]

Thought to myself the other week, he’s an electrician this lad (seeing the containment in your garage) 😂 knew it 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

🤣 10/10 If you cant make use of your own skills in your garage, why have them 🤣🤣🤣

[@stewriley1183]

@@performanceclassics1986 also as a spark, Jack of all trades 👍 tbh, if I was wrong then my option B was that you had done your time at M-Sport. Good work as always btw

[@performanceclassics1986]

@@stewriley1183 Thanks Stew much appreciated 👍

[@PROlegend-pb6vm]

We always need a bracket!

[@JoseMartins-wn2mg]

👍🤔 Very nice explanation.

[@peterfuchs7822]

Thanks Craig very well solved the fuse/relay box. Great job. By the way what power steering did you use. Can you send me a link please. Thanks

[@performanceclassics1986]

I haven’t actually got the power steering yet Peter but I’m going to be purchasing it shortly. Have a look at a company called Easy Steer or Mk2 mania . They do the electric power steering kits which is basically an adapted vauxhall corsa unit. Have a chat with them Peter. They are also on facebook.

[@peterfuchs7822]

@@performanceclassics1986 thanks Craig

[@ianroberts8692]

YEA I agree, good informative vid 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Ian 👍

[@sillysodus0]

After watching all these videos I'm thinking this car should be put into production, I'd love one! Exact same, all the details are so perfect, I built a mk2 in the 90s and it's just crap compared to this

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks for the great comment. I would love to be in a position to produce them for customers. That would be a dream job 😎

[@hankburton2043]

Relay for the lights ? Great vid by the way

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks 👍. Looking through the wiring diagrams, there was never relays fitted into the headlight circuits. I can only assume that the headlight switch is rated over 10amps because thats the headlight fuse rating. They actually pull less current than you think. Especially with the new lower consumption LED light filaments that ive now fitted 😎

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

Cheers 🥃👍

[@carlomahony3016]

Fair play if I only had half of your knowledge

[@performanceclassics1986]

Thanks Carl. Much appreciated 👍

[@iansearle3967]

Am I odd. I love doing and watching wiring

[@performanceclassics1986]

🤣 No i don’t mind it either Ian.

[@michaellecky6438]

Nice but would be nicer on a hinged bracket

[@performanceclassics1986]

Funnily enough this did cross my mind 🤣

[@michaellecky6438]

@@performanceclassics1986 only needs to swing Down 5 or 6 inches so wires should be ok and you would be a lot happier and impressed with the result and your fabrication skills .A good lock would be required.

[@performanceclassics1986]

@@michaellecky6438 theres only 1 issue. The hinge down would be hugely restricted by the power steering motor. It would probably only hinge down an inch or 2 max 🤦‍♂️

[@michaellecky6438]

@@performanceclassics1986 would that be the case under all circumstances ,or could a newly designed fuse box backplate be made that would clear the power steering motor . Or as you are still in the process of installing and wiring why not put under dash on passenger side. Im not saying do this big but did you know you can now get mini consumer units for cars now with MCB type circuit breakers ..Retropowercars are gonna try one in one of their rebuilds

[@performanceclassics1986]

@@michaellecky6438 it would be difficult to re fabricate just due to room. Im thinking of fitting a glove box on passenger side, hence not fitting it on that side. Otherwise, passenger side would be a better option in fairness.

[@tat2dpom]

Take ya seats out bro for under dash work 😝😝😝😝

[@performanceclassics1986]

I nearly did Scott and to be honest i think i will have to going forward because i still have a fair amount to do under the dash 🤦‍♂️

[@DidYhim]

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