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Subject Topic: canbus on a ford mk7
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06/12/2011 at 10:36pm
 Location: Liverpool
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Hi, can anybody explain what the hell  is  a canbus, i have been told that i can't wire any extras ie, running day lights and a very loud air horn that i removed from my talisman and put them on my hobby based ford, has anyone else overcome this problem and how  do i go about it, cheers.

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06/12/2011 at 10:55pm
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Hey Wineciccio you have to take it to your local autolec , it is all to do with modern electrics if you attempt anything yourself you will end up blowing ecu,s and all manor of things .

Hope this helps a little

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06/12/2011 at 10:57pm
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Have a look here, this might explain it though I don't know if it's relevant to your vehicle http://www.bridgwater-electronics.co.uk/p_59_What+is+CAN+Bus%3F.php

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The day running lights should be programmed in as they are law in some countries. Your Ford van dealer should be able to activate them.


07/12/2011 at 8:52pm
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Thank you for the replies, it still does not register with my brain, but what if i take power straight from the   battery and used in line fuses?

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Have you got the DRL's already? If so, use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Day-Time-Running-Light-Switch-Automatic-DRL-Lamp-/260798015020?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb8c5e62c#ht_1953wt_1413

If not, buy a full DRL kit that includes one.

Or pay stealer prices for retrofit kit.

Can't help on the air horn.

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