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  1. nextalcupfan

    803 Pre-heat run-away

    I went out to my 803a and got some measurements to add to the pile. Both heaters in series 0.4-0.5ohm Single Heater 0.2-0.3ohm Voltage at first heater in series 24V Voltage at second heater in series 12V Amperage 62A per pair of heaters Ohm and Voltage readings were taken on a Fluke...
  2. nextalcupfan

    803 Pre-heat run-away

    Yes that's a Mk3. You got lucky, those Mk3's can be tricky to find and expensive. I had a Mk1 in my set and replaced it with a Mk3 last year, I think it was nearly $200.
  3. nextalcupfan

    803 Pre-heat run-away

    If you look at the back of the switch you'll see a diode. It's jumping pin 1 and 7. That powers the preheat during cranking no matter the ambient.
  4. nextalcupfan

    803 Pre-heat run-away

    The preheat relay is energized when the S1 is in the start position. The Blue style S1 switch is known for it's contacts sticking internally seemingly at random. I recommend you undo the main wire to the heaters (116A) and use a volt meter to determine if you have voltage. Start at the output...
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