Hi Guys,
Sorry for Noob question, does the MX5 (NA) run on 12V setting?
My Q is related to sourcing the right gauges.
Cheers,
Ray
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All modern cars run a 12V system with negative earth.
In the old days many cars ran only 6V and had poor starters and headlights because of it and there was a mixture of both positive and negative earths whihc drove radio makers and auto electricians crazy.
A few years ago, there was a push to move cars up to 42V to run all of the electronics and electrical acessories a lot better, and they were also trying to have the starter motor and alternator joined into one unit.
There are a number of advantages to running 42V systems as against a 12v system, but in the end, the car makers just wanted to remain with the status quo and stay with the 12v.
In the old days many cars ran only 6V and had poor starters and headlights because of it and there was a mixture of both positive and negative earths whihc drove radio makers and auto electricians crazy.
A few years ago, there was a push to move cars up to 42V to run all of the electronics and electrical acessories a lot better, and they were also trying to have the starter motor and alternator joined into one unit.
There are a number of advantages to running 42V systems as against a 12v system, but in the end, the car makers just wanted to remain with the status quo and stay with the 12v.
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