CBS module to alternator wiring

Started by Mickyb, August 14, 2025, 11:49:48 AM

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Mickyb

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  I'm starting to wire up my beetle based trike and I'm using a CBS module and need some help please.
  The standard beetle wiring is B+ from alternator to the battery via the starter motor and the D+ to the ignition switch via the warning light in the speedo.

  The CBS diagram says B+ to upper 5 and D+ to upper 8 via ignition waring light.

  So should I just use only the standard beetle wiring and not wire it via the module OR use the module wiring instead ?
   
   If i use the CBS module I'm not sure what size wire to run from B+ to the module they say use 65/030 which i think is 35amp wire will that be ok as the alternator is             
   55amp

   Also can you use a LED light as a ignition warning light.

   Thanks 
 

snoopy

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For 55 amp alternator you need at least 60amp continuous  wire From alt to battery the cbs module will be up front and supply  the power to circuits and needs a wire capable of carrying the amps that all the circuits consume  x2  . LED is no good for alt warning light it needs a bulb

Paul1953

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LED is fine providing......  You use reverse positive versions which are readily available. And a resistance across the led for alternator/dynamo indication. I used the original incadescent bulb wired in parallel across the led. All my dash bulbs, speedo etc, are led and have been 100% reliable for the last 6 years

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