Automatic car wash switch re-location.
#1
Thread Starter
Automatic car wash switch re-location.
This weekend's car-irritation session involved finally installing the '02 dash-mounted headlight washer switch.
The wiring is what you'd expect, two thin ones for the light and two thicker ones for the control unit switching.
I had to bring a new loom back from the centre console, behind the foam rubber thing around the gear lever, through the middle of the H-bone and hoiked it out from under the SRS controller, using a pair of forceps! Then it was straightforward to run it to the new switch.
The controller is already under the dash, but breaking into the existing looms is not really feasible.
The console and dash switches now have a nice symmetry and are more ergonomic.
And no more cold showers tiggered by unwitting passengers.
Special thanks to S2uk for supplying the switch & blank.
The wiring is what you'd expect, two thin ones for the light and two thicker ones for the control unit switching.
I had to bring a new loom back from the centre console, behind the foam rubber thing around the gear lever, through the middle of the H-bone and hoiked it out from under the SRS controller, using a pair of forceps! Then it was straightforward to run it to the new switch.
The controller is already under the dash, but breaking into the existing looms is not really feasible.
The console and dash switches now have a nice symmetry and are more ergonomic.
And no more cold showers tiggered by unwitting passengers.
Special thanks to S2uk for supplying the switch & blank.
#2
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that must be me your thanking> glad you got it so quick as well.
any good at other wiring? i have all the bits needed for a glass screen demister and have no idea of how to wire it up.
any good at other wiring? i have all the bits needed for a glass screen demister and have no idea of how to wire it up.
#3
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Hi!
Yes sorry, dyslexia rules KO!
I was surprised when it arrived Saturday morning. Has the kite turned up yet?
I should imagine the HRW's all just plug n' play, but I don't actually remember seeing a spare connector near the handbrake. I'll check the wiring diagram.
Yes sorry, dyslexia rules KO!
I was surprised when it arrived Saturday morning. Has the kite turned up yet?
I should imagine the HRW's all just plug n' play, but I don't actually remember seeing a spare connector near the handbrake. I'll check the wiring diagram.
#4
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,May 16 2005, 12:25 PM
Hi!
Yes sorry, dyslexia rules KO!
I was surprised when it arrived Saturday morning. Has the kite turned up yet?
I should imagine the HRW's all just plug n' play, but I don't actually remember seeing a spare connector near the handbrake. I'll check the wiring diagram.
Yes sorry, dyslexia rules KO!
I was surprised when it arrived Saturday morning. Has the kite turned up yet?
I should imagine the HRW's all just plug n' play, but I don't actually remember seeing a spare connector near the handbrake. I'll check the wiring diagram.
its rather hard to explain what i have but all wiring that comes with the hard top i have, black rubber groment plug in thing switch that sits in centre consol for rear screen demister, then the stuff thats wired into the car which some of it goes back to a earth in the boot with a relay i have all that and then three wires whcih go to the front of the drivers side so if you could see what the wiring diagram shows that would be great.
no kite has come as yet but i am sure it will arrive tomorrow.
#6
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Ah, that makes some sense, 'cause mine has nothing like that either!
Right, I'd imagine one of those three wires is thicker, takes the power from a fuse to the switch via the relay.
The other two will be thin, and they illuminate/dim the switch. The earth for the whole caboodle is as you say, anchored somewhere more convenient.
There is a spare connector on the under-dash fuse block, that is live with the ignition, as a power source. We'll need an in-line fuse and a spade connector.
If I'm right about the illumination, they can be spliced into one of the centre console switches' lights. The amperage is minimal.
Right, I'd imagine one of those three wires is thicker, takes the power from a fuse to the switch via the relay.
The other two will be thin, and they illuminate/dim the switch. The earth for the whole caboodle is as you say, anchored somewhere more convenient.
There is a spare connector on the under-dash fuse block, that is live with the ignition, as a power source. We'll need an in-line fuse and a spade connector.
If I'm right about the illumination, they can be spliced into one of the centre console switches' lights. The amperage is minimal.
#7
Fraser,
Have a quick look behind the passenger side rear panel. As you know I have mucho experience of rear panels etc
When I was there, there was a plug/socket in the loom. OK mine is an 01 so you might not have it in the loom but worth a look see. Just DON'T BREAK ANYTHING
Have a quick look behind the passenger side rear panel. As you know I have mucho experience of rear panels etc
When I was there, there was a plug/socket in the loom. OK mine is an 01 so you might not have it in the loom but worth a look see. Just DON'T BREAK ANYTHING
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#8
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Did this a while ago - one of the best mods I ever did !
Please post details of the rear demister switch wiring as my summer project is to change the 00 hood for 02 hood.
Thanks
Bharat
Please post details of the rear demister switch wiring as my summer project is to change the 00 hood for 02 hood.
Thanks
Bharat
#9
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I have taken the rear panels off and i have no such socket/plug, i did take all of this from tintops old car so its just a case of finding out how it all wires up.
I am guessing nobody has done this as yet so it will be a first, i just dont like having something not workign and if i fit a new hood which is in the plan i want the whole thing to work as its intended.
I am guessing nobody has done this as yet so it will be a first, i just dont like having something not workign and if i fit a new hood which is in the plan i want the whole thing to work as its intended.