LHD Wiring Harness

alansvw Wolfsburg Wizard

426 posts · joined May 2005 · 11 Dec 2014, 11:19 pm

#1005091

Has anyone tried to use a LHD Wiring Harness in RHD vehicle. The prices they charge for a harness in the US makes it tempting to give it a try, I realise some wires will be too short and others too long , but is it still worth it?

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Dec 2014, 6:25 am

#1005098

Yes,easy to do. I used one in my Oval. Only had to lengthen the 3 wires at the head light dip switch and shorten the ones for the speedo(gen and oil light) It was nearly 10 years ago, but I remember it being real easy. From memory the speedo and dip switch are the only 2 things that are in a different position between LH and RH drive. I used the og wires from the old loom for the 3 wires I extended .

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1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 12 Dec 2014, 7:28 am

#1005100

alansvw wrote:Has anyone tried to use a LHD Wiring Harness in RHD vehicle. The prices they charge for a harness in the US makes it tempting to give it a try, I realise some wires will be too short and others too long , but is it still worth it?

What model?????

Makes a big diffeence.

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Dec 2014, 8:09 am

#1005105

Exactly, lenghtening all the wires to the fuse box, steering column and speedo in a 12 volt bug is a shit load of wires.

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1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 12 Dec 2014, 9:12 am

#1005110

Joel wrote:Exactly, lenghtening all the wires to the fuse box, steering column and speedo in a 12 volt bug is a shit load of wires.

More joins = more problems.

What is wrong with the old loom?

People pull out original looms and replace them with cheap aftermarket crap and then have problems.

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

gordysbeetle Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Jun 2011 · 12 Dec 2014, 6:15 pm

#1005133

I brought one for my 68 and never used it. Rewired it all using mainly 7core trailer wire. Ran an industrial data cable for gauges and a heavy main power wire.

alansvw Wolfsburg Wizard

426 posts · joined May 2005 · 13 Dec 2014, 1:15 am

#1005151

Its to go in a 61 ghia , converting to 12v . I still have old loom but would like to update as body off and in primmer so thought it a good time.

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1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 13 Dec 2014, 6:18 am

#1005154

What is the condition of the old loom?

Replacement may be a downgrade.

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂