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LHD Wiring Harness
alansvw - December 11th, 2014 at 11:19 PM

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 - December 12th, 2014 at 06:25 AM

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 .


AA003 - December 12th, 2014 at 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by alansvw
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.


Joel - December 12th, 2014 at 08:09 AM

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


AA003 - December 12th, 2014 at 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by Joel
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.


gordysbeetle - December 12th, 2014 at 06:15 PM

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 - December 13th, 2014 at 01:15 AM

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.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/alansvw/ka1.jpg


AA003 - December 13th, 2014 at 06:18 AM

What is the condition of the old loom?

Replacement may be a downgrade.