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 alansvw
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| posted on December 11th, 2014 at 11:19 PM |
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LHD Wiring Harness
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?
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| posted on December 12th, 2014 at 06:25 AM |
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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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AA003
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| posted on December 12th, 2014 at 07:28 AM |
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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?
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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!
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Joel
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| posted on December 12th, 2014 at 08:09 AM |
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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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AA003
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| posted on December 12th, 2014 at 09:12 AM |
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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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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!
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| posted on December 12th, 2014 at 06:15 PM |
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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.
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alansvw
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| posted on December 13th, 2014 at 01:15 AM |
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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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| posted on December 13th, 2014 at 06:18 AM |
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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!
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