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[sprocketdiver]

Hey guys. Needing some help, reverse lights are not working. know circuit runs threw oil pressure switch, checked all that.
Pulled off cabin wiring covers and the panic has set in. Exposed wires everywhere. Broken wires, God aweful mess.
I'm in wagga. Can anybody help? I don't know the first thing about electrics. Want to strip out eveyring not needed and ensue what Is, is working properly.
Numbers 0410648994

[Phil B]

Wagga is a bit far away unfortunately.
Your best bet is to deal with 1 wire at a time.
Cut out the burnt section and solder back in a new wire or replace the joiners. Lucas joiners and bullets (male part of the joiner) are available from Daves shop here.
DO NOT cut out a bunch of wires and then try and work out what goes where. It will drive you insane.
Once you have got everything working and safe you can work out what is not needed (old fuse box, convoy lights, dimmer are the three common failurepoints that often need replacing/removing)
Get yorself a copy of the wiring diagram (part of the parts/repair/maintenance CD also available from Daves Shop here)
You will see that several circuits are spare and don't do anything. You can use these for extras (hifi, cb etc) and several circuits are not required (convoy lights, dimmer, map light). these can be removed/modified once you understand where they are and what they do.
Even with zero auto elec knowledge you will work this out in time but the wiring diagram and several threads in this forum are a necessity.
Good luck.

[cummo]

Yep - what he said (Phil B.) As someone with pretty much zero knowledge of auto electrics beyond the two terminals of a battery I found the wiring diagram a must (though thankfully the wiring in my Perentie seems pretty entire and intact). My other recommendation is if you haven't already got one is a continuity tester - preferably with an audible signal - $50 from Jaycar. I found it really useful sorting through what goes where and connects to what. I also made up some some lengths of cable with small alligator clips each end as "extension leads" between wiring connectors at say at the rear lights through to the cabin when testing for continuity. Good luck and don't get disheartened. Hopefully it's not the night before rego like it was with me......


Cheers, Dave

[Phil B]

I second what Dave has said.
A continuity tester and an old fashioned test probe (lights up when connected to 12v.$20 from SuperCheap.) are the tools to use. Also get used to using a soldering iron and heat shrink.
Regards,