Hi everyone,
Since my slightly neglected DOHC has some trouble with its electrics (see below), I'm looking to do a re-wire of the signal- and lighting part of the electrics. As I'm working out what wires to get from the manual, I'm coming across a few things I need some pointers with.
In the manual it says there is a "meter light". It's connected to the light switch as well as the main switch. Is this the light in my dash that's supposed to help me read the tacho- and speedometer when it's dark? The dashboard light? My bulky dash has been replaced by a small speedo and neutral/oil light, so I can't check what wire is connected right now. Doesn't look like I even have a dashboard light.
Also, is there anyone who has done a rewiring of a DOHC lately and has something he/she can share, like an overview of wire colors, thicknesses and especially lengths needed, or any other pointers? I'm making a list of my own, but it would be nice to compare. Of course I've checked out Drewpy's rewire how-to, but the DOHC is a little different I believe.
I'll be soldering the connections and using shrink tubes, of course. I would like to stick to original colors so if anything has to be replaced in the future its clear what's what. Just have to find a shop where I can get all the right wires in the right colors, by the foot/meter.
If anyone is interested, I can try to report my progress here as well along with some pictures.
Not working right now are:
- brake lights
- one of the double aftermarket tail lights
- other one of the two works only sometimes
- main switch (key switch) unstable
- flasher relais needs to be replaced by LED relais (aftermarket LED rear flashers are installed)
- flasher cancelling unit
Since my slightly neglected DOHC has some trouble with its electrics (see below), I'm looking to do a re-wire of the signal- and lighting part of the electrics. As I'm working out what wires to get from the manual, I'm coming across a few things I need some pointers with.
In the manual it says there is a "meter light". It's connected to the light switch as well as the main switch. Is this the light in my dash that's supposed to help me read the tacho- and speedometer when it's dark? The dashboard light? My bulky dash has been replaced by a small speedo and neutral/oil light, so I can't check what wire is connected right now. Doesn't look like I even have a dashboard light.
Also, is there anyone who has done a rewiring of a DOHC lately and has something he/she can share, like an overview of wire colors, thicknesses and especially lengths needed, or any other pointers? I'm making a list of my own, but it would be nice to compare. Of course I've checked out Drewpy's rewire how-to, but the DOHC is a little different I believe.
I'll be soldering the connections and using shrink tubes, of course. I would like to stick to original colors so if anything has to be replaced in the future its clear what's what. Just have to find a shop where I can get all the right wires in the right colors, by the foot/meter.
If anyone is interested, I can try to report my progress here as well along with some pictures.
Not working right now are:
- brake lights
- one of the double aftermarket tail lights
- other one of the two works only sometimes
- main switch (key switch) unstable
- flasher relais needs to be replaced by LED relais (aftermarket LED rear flashers are installed)
- flasher cancelling unit