Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

MattF · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:22 am Post subject: lighting trouble

Ok I needed a key cut so took out the ignition, now the tail light and side light that was going don't work, and as a result of me trying to test and work the problem out i have found a wire i cant put a use to!! And now with trying to sort it out im running into trouble with the dodgy wiring that was done when the fuse box was 'replaced' in a very Kiwi way (duct tape and no. 8 wire attitude) Sad

So, my question is, is there anywhere I can buy a wiring kit and if so how long would it take to put it in??

roverdriver · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:21 am Post subject:

If you remind us about the make and model of your car, perhaps someone might be able to post a wiring diagram for you.
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MattF · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:27 am Post subject:

haha sorry mate must have writen to many emails tonight regarding this and so missed it out hear. Its a S1 36 morris eight, got wiring diagrams but really wanting to know about the precticalitys of rewiring exc as i think it may be easer after some of the rubbish wiring thats been done in the past Sad

PAUL BEAUMONT · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks

Answering your question about suppliers try: www.autosparks.co.uk they list the S1 Morris 8 for 156GBP. as for time to fit - no idea sorry! Wink

Rosco663 · Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Posts: 257 Location: South Australia

Gidday Matt,

You could try some number 8 wire and duct tape from over the ditch.

http://www.vinwire.com.au/vehiclelist.htm

Cheers
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MattF · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:38 am Post subject:

Haha cheers rosco Wink

ukdave pm'd me and told me that was probably a bit much for a simple light problem so will try sort it out without replacing the lot. have loved your description of how your rebuilding your car!! when will we see another update?