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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jimmyhodge on 19 September 2010, 20:34
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Ok going through the damaged wiring on my MK2. Pretty much sorted everything by spending hours tracing the broken wire then soldering in a new feed etc etc. Right only thing I am struggling with is getting the fog lights working.
I've managed to get hold of a wiring diagram for my model of car or so I believe its the correct model...
Mine being a 1.3 golf is proving to be abit of a problem when tracking down the correct pictures IE diagrams.
Can anyone tell me if on the mk2 1.3 golfs do they require a fog light relay as stated in my wiring diagram as I do not have fog lights on the front and I'm having a job to work out whether this is my problem or not.
I have a live feed up at my switch but not back at the Rear cluster. If you go by my wiring diagram it shows a live feed from fuse box up to the switch then from the switch down to a relay then from the relay back to the rear cluster. I've looked at it so much now i'm starting to confuse myself. There defintly isn't a relay on mine but there is a space for it. Can someone just point me in the right direction to get me back on the straight and narrow... :smiley:
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I'm sure its in the FAQ fuse section in MK2 maintence.
But from my understanding all flashing lights need a relay of some kind to deal with timings.
If all fails you could directy feed one relay direct in the circuit to the hazard lights and run a postive feed as long as you have a signal wire from the stalk to fuse box, but generally there is a space for a relay to the hazards!
Jay
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The problem I have clipperjay is aI bought the car at a very very good price fire damged and party restored and am trying to bring it back to its former glory. I;ve manged to source where the relay should go but there'ssome confusion over wether my car runs one due to it not having front hazards.
What are you suggesting then? Using any old relay and putting it into circuit and making it work? I don't really want to borge anything tahts all not that it would be a bodge at all just my way of thinking about it is if I have to put things in that weren't there before if someone else comes across my workman ship and is in the know they will just think im a plonker... :wink:
My question is according to my wiring diagram it shows relay no 17 as the hazard relay but when looking in the fuse box there is no relay situated where it should or shouldn't be and I was hoping someone with a similer or same model car would elighten me on what tehre car runs :smiley:
Sorry to seem like a jobs worth. I'm confusing myself teh more im looking at the wiring and im sure to a skilled electrician it would be a doddle to sort with ease! :sad: I refuse gto pay someone though the stubbourn git that I am... :wink:
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Also where can I find this FAQ page as no matter how hard i'm looking I can't seem to find it... :angry:
Im doing well tonight arn't I...
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Hi
I've been reading your post to try and shed some light on your problem, but i cant understand it!!
You mention your front fog lights dont work, then mention your hazards in the next post?
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=40.0
Like the other chap the Hazards do run same circuit as the indicators we are on the same page right fella?
TBH unless you trace the switch wires to locate the live positive feed your stuffed either way re fixing the old circuit or just make a new one but run the switch direct to the dash where they are supposed to be?
A tad vague as to how bad this fire was it might be easier to buy another loom and fuse box and just make good with a total new electrical system? Problem with fire damage you can never see whats melted together along which wires LOL :evil:
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Yer thats where its confusing according to my wiring diagram the hazards run the same circuit! But for the life of me I can't see this even when I trace the wire ! Sorry wasn't very clear on that one.
I've traced every single last trace wire for everything and only thing not working now is the rear fog lights. :smiley:
Seems an aweful waste to buy a new wiring loom and where on earth would I get one as every vag specialist I go to around here they always say the same thing before i've even mentioned what I want. (Sorry mk2 golf bits are all discontinued) which I do not believe concidering you can hold of plenty of bits else where just feel i may be situated around a bunch of incontinant specialists to be fair :wink:
Back to the wiring fault though. Anyone own a 1.3 golf that is willing to have a quick look at there fuse box for me and tell me if they have a relay on the far left bottom of the stack :grin:
No one come across thsi problem before then... :sad:
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just had a look at my 1.3 fuse box and thought it wud be easier to post a pic
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x18/daniel-1986/20092010412.jpg)
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daniel-1986 that is brilliant ! :grin:
Answers my question straight away then! Guessing yours doesn't have the front fog lights as well then? If this is the case my wiring diagram must be for a different model vehicle with front fogs!
Thanks for the picture! :cool:
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nope i dont hav front fogs
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Yer thats where its confusing according to my wiring diagram the hazards run the same circuit! But for the life of me I can't see this even when I trace the wire ! Sorry wasn't very clear on that one.
I've traced every single last trace wire for everything and only thing not working now is the rear fog lights. :smiley:
Seems an aweful waste to buy a new wiring loom and where on earth would I get one as every vag specialist I go to around here they always say the same thing before i've even mentioned what I want. (Sorry mk2 golf bits are all discontinued) which I do not believe concidering you can hold of plenty of bits else where just feel i may be situated around a bunch of incontinant specialists to be fair :wink:
Back to the wiring fault though. Anyone own a 1.3 golf that is willing to have a quick look at there fuse box for me and tell me if they have a relay on the far left bottom of the stack :grin:
No one come across thsi problem before then... :sad:
Its more than likely the postive feed comes from the same source as fogs and indicators hence it looks like the same circuit. Don't forget the circuit does not switch on unless its completed by the switch itself or the Relay energising on and off the circuit to give flashers!
Like I said back of your fuse box there should be wires from a empty relay section chase them to the actual indicator bulbs then trace back to the switch. If you find an empty relay space BINGO thats your relay missing????
I'm guessing that all the wiring is actually there if you have bulbs and fog lights but you seem to hesitate about sticking a relay into the fuse box for testing? If your anal then trace every wire back so you know what your testing? No one can help unless you start doing it for yourself fella? A number 12 Relay seems to be a common flasher!
You need to take a picture of the fuse box and post it up so somone can confirm what you have fella?
If you have melted wires you can run standard length wire and crimp or solider them, but everything I'm suggesting you to buy you can buy from high street! When I say new loom.......make them yourself if you have come this far mate.