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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk28vpb91 on 04 November 2003, 13:17

Title: Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: mk28vpb91 on 04 November 2003, 13:17

Hello, new to this list and to Golfs. I have just bought myself a Golf Mk2 8v GTI (1991) to use while I am resurecting my Mini 1000. Having driven a few miles in the Golf and done a little work (renewed the timing belt and drive belts) I must admit that it might be hard to get back to the Mini project.

Other than a badly adjusted throttle cable (had spent a few miles wondering why people made such a fuss about GTIs until I found that problem) the only other problems I have now is a faulty Cobra Alarm System, No Central Locking or Interior Lights (suspect that these are related to the Alarm) and the Front Fog Lights don't work.

The bulbs in the Fogs are OK and there is a good earth connection. The rear fog works on the second detent.

When I removed the foglight switch from the Fascia I found a Scotchlock connector (horrible things which always lead to trouble in my experience) connecting the feed wire (grey colour) to the dash illumination bulb and the output (white/yellow to the fogs). The white yellow wire had been cut through. I can't think why anyone would do this. I think it would make the fogs come on with the dash illumination which makes some sense until the little bulb blows under the strain of the current required.

What I really wanted to know was where I can find a good wiring diagram so I can check the electrics out properly. I don't want to just reconnect the wires and end up blowing all the electrics. The ones in the Haynes manual don't cover GTI models thoroughly and seem to be incomplete. Are there better manuals out there?

Can anyone tell me which of the relays is for the Front Fogs on a '91 8v GTI? Haynes says number seven but there is nothing in that slot on my car.

Thanks,

Max

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: richandhazel on 06 November 2003, 04:46

Hi and welcome to Golf's and this forum.
I have some better wiring diagrams that I should be able to sort out for you. I'll endeavour to do that later on today.........

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: richandhazel on 07 November 2003, 19:35

Sorry..........been busy and haven't posted those diagrams. Are you still after them? I'll do it tomorrow if you are.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: mk28vpb91 on 07 November 2003, 19:45

I'm still interested but don't worry too much about posting them soon. This weekend is dedicated to an oil change and replacing the accelerator cable (hopefully won't take up too much time).

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: richandhazel on 07 November 2003, 20:05

Ok, I'll look them up and make sure I've got what you're after (90% certain that I have) and if that is the case, post them over the weekend.
Lets hope the weather holds out for a good weekend.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: richandhazel on 10 November 2003, 16:46

I've had trouble finding the relevant diagrams, however, I have found some fusebox/relay information that may help you:-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richandhazel1/gti/profix/electrics/main.htm#fuse

Just going to have another look for some wiring diagrams...........

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: modulater on 11 November 2003, 23:22

How you getting on in your quest? get a bentley manual, the wiring digrams in them are well helpful.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: mk28vpb91 on 12 November 2003, 12:44

I have heard good things about the Bentley manual. My dad has got one for their Beetle convertible that was imported from the states and it looks thicker and more concise that the Haynes manuals which seem to have less and less information in them as time goes on.

One of the reviews I read on Amazon.co.uk said that it was clear that the manuals were written for US spec vehicles. Are they still worth paying out for? The Haynes wiring diagrams are at best imcomplete and at worst useless. If there is one thing I have learnt (through bitter experience) about electrics is that trial and error generally ends in tears or in this case probably melted wires.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837603420/ref=pd_sim_b_dp_1/202-7959654-7593437

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: modulater on 13 November 2003, 22:07

The bentley books are good if you know what you are doing as they just contain knowledge not step by step how to's like the haynes.

Let me know if you want any help with sorting a diagram out.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: modulater on 19 November 2003, 20:10

Sorry for the delay mk28vpb91.

Just sent you the diagrams, Its in PDF format, hope the file isnt to big , if you have any problems let me know and I'll send you it scan by scan if thats easier.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: Blue MK2 on 19 November 2003, 21:36

DAMN! I used to work for Amazon. Should have sneeked some VW books out! :P

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: 91Mk2Driver on 26 November 2003, 10:29

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this Forum, as I as new to the world of VW Golf. I just got a Mk2 and it's great, except for one small problem, everytime I turn or the front Spot Lights, they blow the fuse for the left side headlamp.

I'm guessing that this is a result of a short circuit in the spot light wireing. If one of you could send me on the wireing diagram that you were talking about earlier i'd really appreciate it.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: msond on 26 November 2003, 11:49

The link to the fuse / relay panel - Is it the same for a 16V 91.

Title: Re:Fog Lights - Good Wiring Diagrams
Post by: modulater on 29 November 2003, 21:29

Let me know your email and I'll send you the scans.