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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 15:02

Title: Changing the loom
Post by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 15:02

Ok im gonna change the wiring loom in my mk1, as i cant find a mk1 loom im thinking of a mk2 8v loom and to change the conectors at the end for the fuse box, i was told ?25 for the engine loom, now any ideas on if this is a good idea, or should i get the fuse box as well  ???

this is also posted in the garage

cheers dan  :)

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: richandhazel on 17 April 2004, 15:43

I've used a mk2 loom to repair my mk1 loom but be aware, for obvious reasons they are different (fusebox in different location). I'd recommend repairing your old loom or waiting for a mk1 loom.

Not sure where you are located, but I have the correct tools for removing the crimps from within the fusebox connectors.........absolute mare to do without the correct tool ;) But it does enable you to do a pucker job without having to cut and join wires...........you'd never know mine had been repaired ;)

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 15:49

Im from near manchester and warrington, about 10 min from awesome gti.  Well it was because the mk2 loom has no cuts or anything within any of the wires, how hard is it to repair the loom, i dont actually know what exact wire is causing the problem, think it may be to do with the lights.

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: richandhazel on 17 April 2004, 15:55

More than likely is to do with the lights..........usual culprit because people put 100W bulbs in the headlights without upgrading the loom :o
Thats what happened to my cabrio in the past.........the wire melted and melted other wires around it causing them to make contact.

I had to take my dashborad out to do it properly, sounds like a bigger job than it is. Its actually really easy and gives you full access to all the wiring. I used the burnt out wire to pull a new wire through. If you've got a full mk2 loom you should even be able to use the correct colour.

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: old_boy on 17 April 2004, 15:58

Bet you cant guess who has a couple of MK1 GTI looms. ::)

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 15:59

How much?

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: richandhazel on 17 April 2004, 15:59

Should have guessed..........nice one ;)

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: richandhazel on 17 April 2004, 16:00

He'll do you a good price........recommend going that route.......save you a lot of hassle.

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: old_boy on 17 April 2004, 16:01

Cheers Rich. ;)

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 16:03

If you give me a price and your mobile will phone yopu and send money today, or monday, i will send cash, as were moving next week that way no waiting for cheques to clear and will be hear quicker  ;D

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: old_boy on 17 April 2004, 16:06

you have IM

Title: Re:Changing the loom
Post by: Danr on 17 April 2004, 16:14

I have replied   :)

god knows if its insulting lol  ::)