wiring loom

[rongti]

nice one, cheers again for that.  It'll be nice to have some reverse lights for once!

EDIT::To comment on the above I need the clip that the wire goes into, then clips onto the top of the sender, not the sender side itself.  Also just need the wire bit of the clip for the reverse light switch...does that make sense...?!

[rubjonny]

the temp plug bit i cant figure out what you're on about, maybe a pic will help?   reverse plug you mean you want the metal clip that holds on the plug right?  If so scrappers a great source for bits like that if one is nerby!

[rongti]

OK no time to take photo last night so here is my attempt at drawing.  I think you'll agree it's amazing!!

[rubjonny]

right so you need the plug then, I see!  If you only need the clip for the plug on the reverse switch, pinch it from the temp sensor plug after you put a new one on

[rongti]

But that's the point, it isn't there 

My loom looks like something out of a SAW movie and a lot of the connectors have been ripped off and the wires crimped and then re-attached to the temp senders/reverse switch/general electrics in the engine bay.  This is leading to several problems, one of which is the electrics in my car having a mind of their own!  Also this means that most of my senders/switches have had there sockets mangled beond repair to accomodate the 'modifications' so I've got a nice new set, but obviously I need to get new connecting bits for all those loose wires flying around so I can just plug everything together.

Explaining this stuff is actually harder than it seems, or am I making a meal of it...!? 

[rubjonny]

by 'clip' do you mean 'plug', when I say clip I'm talking about the metal bit on the plug that holds the plug on  the socket

[rongti]

By Plug/clip I'm talking about the same thing, which isn't much help from me really.

Ok lets start over.

Plug = connecting bit I need in the picture that the wires attach to, not the little bit of metal that holds the sender/switch in place.

I need a plug for the a few temp senders, including the one I've previosuly mentioned on the flange.  I've checked the others and they're all the same connectors.

I also need a plug for the reverse light switch.

[rubjonny]

right ok, if it was me id be in the local scrappy with some side cutters!

[rongti]

LOL, fair point.  I've been down to two now and both had no golfs or anything similar.  Recon I'll just hunt around some more.  Bound to find some somewhere.

Cheers for your help, and patience!!!

[rubjonny]

dont be afraid to look at other models, its not a vag specific thing.  oh and dont forget SEAT also made by VW so good source