Dick Axtell
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 08:40 AM |
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Sierra Lights/Wiper switch
Does anybody know the function of the male "Lucar" type connector, which sticks out the top of the RH Sierra column switch assy?
I checked it with a multimeter, and it connects with earth in the "sidelights on" position, but not in any other position. That really
baffles me. (N.B. - Earth is on to alloy housing on which switches are mounted.)
[Edited on 14/7/08 by Dick Axtell]
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coozer
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 08:45 AM |
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Its the hazard switch on mine that sticks out the top.
Is the switch missing, just have the connector??
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 08:50 AM |
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Uh - no. The connector "blade" is to the right of the hazard switch (which is part of the LH assy - I think!)
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coozer
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 11:46 AM |
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got a picture??
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 02:17 PM |
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2nd attempt pic
This is it!! Sorry about the poor focus - can't get my camera to to close-ups.
[Edited on 14/7/08 by Dick Axtell]
 
Rescued attachment Switch-Tab.jpg
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twybrow
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 04:34 PM |
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Is it not the horn feed?
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 07:45 PM |
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The only thing I can think of is an earth for a relay?
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 08:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
Is it not the horn feed?
Nah. Horn is switched earth type, so has separate connecting wires.
Why would there be an earth connection only in "sidelights on" position?
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Macbeast
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| posted on 14/7/08 at 09:14 PM |
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Only thing I can think of is maybe front foglights on without main or dipped ?
edit to clarify -
To prevent you having headlights on as well as front foglights. Wire foglight relay through this connector and they will come on only in sidelight
position.
Will look at mine tomorrow and see it it gives any clues.
[Edited on 15/7/08 by Macbeast]
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Macbeast
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| posted on 15/7/08 at 01:25 PM |
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Looking at mine, there is no sign that the connector was ever used. No really an answer to your question "what is it for" but U
shouldn't worry about it
 
Sierra RHS
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 15/7/08 at 06:13 PM |
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That's a much clearer pic. Thanks for all the feedback. I reckon I'll just have to go with the trial and error method, i.e. leave that tab
unconnected, and if nothing untoward happens - it stays that way.
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