Re: 1971 fiat spider, 1608,
My battery sits in the engine bay and I was wondering if it is ok to run the new brown wire from the battery (instead of starter) to the ignition switch? Does it matter?
Also, I have a free terminal at the bottom of the ignition switch and two at the top. Which one is the un-used #30 terminal? I see no markings. I think it is the bottom, but unsure.
Kafer
Re: Brown wire fix question
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zachmac
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- Your car is a: 1978 Spider [1979 2 ltr engine]
- Location: Aiken, SC
Re: Brown wire fix question
Shouldn't matter if you run it from the battery or the starter as they are electrically the same.
As for the switch post, it probably is labeled in little tiny print but without either a kleeg light and contortionist manuvers or the switch out of the car good luck reading them. BUT, you could disconnect the wiring harness and using a multimeter on the switch posts look for the spare that is electrically connected to the existing brown wire!
As for the switch post, it probably is labeled in little tiny print but without either a kleeg light and contortionist manuvers or the switch out of the car good luck reading them. BUT, you could disconnect the wiring harness and using a multimeter on the switch posts look for the spare that is electrically connected to the existing brown wire!
Jeff Klein, Aiken, SC
1980 FI Spider, Veridian with Tan (sold about a year ago), in the market for another project
1989 Spider, sold
2008 Mercedes SL65
2008 S600 Mercedes V12
1980 FI Spider, Veridian with Tan (sold about a year ago), in the market for another project
1989 Spider, sold
2008 Mercedes SL65
2008 S600 Mercedes V12
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mbouse
Re: Brown wire fix question
whichever is most convenient for your situation... battery, alternator or starter. it's all good.