Cigarette Lighter re-wiring

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:43 am

Last week I did something silly. Cigarette lighter fuse blew and I put in a 20a instead of the 15a as I didnt have one at the time and was in a hurry. I figured I would buy new fuses later that day. But out of sight led to out of mind. It seems the back of the cigarette lighter make contact with metal and often blows fuses and didnt have time recently to strip and check it out.

A few days later smelt wires burning and saw smoke. By the time I stopped the bakkie the damage was done. From the fuse box inside I noticed the fuse melted and it seemed that wires had also melted. Last night I got to see that the cigarette wires are melted and need to be replaced. It seems they also affected the wipers as they dont work properly and also start to burn if used.

I think I may be able to work from under the dash but given its inconvenience wanted to remove the entire dash and work at ease.

Have any of you replaced wires in this section? Do you guys recommend taking the dash out and if so is it tricky to do that or can I easily access the loom and tarce it all the way back?

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:49 am

Removing the dash would be the best bet because you can the inspect all wiring running close too or alongside properly.

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:14 am

Thanks Cassie. Which is best manual to follow to strip the dash?

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:31 am

Correct me if I am wrong but I couldnt find a manual on our site that deala with a 1996 model SFA, most are either for earlier models or later ones.

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:34 am

No idea... I have a gregory's but have never attemted to strip it. Speak to JohanM as he is currently busy rewiring his van and have stripped out the dash

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:08 am

thanks. sent him a PM

Post by **JohanM** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:09 pm

Mervyn, your PM is answered!!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:03 pm

Aah yes, it was JohanM who removed the dash. I just could not recall who it was that did this.

-F_D

Post by **JohanM** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:34 pm

Family_Dog wrote:Aah yes, it was JohanM who removed the dash. I just could not recall who it was that did this.

-F_D

Eric, I have stripped mine out completely 3 times allready when doing upgrades and changes to my SFA. Its currently standing with the complete dash in sections on the back seat as the wiring is going in this weekend and then i'll assemble everything together again and then it should stay put for many year to come!!

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:40 pm

Thanks for the tips guys. Johan has made contact and will help out. I think it may help to keep pics for future use by other members.

Post by **JohanM** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:01 pm

Mervyn, see you after work tomorrow!!! I should be there by you around 18h30 - 19h00 depending on traffic.

Have the camera ready for the pics!!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:09 am

Why don't you Guys fit a Corsa dash, as has been done by another member here. Looks excellent :)

-F_D

mervyn · Post by **mervyn** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:28 am

Eric it was an impulsive decision that is costing me so just want to restore staus quo.

I looked at the post on the conversion and my dash is fine so I rather not starting experimenting.

It does look smart though

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:00 pm

Only noticed this post now. Not such a big job. Just takes time and concentration. My dash is also out for my lexus conversion. JohanM will help you out nicely. Shout if you guys want help. I will stand by and watch.

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Post by **JohanM** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:15 am

Mervyn,

It was really great meeting you last night and to help you with the dash removal. Let me know if you need help and i'll come by your place next week early and put it back together for you.

Ps, that Hilux is looking great!!

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:12 pm

JohanM wrote:Mervyn,

It was really great meeting you last night and to help you with the dash removal. Let me know if you need help and i'll come by your place next week early and put it back together for you.

Ps, that Hilux is looking great!!

Johan

Where are the pics man??Moet ons nou so sukkel met jou?

Post by **JohanM** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:38 pm

Lollie wrote:
JohanM wrote:Mervyn,

It was really great meeting you last night and to help you with the dash removal. Let me know if you need help and i'll come by your place next week early and put it back together for you.

Ps, that Hilux is looking great!!
Johan

Where are the pics man??Moet ons nou so sukkel met jou?

Mervyn het die fotos op sy kamara Dawie!!!! Ek het gewerk en hy het foto's geneem!! Sal hom moet aanjaag vir die foto's.

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