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Subject:Re: 3rd Brake Light
From:John Meeks
Date:Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:23:52 -0500

On 2/24/06, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> John wrote: I installed one on my 91 MV. It fits perfectly in the OEM logo
> depression. I
> have it wired to the brake light circuit and it works fine
>
> Any tips for running the wiring John?  I have one of these, still in the
> box, but haven't tackled the wiring problem yet.
>

IIRC (and it's been almost 2 yrs) the Logo wires go right thru the hole that
the badge used for attachment. I spliced some zip cord right into the light
assy at the passenger side brake light terminals and ran the cord up the
side where the hatch seals to the body. I tacked the cord with RTV to hold
it.

The cord goes up to the top right of the hatch where it follows the rear
window heater wires into the hatch thru a grommet. Remove your hatch trim
inside and you will be able to fish the wire down to the light.

Chris (JordanVW) requested some pix so when I get out of work I'll take some
detail shots and post the link to this thread.  I can't remember how I
attached the light to the hatch, but maybe I'll take a peek at that too.

--
John Meeks

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

'91 Multivan
Top o' Northern Michigan
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