Automatic shifter light replacement-LED SOLVED

[Westy46]

I am attempting to replace the shifter lights with new GW LED's. I am having difficulty in figuring out what appears to be parallel wiring. According to the instructions I need parallel connections.

I am hoping someone has photos on how to actually complete this set up. I also need new end connectors.

Thank you for the help.

[atarasi]

Did you watch their installation video? Looks easy enough.

[Westy46]

Yes I viewed the video and it looks like I need 4 wires. Probably making it more complex than it really is.

[Timwhy]

When I needed to replace my LEDs I used this pigtail on the shift as well as in the instrument cluster.
The bulb for the tack/speedo housings is not as long as the others.
My blue foil had failed on the tach side so a different lighting source was needed. I spliced that LED into the headlight switch wiring.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/vehicle-b...1151/2738/

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature.../228/1069/

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature...ect_disc=0
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[djkeev]

Your PO has been in there before you!

They modified the wiring already, see the blue wire connectors? They are PO done.

Your brown wire should jump from lamp to lamp and your gray/blue? Wire should do like wise.

You probably don't have the tiny wire spade terminals required here....... and it is unlikely your parts store does either...... but take a look.

But work with what you have, each lamp needs a + wire and a - wire. Cobble something together.

Dave
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[Westy46]

I was trying to wire in parallel and there was a small spark on one of my LED lights. The LED lights I am trying to hook up no longer work, and the ignition does not work. I have attached photos of my main battery under passenger seat and the back up battery. Is there a fuse that may have blown with these battery areas? All of my lights work except these shifter lights and the ignition. It won't even turn over.

Any ideas?

[Timwhy]

How is your #3 fuse?

When you got your van was that fuse missing?
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[Westy46]

I am going to get a 12v tester and check each fuse peg to find out for sure. I do think fuse#3 was missing in fact. What does it mean if a fuse was missing and I installed?

[Red Ryder]

[Timwhy]

[Westy46]

My fuses light up. I tried to plug in my battery back up to replenish the batteries, but that doesn't work either. Would there be something with the battery connections? Fuse link?

[Timwhy]

Looks like a fused link on your Aux battery, how is that fuse?
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'90 Cabby
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[Westy46]

The fuse on aux battery works. There is no clicking when turn ignition, no sound, but all lights work interior, blinkers, headlights, and flashers all work. Is there a fuse of some sort on main battery under the passenger side seat. I see a red wire with a fuse link connection maybe. Would that be something?

[Westy46]

I figured out why would not turn over. My batttery and back up battery were both dead. This is interesting because I had headlights, blinkers, flashers, and interior lights. It was when I saw a dimming of lights that I decided to check the battery(should have been first to check). I re-charged and starts great.

Ok, on to the diagram I have added. This is showing the auto center console wiring diagram for the console lights. I am not sure how to read the diagram as far as determining which fuse handles these console lights. Does anyone know? I thought it was #3, but not so sure.

Thanks for the help as I am not that mechanical or electrical in abilities.

[Westy46]

[Westy46]

After much needed help from a fellow Samba member I have completed the LED install on the auto shifter console. The correct Bentley page-diagram is 97.223 which shows the correct fuse #15 and 10 amp. My fuse 15 was blown which is now replaced. I completed some splicing and crimping to complete the parallel wiring and I now have bright console lights.

Thanks for all the help.