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surfbus23
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 Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:16 pm Post subject: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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Can anyone tell me what the gray wires in the steering column are for? I can't seem to find them on the Bentley wiring diagram anywhere. In other places it looks like they connect to he marker and tail lights, but I don't see where it would connect to the column.
Referring to the three gray wires on the left. Gray red, gray black and gray.
Thanks!
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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The only wiring in the column are the wiper switch, the turn signal switch and emergency flasher, the horn, and the ignition switch.
They are all shown here:
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surfbus23
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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| Hmm... so these are just extras? For some other use that wasn't included in this vehicle? |
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BayCreamPuff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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They're for an intermittent wiper mode (separate wiper relay required) and a motorized washer pump.
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jtauxe 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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Indeed! That is one rare bear, there. That is the most deluxe functional switch ever. Take care of it! 
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surfbus23
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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| BayCreamPuff wrote: |
| They're for an intermittent wiper mode (separate wiper relay required) and a motorized washer pump. |
Thanks! I was getting tired of looking at the book and not seeing what I expected I should be seeing. |
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BayCreamPuff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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IPC carries them, not sure why I haven't seen anyone else carry this version.
http://www.ipconlinestore.com/vw-bus-1974-1979-wiper-switch-swf.html
The price has about doubled since I ordered it from them a few years back. It says aftermarket, but at least mine was SWF.
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BayCreamPuff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Gray Wires in 79 Steering Column |
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I apologize. I was looking at the wrong side of your switch. The wiper wires are on the left side of your photo (yours does not have the extra wires on that side). I believe those grey wires coming from the turn signal switch are used for side marker lights in other countries. The front side markers in the US are just reflectors.
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