Re: Diode and Dahboard Earth Locations

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

In future recommend removing console itself. Is really quite easy.
Remove shifter plate and rear tray (two screws apiece), A/C panel (1
screw) and 6 nuts holding console. May also have two screws attaching
to knee pads (question utility of those since console is only made of
cardboard). Pop out window & defroster switches to disconnect
electrical connections (do yourself a favor and label for ease of
re-install). Same with cigarette lighter. Think you'll be pleasantly
surprised at total access now available. Dash ground point is a
breeze. Illumination bulbs can be changed from the back. Etc.

BTW: dash ground is a bolt, not a stud. Without removing console you
can't get to head. Your nut may not be completely tight. 

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jchapelhow" <chapelhow@xxxx> wrote:
> All.
> 
> I would like to thank all of the sended for the e-mails I have 
> received following my electrical woes.
> 
> I have created a new folder in the files area. 
> 
> The 'Electrical' folder currently contains the following:
> 
> 1. The location of the front diodes (exclude the one below/behind the 
> dahs binnacle)
> 
> 2. The location of the dashboard/central console instruments/lights 
> ground.
> 
> 
> With special thanks to Bob Zilla who described where to look for the 
> dash ground point. On my car the dash instruments, dash lights, 
> central console switches/lights are grounded by one collection of 
> wires. This is ***NOT*** at the front left wheel, rather it is behind 
> the central consol panel, just to the right of the hazard switch. The 
> files I have uploaded show access via removing the radio (so many 
> wires!) and careful removal of the hazard light switch. Even then you 
> need smallish, nimble hands! Be careful, the bolt that holds the 
> wires together really needs the enitire console removing to tighten 
> it!!
> 
> 
> Anyone wanting to upload images of the other ground points would be 
> very welcome. Whilst many of us have the electrical schematic where 
> all the wires/earths go is something of a mystery.
> 
> 
> 
> John Chapelhow
> MMG 287W : 'Boeing' #0737