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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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OK I have the lights in and everything works.

I read the instructions on cutting the white wire under the dash and I'm confused.

How do I get to the wire? Do I remove the black cover under the steering wheel to access the wires?

Thanks for the help.

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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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Default Re: Euro Tail Light installation??? (ddawson)

yup, that knee bolster..been a lllooonggg time since I did my euros :D
It is a tight fit under there.

they should have a lil picture in the instructions also.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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Thx, The pic only shows the wire to cut.

I'll remove the black plastic cover/light and see what's under there.

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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The car will look 10 times better :cheers:
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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How long did the install take you? I want to do mine this weekend.

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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Default Re: Euro Tail Light installation??? (rschiltz)

I installed the taillights and harness while at work, 1/2 hour tops.

Just a note, Just unplug the existing harness near the right side muffler/tire. Then snake in the new harness and connect everything up.

I pulled the old harness though before I realized that both the new and old harness are used.

Also its pretty dirty in there, FYI.

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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Default Re: Euro Tail Light installation??? (ddawson)

How do I get to the wire? Do I remove the black cover under the steering wheel to access the wires?
You don't have to entirely remove the black panel. You can "tug" it downwards at the end, closest to the firewall, enough to get to the white wire you need to cut. Push it back into place with the retainers after you cut the wire. Real easy deal :yesnod:
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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OK now I have to ask. What does the white wire do??

I have Parking lights, Blinkers and Brake lights :crazy:

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Allow the brakes and flashers to operate independently :) :)



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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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Default Re: Euro Tail Light installation??? (ddawson)

the white wire i believe is for the flasher override......so when you have your flashers on the brakes override the flash and stay on.... the white wire by passes the override........Eurolight rock.... :cheers:
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