Re: BigKev

Posted by BigKev On 2023/3/28 8:30:08
An interesting issue cropped up yesterday when I was putting the center dash panel in. Since I had this all apart to send to panels off. I sourced and installed the correct windshield wiper motor. It mounts pretty much upside down behind the dash on a bracket that extends down from the top of the cowl structure.

Everything lines up correctly with the wiper arms, so I know the orientation is correct. But now there is not sufficient clearance to snap the maplight socket into its home in the dash structure. The socket is too long and hits the motor.

All dash lamp sockets I have are the same as far as the speedo, gauge lights, etc, which match the same snap in style socket I have for the maplight.

The original harness was pretty much gone when I got the car, so I have no idea if the map light originally used a different style or right-angle socket to clear the wiper motor.

Perhaps instead of the socket pushing in from the back, it pushes in from the front? Just looking to see if anyone else with a 115-C or 120-C convertible couple has anything they can show for reference.

Otherwise, I am going to have to find a different solution that uses a shallower socket, or has the socket more outboard. In covered by that cast chrome deflector, so the socket and bulb are hidden from direct view.

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