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#1 Post by Sundowner »

Hi,
What components are earthed to the centre of the left hand side suspension tower on a SPRINT?
Rob.
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#2 Post by Carledo »

I think it's the heater fan motor and the screenwasher pump.

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#3 Post by Sundowner »

Thanks Steve.
Rob
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#4 Post by Jon Tilson »

Wiper motor too IIRC.

On one of mine with the older wiring and crap bullet connectors I use that earth point for the horns and n/s lights as well...

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#5 Post by Carledo »

Jon Tilson wrote:Wiper motor too IIRC.

On one of mine with the older wiring and crap bullet connectors I use that earth point for the horns and n/s lights as well...

Jonners

Pretty sure the wiper motor earth is on the O/S turret.
the earth loops on the N/S turret are effectively the very end of the loom that comes through the N/S of the bulkhead, all the lights and the horns are fed from the O/S and earthed back the same way.

Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
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#6 Post by Sundowner »

I just realised I hadn't thanked you for your answers.
so, "Thank You"
Cheers,
Rob
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