Guys, I've got a small wiring job to do on Saturday (16 Nov) which, theoretically, should be nice and easy. The thing is though, as much as I tell myself that it's straightforward, I'm kind of cacking it. 
What I'm trying to achieve is the fitment of a pair of facelift rear light clusters to our Fiesta, the reason being that they have a fog lamp and reverse lamp in each cluster, the early clusters only have a fog lamp on one side and a reverse lamp on the other. As most of you know, we're moving to Germany in the coming weeks and the current set up won't pass their version of the MOT.
I'm working from the guide in this thread http://www.fordownersclub.com/forum...5-prefacelift-facelift-brakelight-conversion/ and I'm currently at the stage of having wired the new multiplugs onto the new clusters. What I need to do next is cut the multiplugs off the car and fit the new ones.... and that's the part that scares me. Although it seems straightforward in theory, there is no option of this not working and once I've started I have to finish, or I'll have no rear lights. I obviously can't drive anywhere mid-task either, for the same reason. I spoke with Chris Prickett tonight, who made the very sensible suggestion of buying some scotch-blocks and cutting the multiplugs from the car with enough of a tail that I can re-join them to their original wires if absolutely necessary.
What I'm after, more than anything, is someone who is confident in this sort of thing and has at least a working knowledge of electrics (I'm not and I haven't) to come and watch over me, being on hand to help out if it all starts to go a bit Pete Tong. It goes without saying that copious helpings of bacon and tea will be on tap, as well as beds and beer if required.
Location wise, I'm in Grove, Oxfordshire (OX12 7JD), virtually next door to Williams F1.
What I'm trying to achieve is the fitment of a pair of facelift rear light clusters to our Fiesta, the reason being that they have a fog lamp and reverse lamp in each cluster, the early clusters only have a fog lamp on one side and a reverse lamp on the other. As most of you know, we're moving to Germany in the coming weeks and the current set up won't pass their version of the MOT.
I'm working from the guide in this thread http://www.fordownersclub.com/forum...5-prefacelift-facelift-brakelight-conversion/ and I'm currently at the stage of having wired the new multiplugs onto the new clusters. What I need to do next is cut the multiplugs off the car and fit the new ones.... and that's the part that scares me. Although it seems straightforward in theory, there is no option of this not working and once I've started I have to finish, or I'll have no rear lights. I obviously can't drive anywhere mid-task either, for the same reason. I spoke with Chris Prickett tonight, who made the very sensible suggestion of buying some scotch-blocks and cutting the multiplugs from the car with enough of a tail that I can re-join them to their original wires if absolutely necessary.
What I'm after, more than anything, is someone who is confident in this sort of thing and has at least a working knowledge of electrics (I'm not and I haven't) to come and watch over me, being on hand to help out if it all starts to go a bit Pete Tong. It goes without saying that copious helpings of bacon and tea will be on tap, as well as beds and beer if required.
Location wise, I'm in Grove, Oxfordshire (OX12 7JD), virtually next door to Williams F1.
