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Wiring and plug question

Started by xuno_gil, August 18, 2017, 10:39:08 PM

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xuno_gil

Hello all,

Below is a picture of two things I have questions about.
First, one can see the wiring for my mast light that is broken, where is this suppose to be connected to?
Second, one can also see a plug dead center on the pic, it is a 4 pin junction plug. What is this plug and what does it do? Can it be for my mast lights?

Gracias all!


JTMeissner

#1
My guess from miles away is that the connection is for your mast lights.  Looks like this Hella fitting:


The plug is missing for the socket on the deck.  With four prongs, you have options for what/how many lights in the mast, but your wire looks like it just has two used. 

Other options:


-Justin

xuno_gil

Ok thanks. That is what I was guessing after I did a little google searching. Seems like the plug could have easily just been a 2 pin instead of a 4 pin because like you mentioned all I have a is 2 wires going to the mast but I rather have more options than less.
Thanks

Citroen/Dave

The four pins rather than two help hold things together more securely.  Of course, you can add another function up the mast like a spreader light.
'87 ComPac 16/2  "Keep 'er Wet" renamed "Slow Dancing"