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| jpw | Oct 13 2012, 10:18 PM Post #1 |
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I'm doing the wiring on my 3B and I am not sure what wire goes with what terminal on the light switch and floor dimmer switch. I searched the 3B web page & the bulletin board for a diagram identifying the terminals but could not find one. All replies are greatly appreciated. |
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| P8106jr | Oct 14 2012, 11:53 AM Post #2 |
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Wiring diagram Here you go |
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| Rus Curtis | Oct 14 2012, 01:10 PM Post #3 |
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jpw, I also used the wiring diagram to figure out the connections. However, I did have some deteriorated wires already partially connected to help orient myself. The hi/low beam was not connected. However, the headlight dimmer switch shouldn’t matter. One terminal you have the low beam circuit. The other circuit gets the high beam and the tell tale light on the instrument panel. Follow this link to see info from the CJ2A page (that also has some links for additional information). http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/wiring-a...r+switch#154091 From the SM, there were two images to go with the paragraph. ![]() ![]() To me, I think when providing multiple images, the document should use the same numbering and labeling for both to note any differences. Oh well. It's still doable. I think it is obvious that the power should come in the back (from ammeter) and then branches out on the other terminals depending on whether you pull to the first notch or all the way out to the second notch. You could bench test with an ohmmeter or use a volt meter if you hook up to the battery. This ohm meter test will also work with the dimmer switch in case you aren’t sure which terminal is hot from both high and low beam positions. As suggested by the text, the parking lights were turned off when you pulled to the second notch for the headlights. |
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| oldtime | Oct 14 2012, 01:10 PM Post #4 |
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Please fill in your SIGNATURE to provide basic information about your Jeep. If your 3B is post 1956 (57-65) vintage this link should apply: http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_B...?showtopic=3808 |
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Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B . Rock Crawler using factory parts from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963) http://s4.zetaboards.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/topic/30228766/1/#new | |
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| VIC543B | Oct 14 2012, 08:14 PM Post #5 |
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Here is a common aftermarket switch and the type I installed recently. ![]() Your floor dimmer may be different, but mine has three contact points. The center is the power supply from the headlight switch, position D. The bottom pin is the highbeam wire and dash highbeam indicator light. The top pin is for the low beams. Hope this helps along with the other guys info and pics. |
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| Rus Curtis | Oct 14 2012, 08:31 PM Post #6 |
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Dave, Thanks for posting that image. I was looking for it but had forgotten where I'd seen it! |
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| VIC543B | Oct 15 2012, 05:34 PM Post #7 |
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I saved it as soon as I found it last year. I knew it would come in handy at some point. I ve had to refer to it a couple of times too. |
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| jpw | Oct 15 2012, 09:06 PM Post #8 |
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Excellent!! Thanks for all the replies. This is exactly what I needed. Sorry about not having the signature part. I'll fix that for later use... BTW - My Jeep is a 1960 3B |
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| Rus Curtis | Oct 16 2012, 09:37 AM Post #9 |
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A 50 cal M2HB?? Hmmm, interesting add-on. Does it help with traffic control during your commute? Perhaps it removes the need for a tree stand when hunting... |
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Rus Curtis Alabama '54 CJ-3B "Green Gruntt" Bantam T3-C | |
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