Wiring question?

tgodber · Post by **tgodber** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:23 am

I will have my fuse panel under the hood on the firewall. I am wondering about water problems. Is it necessary to keep the fuse panel covered to keep the wiring dry? Is this a good place to put it? I was thinking of using some sort of plastic container with a lid and cutting a couple of holes for wires to enter and exit. I am wondering what you guys have done on your buggies?

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:46 am

Getting the fuse panel and wiring wet on occasion won't hurt it and it is protected from the rain fairly well up under the dash on the toeboard.

90volts · Post by **90volts** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:29 pm

the stock vw panel i have has a plastic cover. not water proof but it helps some. water pours in through my windshield/dash/hood and it hasn't been a problem.i had been told before it wouldn't cause a problem with the fuses getting wet and all - you just want your electronics like radio or whatever to be protected so they won't short.

joemama · Post by **joemama** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:51 am

My fuse box is under the dash on the firewall, never had any trouble in about 3 1/2 years, it is well protected there. I think it is better uncovered where if it gets wet it can quickly dry out, than possibly having a cover that could trap moisture.

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:40 am

Good point, Joemama!

tgodber · Post by **tgodber** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:50 am

Thanks for the replies. I think it will be left uncovered. I made a little progress today. Motor (1600) should be ready next weekend.

Post by **vincent9993** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:10 pm

I never get tired of looking at rides in progress... I only wish digital would have been around when I got my ride on the road. Mayby we can meet up next yer when your ride is on the road! We'll have to meet half way! MS-Streets & Trips reports a 4,575KM trim 1 way!

CairoManx · Post by **CairoManx** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:45 am

Tim, What I did to wire my Manx was just buy the Bugpack wiring harness kit. It has all the wires pre-cut to length for a standard buggy and bundled into sections . It also has a simple diagram. Then I bought a small simple six fuse block at the local auto parts store that uses modern ATO bayonet type fuses. I removed the fuse block that came with the kit that uses european style ceramic bullet type fuses and replaced it with the ATO type block. I just connected all the wires to the new block in the same locations as the old. When I mounted my fuse block I located on the front bulkhead to the left of the steering column. I put it there so I can reach it without having to do gymnastics. [QUOTE=tgodber]I will have my fuse panel under the hood on the firewall. I am wondering about water problems. Is it necessary to keep the fuse panel covered to keep the wiring dry? Is this a good place to put it? I was thinking of using some sort of plastic container with a lid and cutting a couple of holes for wires to enter and exit. I am wondering what you guys have done on your buggies?[/QUOTE]

tgodber · Post by **tgodber** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:02 am

I appreciate the replies. It is good to hear what has worked for others before you head off into uncharted territory. I mounted lights today. Tommorrow will be mount the fuel door in hood and the fuse blocks.

Gary1719 · Post by **Gary1719** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:52 pm

were did you get your fuel door?

tgodber · Post by **tgodber** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:19 am

It is an aftermarket door made for a Dodge Ram truck. It is made by AMP Research in the USA. I bought it at the Dodge accessories store in Canada called Bling Performance. Cost me $180 but it works nice. Others I looked at for cheaper would not work as well. It was worth it to me. http://www.amp-research.com/build/fueldoor/index.asp

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