What’s this wire?

Dan_J · Aug 21, 2018

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a series 3 2.25 petrol 1980. Ignition problems. Seemingly inconsistent spark at the points can’t really work out what it is. Thinking about going electronic ignition if anyone has any thoughts?

But whilst looking at it I noticed the below wire was hanging loose. I’m not sure where it has come from. Black with white trace coming through the loom at bulkhead. See image.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Dan

freelance · Aug 21, 2018

Probably someone’s add on, lot of accessory’s had that colour wire back in the day, bugger, that makes me feel old

Colthebrummie · Aug 21, 2018

I fitted an electronic ignition module and matching coil, it was the best thing I did.

Col

Rubins4 · Aug 21, 2018

Mo

Colthebrummie said:
I fitted an electronic ignition module and matching coil, it was the best thing I did.

Col

Same as this.

Blackburn · Aug 21, 2018

according to lucas colour code -
Black White Brake fluid level warning light to switch and handbrake swith, or radio to speakers
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/LucasColours.html

Extreedoc · Aug 22, 2018

It should go to the PDWA thingy down on the chassis beside the engine. "Pressure differential warning actuator", brake failure warning...

doobie · Aug 22, 2018

Extreedoc said:
It should go to the PDWA thingy down on the chassis beside the engine. "Pressure differential warning actuator", brake failure warning...

This but it can also have a Brake servo failure switch in series with the Pressure differential warning actuator.

Simon Perks · Aug 23, 2018

Go for a 123 electronic dizzy if you can, the best thing i ever did.

Dan_J · Aug 24, 2018

Thanks for all your replies. Appreciate it.

What’s this wire?

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