Rhode rover

Active Member

• Tuesday at 21:10

• #1

Hello all,
Recently I was doing some exploration around the vehicle ( not getting much done but enjoying her just the same).
I got the idea to check out the bulkhead condition from inside, behind the dash. I found water or some liquid in the plastic trough in the dash so I figured a look was called for. Well I found out I was blessed because it was all as pristine as new.
The point to my question, my series is a lhd and when I removed the lower corner panel on the drivers side I found an electrical part about the size of a bean can. Specifically labeled "Lucas Electrical" that all. I didn't want to disturb something that was working. Didn't think about taking a pic but I'm glad to do so.
Thanks in advance

 

kermit_rr

Very

Full Member

• Tuesday at 21:28

• #2

A pic would definitely help. What connections are there?

 

Dorset_dumpling

Well-Known Member

• Tuesday at 21:30

• #3

A picture would be useful. Are there any wires attached to it? The only thing I can think of from your description would be an ignition coil but I have no idea why it would be mounted there.

Thinking about it, it could also be a relay if they had a 2nd battery or a winch fitted previously

 

Rhode rover

Active Member

• Tuesday at 21:34

• #4

I'll do so asap. (Still at work)

 

Rhode rover

Active Member

• Tuesday at 21:48

• #5

I don't believe it's the coil, but maybe part of the electric fuel pump. But why be installed behind the inside of the dash. Looks OEM.

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Tuesday at 22:17

• #6

Is there a thick metal cable coming from the "bean" can? Could be the wiper motor as that is what is in that position on rhd models.

 

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layfin

Active Member

• Tuesday at 23:40

• #7

Most likely the Wiper Motor.

 

Rhode rover

Active Member

• Wednesday at 00:31

• #8

Thanks for the input...still at work.
Can wait till tomorrow so I can post a photo.

 

steve2286w

Well-Known Member

• Wednesday at 09:09

• #9

If it looks like this well done Layfin

 

Rhode rover

Active Member

• Wednesday at 23:44

• #10

Here's the photo, look very similar to the one posted earlier so I'm assuming it the wiper motor.
Again, thanks for the help

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Thursday at 08:40

• #11

tottot said:

Is there a thick metal cable coming from the "bean" can? Could be the wiper motor as that is what is in that position on rhd models.

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That's what I said.