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ShinyML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | need help identifying wire.. I'm trying to fit a brake light flasher to my 3rd brakelight. The light seems to have 2 wires going to it - one brown and one orange.... anyone know which wire is the positive? thanks.. | ||
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cmitch Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Ala-Tenn Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew Posts: 3412 | RE: need help identifying wire.. How about testing each to a ground with a DC voltage tester to find out which one is hot? You'll, of course, need to have brakes applied by someone while doing it. | ||
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rudeney Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: need help identifying wire.. In German automobiles, brown is ALWAYS ground, like black in American autos. | ||
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lkchris Veteran Date registered: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque Vehicle(s): '07 GL320CDI, '06 E320CDI Posts: 144 | RE: need help identifying wire.. Brown = earth | ||
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ShinyML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: need help identifying wire.. Thanks for the advice guys.. fitted and flashing well!! | ||
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