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MG MGA - Dash and Lighting Wiring

I prepared this directly from the workshop manual to help with replacing the dash and lights on my 1958 1500. I thought others might find it useful. My tabs got a bit mixed up in the transfer from "Word" but I think you can read it.

Dan

DASHBOARD SWITCHES

Wiper Switch Black/Green to Wiper Motor
Black to earth

Ignition Switch Brown/blue Switch to Light switch (A)
White to fuse (A3)

Light Switch Brown/blue (A) to Ignition Switch
Red (S1) to Rheostat
Red (S1) to all lights
Blue (S2) to Dipper Switch

fog lamp Switch Red to Light Switch(S1)
Red/Yellow to fog lamp

Panel Rheostat Red to Light Switch (S1)
Red white to all gauges

Horn push Brown/Black to horn
Black to Earth

Map Light Switch Red to Light Switch
Red to Map Light

Heater Green to Petrol Gauge (B)
Green/Brown to Heater Fan

Direction Indicator
Switch Green/Yellow to Relay Unit (4)
Green/Blue to Relay Unit (8)
Not sure which side is which


DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS

Direction Indicator
Warning Light Lite Green to Flasher Unit (P)

Main Beam Warning
Light (Speedo) Blue/White to Dip Switch

Ignition Warning
Light (Tacho) White to Ignition Switch
Yellow to Control Box (D)

Other Panel Lights Red/White to Rheostat


LIGHTS

Side Lights (all 4) Red to Light Switch
Black to Earth
Indicators RH Front Green/White to Relay Unit (2)
Indicators LH Front Green/Red to Relay Unit (6)

Indicator/Stop Light
RH rear White/Brown to Relay (3)

Indicator/Stop Light
LH rear White/Purple to Relay (7)

Head Lights Dip Blue/Red to Dip Switch
Head Lights Main Blue/White to Dip Switch


Dan Barton

Thanks Dan, appreciate it.

Jerry Murphy

This thread was discussed on 18/01/2006

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