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  1. Dr.Swanson
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    Mk1 rabbit wiring...

    06-20-2011 07:59 PM #1
    Trying to get my 79 rabbit road worthy... Just curious if theres anybody that is familliar with wiring the old vw's around the alderwood mall area. It's sitting in my garage and I just need some help/direction on what I need to do next. I dont really want to take it to a shop right away, cuz I don't have the cash for $80+ for someone to look at it. But if there's anybody out there who wants to crack a beer and see what im working with let me know. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    06-20-2011 10:20 PM #2
    Mobile mk1 specialist, have tools will travel for $$
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    06-20-2011 10:59 PM #3
    get a bentley.
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    06-20-2011 11:09 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by Mk2Beastin89 View Post
    get a bentley.

    got one... but the wiring diagrams hurt my brain.
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    06-21-2011 12:04 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Swanson View Post
    got one... but the wiring diagrams hurt my brain.
    Just start following wires. That's what I did. Or randomly pull stuff.

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    06-21-2011 02:35 AM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Swanson View Post
    got one... but the wiring diagrams hurt my brain.
    thought I was the only one.....
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    06-21-2011 01:57 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by -RalleyTuned- View Post
    Mobile mk1 specialist, have tools will travel for $$
    talk to this guy ^^
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    06-22-2011 02:51 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by ValveCoverGasket View Post
    talk to this guy ^^
    I'm workin on it. I just thought there might be someone a little closer to lynnwood.
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    06-22-2011 09:05 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Swanson View Post
    got one... but the wiring diagrams hurt my brain.
    i almost cried reading them yesterday.

    i'm in the same boat with my 77 - half of my wires were just tucked into the carpet.
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    06-23-2011 11:23 AM #10
    mk1's are actually really easy, being they are mostly mechanical. atleast your not doing a ABA swap, thats something to stay away from if wires scare you.
    if its broken, fix it. then break it again.
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    06-23-2011 12:34 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by jjvblack View Post
    mk1's are actually really easy, being they are mostly mechanical. atleast your not doing a ABA swap, thats something to stay away from if wires scare you.
    Mine is an aba swap
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    06-24-2011 12:22 AM #12
    im really familar with the ce2 wiring setup if you have the aba swap... what wring problems are you having?
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    06-25-2011 06:28 AM #13
    I rewired mine with this site -wagenstad.com and the 152.com very detailed info
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    06-25-2011 04:24 PM #14
    How many wires could a MK1 have?
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    mk1 aba swap

    05-30-2012 06:10 PM #15
    I was reading a thread you commented on about rewiring for the aba swap. I am rewiring the entire car and was wondering what area I should watch out for when refering to the bently for diagrams so I dont rewire something I shouldn't or so I can rewire it the way it needs to be rewired for the aba if you have a thread or reference that would Id appreciate it 4058632044
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    05-30-2012 10:10 PM #16
    follow the wires or youll need your self an mk1 guru best of luck either way
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    05-31-2012 02:56 PM #17
    If nothing else I could meet with you and your Bentley to explain what you are looking at. I am close to the mall and have experience in this area.
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