On my '80 B, the red/white wire goes from the dash rheostat to the dash
lights. It's fed from a red/green wire that comes from the headlight switch.
The white circuits are hot with the ignition on (unfused), as are the green
circuits (fused).
For more info, check http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/tech/tech020.htm or
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/LucasColours.html.
--Steve
At 03:00 PM 10/31/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi all concerned,
>
>I spent a little more time trying to figure out what's going on with the
>wiring in my '78 B today, even though I haven't received a manual with a
>diagram yet. (I ended up choosing the Haynes). None of the ignition related
>accesories work. I got no voltage at any time from the red/white wire.
>Does anyone know offhand what the purpose of this one is? You'd make my day
>if you tell me (correctly) that it is for the "ignition on" accessories,
>and so all I need is a new switch. Can I be that lucky?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Nevin
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