Important! : Stereo Wiring Loom

  1. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #1
    I have a problem with the wires leading from the fusebox to the stereo head unit. I had a bit of an electrical fire for some reason. I managed to bodge it up, but recently i've had to take the stereo out, and I haven't got a clue which wire goes where because different colours have been used all over the shop

    The wire had melted right from the fusebox to the stereo, and now my dashboard dials don't light up, there is no audible warning to tell me that I've left my lights on etc. I've checked the Citroen manual's fuse diagram, and it seems to be that they are all powered from that single block of wires. I'm pretty sure it's all from that one fuse in the fusebox. I'm pretty sure that i need to replace that specific loom. The fuse I'm on about from the manual is F12, but my cigar lighter still works.

    Can I actually just change that one block of wires from the fusebox, and how much would it cost. I would have done it myself but I'm sure you need to get the dashboard off, which means getting the steering wheel off, and I just don't have the facilities or time to do it myself.

    I could just do with some advice from people that know a lot more about me before i go to an electrician and get conned. They can't rip you off if you sound like you know what you're on about

    It's a Mark 2 Saxo by the way
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #2
    got dashes here with looms already fitted if you need one!!
  3. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #3
    I don't understand lol, you're trying to sell me a dashboard?? Any photos??
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #4
    and not an epic job to swap either!!
  5. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #5
    I'm confused lmao, will this give me those two stereo blocks leading to the fusebox. I really think I only need that specific loom. I don't understand what you're trying to sell here lol.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #6
    yes but if its only those few wires then go and cut a piece of loom out but what i'm saying is that if you have got to take the dash out (which i don't think you have to) to change it you might as well get a dash with the loom attached, 2 twist connectors ( 1 on some models) and a few bolts and swap them rather then messing around picking a loom off one and fitting to yours.
  7. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #7
    Oh i understand now, I don't actually think that i can get to the back end of the fusebox. It's just too fiddly and uncomfortable. I'm not sure if any wires from that block split off to other parts of the car lol. I'm just useless

    Hvae you got an ebay account or anything where you advertise this sort of stuff?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #8
    yes, don't put everything on there though, it takes too long
  9. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #9
    Hmmm, I don't think it would be worth it moneywise to buy a whole dash and loom, when I'm 99% I just need that specific set of wires. If ever you could supply that, then let me know and I'd definitely buy.
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #10
    i'll have a look on monday as we've got spare ones, if i can unpick the section you need i'll let you know,cheers
  11. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #11
    Thanks a lot
  12. Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 West Midlands Posts: 15
    #12
    Any news??