Wire in Spare-Wheel Carrier

2 replies [Last post]
Tue, 15/07/2008 - 08:57
Arnie
Arnie's picture
Offline
Joined: 12.04.2004
Location: London
GWOA Groups: Members

I've noticed an electrical wire that runs from the body to inside the tubing of the external, fold-out, spare-wheel carrier arm, (G400-cabrio) but can't figure out what it's for.

It might be for:

a.) sensor-switch to warn if the wheel carrier is not locked?
b.) anti-theft alarm system?
c.) something else (no 3rd brake-light fitted)?

Can't seen to make it do anything. Any ideas anyone?

Thanks.

Top
Tue, 15/07/2008 - 10:38
#1
Maxwell Smart
Maxwell Smart's picture
Offline
Joined: 05.11.2003
Location: London
Re: Wire in Spare-Wheel Carrier

Its for a third brake light. You can see it mounted just above the spare in the picture below. Older ones are more square rather than rectangular.

Top
Tue, 15/07/2008 - 11:01
#2
Arnie
Arnie's picture
Offline
Joined: 12.04.2004
Location: London
GWOA Groups: Members
Re: Wire in Spare-Wheel Carrier

Thanks. I'll investigate. Maybe it was removed for some reason?

Top