Jeff Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I am in the process if fitting a battery master switch on my left hand drive 1990 dedion car. I will be fitting it in the standard spot between the two screen mounting bolts on the right hand side. It seems as if the wiper motor mount bracket under the scuttle could interfere with this fitting. I don't use the wipers and have removed the motor. I would prefer not to cut off the bracket. Will it fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Probably not Jeff, there is quite a lot of depth at the back of the switch and what with having to route the red battery cable too, the bracket will almost certainly be in the way. Why aren't you mounting it on the drivers side? Surely this would be much easier, and ensure that you are able to operate it from the drivers seat. Paul J. Hard work never killed anyone ........ but why take the chance! [Except building up my new CSR kit, suspension finished, wings on, engine/gearbox in, currently connecting and filling.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Er..........left hand drive in the USA Paul......... If you've removed the wipers the bracket isn't doing much so go ahead & remove it. I don't think it's structural; just remember you'll need to re-site the earth bundle. Unless you need the switch for competittion I'd ask myself why fit it? I've seen a few cars stranded because of problems with the switch. The long cable runs can cause starter problems because current to the starter is reduced. Also the switch should be replaced frequently as the contacts can deteriorate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I am rewiring the car and adding a starter button. I thought the battery master switch would provide security since I have removed the key. The car is used mostly for trackdays with some street use. Maybe just a hidden switch would be the easier solution?? Or would the battery master switch be desirable for trackdays? I really am not keen on cutting up the car. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Yea, I got the LHD bit Mick, I am assuming [perhaps wrongly] that the wiper bracket was mounted on the right, to give the correct sweep pattern. I would be wary about cutting it out, wherever it is, once done it far harder to ever put it back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Jeff, why not fit it on the dash? Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven to The French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Jeff, My 93 1400K ss (RHD) has the battery master switch fitted on the inside bulkhead near my right knee. This works well for security use as it's out of sight and is easy to isolate the electrics when required. Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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