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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 03:54 PM
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Hooking up OEM Rally Light Kit

I was finally able to get a pretty good used R53 OEM Rally Light Harness from a fine member here on NAM. It's cut in a few spots but I think I can make it work.

One thing I can't figure out is where the installation instructions show the two leads that go to the lights each have 2 wires, I seem to have 2 wires in one side and 3 wires in the other side. Not sure where this extra wire should go. I think it's red.

Any help would be appreciated. Hoping to install over Xmas break.

 
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 10:10 PM
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These should be the installation instructions: http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Dr...Lights_902.pdf

There’s also a factory extension harness so you can mount the switch by handbrake instead of cutting a hole in the knee bolster for $2.50: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/61120412968/
 
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 03:18 AM
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Wow! That has to be the best deal ever on a Mini part! I would have thought it would be at least $20.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 04:14 AM
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I am still looking for this retrofit rally light harness (not the extension described above). Anyone?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RB-MINI
These should be the installation instructions: http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Dr...Lights_902.pdf

There’s also a factory extension harness so you can mount the switch by handbrake instead of cutting a hole in the knee bolster for $2.50: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/61120412968/
Yes, the installation instructions show 2 wires each on the leads that go to the lights, but for some reason it appears there's one extra red wire on one side that I don't know what to do with.

I ordered that $2.50 extension wire too.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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I just bought a new set of rally lights and really wanted to get the switch extension cable but it looks like everyone is sold out and just shows on backorder. I wonder if I can just cut the harness that comes with the kit and extend it myself with butt connectors.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 09:00 AM
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Yes you can do that. Just seal up the splice and use some heat shrink to seal it.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 07:01 PM
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I’m trying to remove mine without cutting any wires, a bit tricky now at the firewall. I want to sell mine with the lower dash trim as an exchange item... wish I had the tool to de-pin that connector. Any tips?

 
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