Outline LED Marker Lights, the red/white ones up top? (1 Viewer)

[Blue Moon]

Has anyone ever changed one of these on a Burstner Lyseo. I’ve cracked one, got a replacement from my dealer and tried to swap it earlier. Unfortunately there is absolutely no slack in the twin cables in the van to the old light unit. I’m sure there’s plenty but I’m guessing Burstner have stuck or fixed the cables to the inside of the upper side panel. There was loads of what looks like black chewing gum around the mounting holes and screws. I pulled this off to clear the hole the cable passed through but the cables didn’t budge more than about 25mm. I didn’t fancy giving it a good tug for fear of either breaking the wires or pulling the spade connections apart and losing the cables inside. There’s no access points in any of the rear upper bedroom cupboards, this has me beaten. Any guidance, tips etc would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Blue Moon

 

[Otter Spotter]

Bump

 

[Figaro]

The "black chewing gum" will be non setting mastic and needs to be replaced if you cleaned it off.
Don't pull on the wires, much better to extend them if there is insufficient to work with.

 

[Blue Moon]

The "black chewing gum" will be non setting mastic and needs to be replaced if you cleaned it off.
Don't pull on the wires, much better to extend them if there is insufficient to work with.

What non-setting mastic would you recommend?

I’ve about 25mm of slack, if I cut the old wires where they come out of the old light unit. What would be recommended as a cable connection that’s easy to work with on a tight cable run and a 10/12mm hole in the body?

 

[Jev88]

I find Wago connectors are very useful. Available as pass through in multiple configurations.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Lenny HB]

I think Wago's would be too bit.
Solder but joints might be the answer.

Waterproof Solder Sleeve Heat Shrink Seal Electric Butt Wire Connectors | eBay

Polyolefin heat shrink butt connectors improved pullout strength, provides seal, strain relief, cable check, and insulation. Solder and seal and with advanced waterproof function. White Heat Shrink Connectors: Suits cable/ wire sizes AWG 26-24 / 0.25-0.34mm2.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Howard B]

I think Wago's would be too bit.
Solder but joints might be the answer.

Waterproof Solder Sleeve Heat Shrink Seal Electric Butt Wire Connectors | eBay

Polyolefin heat shrink butt connectors improved pullout strength, provides seal, strain relief, cable check, and insulation. Solder and seal and with advanced waterproof function. White Heat Shrink Connectors: Suits cable/ wire sizes AWG 26-24 / 0.25-0.34mm2.

www.ebay.co.uk

Got a set of them, absolute rubbish. Better to solder the proper way.