S3 Clock Wiring

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#1 S3 Clock Wiring

Post by Redman » Wed Nov 05, 2025 2:00 pm

Have had the clock refurbished and I have reinstalled. Wiring diagram says power comes from purple wire from Fuse 3 via interior light switch, however although I do have a "spare" purple wire from that switch it does not provide power. I found (!) an additional purple wire coming from the lights switch and that works fine. But where should the other wire from the interior lights switch go?
Gordon James
S3 1971 - Original (JHT) LHD/Auto/Air Con. Re-imported from US via UK in 1994, rebuilt Antwerp. Dk Blue (orig Sable)/Biscuit (orig Beige)
Porsche 911SC 1983
VW T2A Bus 1971
VW Beetle Cabrio 1967 (but bit of a mixture!)

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#2 Re: S3 Clock Wiring

Post by Craig Balzer » Wed Nov 05, 2025 5:32 pm

Maybe these'll help

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RS0oLHfILs8
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O-7ISSjSLhQ

I have Youtube shorts/videos (like these) for all the S3 switches as well as the gauges on my Youtube Channel
Craig Balzer
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1972 Series III OTS, 4-Speed (soon-to-be a Guy Broad 5-Speed), A/C, CWW

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#3 Re: S3 Clock Wiring

Post by Redman » Thu Nov 06, 2025 11:06 pm

Thanks, Craig - have had a look at your channel. I think some extra time needed with a multimeter in and around the interior light switch and fuse 3! You have encouraged me to get into it.
Gordon James
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#4 Re: S3 Clock Wiring

Post by Redman » Fri Jan 23, 2026 1:47 am

Sorted. Problem was indeed fuse / fuse holder related and clock wiring us now as per diagram. I've also sorted out the map light wiring while I was at it. Thanks.
Gordon James
S3 1971 - Original (JHT) LHD/Auto/Air Con. Re-imported from US via UK in 1994, rebuilt Antwerp. Dk Blue (orig Sable)/Biscuit (orig Beige)
Porsche 911SC 1983
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