newbie electrical questions, lights, lighter, gas gauge Options

[djm914-6]

I've been very sucessful with using the 914 as a daily driver. I do have a couple of repairs to make though.

First is the licence plate lights. Can someone thell me how to check if they're wired correctly? I'm pretty sure I did something wrong when I replaced the bumper.

Next is the cigar lighter. I'd like to use it for some accessories, but there's no juice. Where should I start looking?

Then theres the gas gauge. 90% of the time its fine, but on occasion the needle goes crazy for a second. Any thoughts?

Lastly, does anyone have a wiring schematic for a /6? Color prefered.

TIA,

[ArtechnikA]

First is the licence plate lights. Can someone thell me how to check if they're wired correctly? I'm pretty sure I did something wrong when I replaced the bumper.

IIRC, it's really easy to connect the wires to the wrong terminals. one is grounded when you install the light... pull the light and if that alone keeps the fuses intact, swap the wires. that'd from memory, give it a shot. other than that, it's process of elimination with test lamp and continuity meter. (don't you do electrical stuff for a living ?...)

Next is the cigar lighter. I'd like to use it for some accessories, but there's no juice. Where should I start looking?

fuse, ground...

Then theres the gas gauge. 90% of the time its fine, but on occasion the needle goes crazy for a second. Any thoughts?

grounds, crap on the sender wire. i rarely pay attention to the gas gauge and watch the calendar, but i drive a pretty consistent route...

Lastly, does anyone have a wiring schematic for a /6? Color prefered.

The 914.6 wiring diagram thread

i got mine a few weeks ago. worth the $35 IMHO. send the check, a mailing tube appears.