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    Rear window support, 3rd brake light

    So the rear window and hatch gas struts were weak on my Cruiser. So I got some FCS brand replacements off Rock Auto. They work great mechanically, however there is no electrical continuity between the terminals to run the 3rd brake light. Patching the connectors with a jumper wire makes the light work.

    So I’m thinking of a way to get continuity while making it look presentable. This is the car I’m taking to the Minnesota show again. I’m thinking of making a black coiled cord to go over or aside the strut.

    Aside from buying another brand and hoping it has electrical continuity, anyone have any ideas?
    Last edited by tlc1976; 05-07-2022, 11:20 PM.
    1989 Celebrity CL 4 door, 3.1 MPFI, 4 speed auto, summer daily driver
    1989 Cutlass Cruiser wagon, 3.1 MPFI, 4 speed auto, special summer ride
    1996 Cherokee XJ 4 door, 4.0, 5 speed, winter daily driver & towing vehicle
    1991 Tracker 2 door, 1.6, 5 speed, needs work
    Previously several Celebritys, 6000s, & 2 U-vans

    #2
    Might see if you can steal a ground for the hatch glass latch (say that 10 times fast)
    Brian - Carpe Diem

    I dont have to love my president, or any god, to love my country!!
    More people have died in the name of "God" than in all wars combined thruout history
    01 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD 127k - 04 GMC Envoy SLT XUV 193k

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      #3
      Sounded good. I checked it out last night. The hot wire is what passes through the strut, so it won’t work.
      1989 Celebrity CL 4 door, 3.1 MPFI, 4 speed auto, summer daily driver
      1989 Cutlass Cruiser wagon, 3.1 MPFI, 4 speed auto, special summer ride
      1996 Cherokee XJ 4 door, 4.0, 5 speed, winter daily driver & towing vehicle
      1991 Tracker 2 door, 1.6, 5 speed, needs work
      Previously several Celebritys, 6000s, & 2 U-vans

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        #4
        Then the black coiled wire is about the only real option.
        Brian - Carpe Diem

        I dont have to love my president, or any god, to love my country!!
        More people have died in the name of "God" than in all wars combined thruout history
        01 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD 127k - 04 GMC Envoy SLT XUV 193k

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