Dimmer Switch connections

[drewdude1229]

Hello,

I have a 53 M38A1 that was wireless, before I finish the harness does wire 18 connect to the female side or male side of the dimmer switch? I believe using the schematic in TM 9-8014 it is connected to the male side with wire 16 connected to the female. Just need reassurance before I fry something. Thanks, Drew

 

[cranetruck]

Usually a wire with power ("hot") will have a female connector.
In your case the wire from the source #16, should be female and wires #17 and #18 males going to the head lights regardless of the application.
Probably won't help you much, just thought I'd toss it in.

 

[drewdude1229]

Hello,

Actually it helps alot, thanks, Drew

 

[drewdude1229]

Hello,

For anyone who should ever ask, wire 16 or the "hot" wire on an M38A1 connects to the female connector on the dimmer switch, wire 16 has a male end while wire 18 has a female connector and connects to the headlights.

Well after a couple weeks of simulated lighting strikes on my M38A1 the main wiring is finished and all checks out. Now I can focus on some less shocking work.