Coil wiring question

[Davemate]

I appear to have three wires connected to the coil  ??)


One goes to the dizzy - so that's ok !
One is coming from the loom near the alternator,I converted it over but I didn't touch that side of things
The one which I think is a bit umm, goes off towards the relay thing at the bottom of the pic. I think is the creamy looking wire on the right terminal


I did that maybe a previous owner added an ignition fed live but I don't really know  :X
Anyone know what it could be ?

[JimEB]

I think it's all fine Dave - if memory serves me well (no manual to hand), the Mk1 has a relay thingy like that as part of the starter/ignition circuit. Ready to be corrected!

[Davemate]

My workshop manual just shows one wire in and one out to the dizzy

[nicmk1est]

does this help?

[dazzer]

Hi Dave

On the negative side I'd of said rev counter, but if you haven't got one perhaps overdrive or auto box inhibitor.

Take it off and see what doesn't work. If everything still works leave it off.

[Davemate]

I've had an explanation from mr Radders, it's the feed for the overdrive,that's what the relay is on the inner wing which is were I think the wire goes to, so tomorrow I'll disconnect it and see if the overdrive solenoid stops working(his suggestion).

So that's probably sorted that out  :)

[thescrapman]

Dave

It is the feed to the overdrive. No need to experiment!

Cheers

Colin