245 tailgate wiring

Does anybody have any recommendations on how to fix the wires that run through the hinges of the wagons? The insulation has broken on one of mine and the conductor is showing. There doesn't seem to be enough loose wire just to splice it so I'll need some new stuff. How do you get access to the inside of the hinges?

Is there a special wire to use that will resist the continuous flexing?

Thanks, Dave

Reply to
D. Brown
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Either IPD or Volvo to purchase the tailgate harnesses also check the hinges some have a ground wire that brakes between the 2 halves you have to support the tailgate because you have to remove the hinge to perform this repair

Reply to
Glenn Klein

Just replace the harnesses, they aren't terribly expensive.

Reply to
James Sweet

To add to this, mark the position of the hinges with either dry erase marker or masking tape before you remove them, makes it a lot easier to line them up. Also very slowly move the tailgate through it's range of motion after tightening the bolts to make sure the surfaces don't scrape and damage the paint.

Reply to
James Sweet

I got mine at fcpgroton

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less expensive than elsewhere and very helpful people. Howard

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Howard Nelson

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