Wire routing for 129 tail lights

[mrindfleisch]

Hello, I am wondering about how to route the wires for the tail lights on a 129. The problem is that I can’t find a sensible way to run the hot taillight wire in the battery compartment to the little tail light harness and a place to put those wires that doesn’t expose them to chafing or tangling in moving parts (lift linkages, tires, etc.). I have examined all the sheet metal in that area and can find no passage holes. Thanks for any advice. Mike

 

[kmcconaughey]

The wire harness should run along the right hand side of the frame rail. Here's a screen capture from the Cub Cadet Parts Lookup. Which hopefully will give you some idea on how it should be routed. Item #11 is the voltage regulator which is in the battery box under the seat. Items #8 and #9 are wire clips.

This is a section from the service manual covering how to remove the fender deck. Note the wires connecting to the top terminals of the voltage regulator. I believe those include the wires for the lights.

 

[mrindfleisch]

Thanks a lot. I never thought that it might be routed along the frame rail. Been reading your helpful stuff for years. Thanks so much