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Discussion in '308/328' started by 500drvier, Oct 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM.

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  1. 500drvier

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    #1 500drvier, Oct 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
    Hello, I had a small electrical fire behind my instrument panel in my 1978 3-8 GTS. I believe it started from the dimmer thermostat (yes, I will bypass and upgrade to led during this repair).

    Luckily the damage was only to the tac gauge and instrument wire harness. I’ve searched without much luck but trying to find a replacement harness. Can anyone please provide a source?
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  2. Cennzo

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    #2 Cennzo, Oct 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
    Hi,
    Try Red Bay Ferrari spare parts. Ask them at
    [email protected]
    I fried the harness in my 328 console because of using a cigarette lighter air compressor and had to find a new harness and these guys had one at a reasonable price.
    Give them a try.
    Vince
     
  3. Dockboy

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    #3 Dockboy, Oct 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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  4. BigTex

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    #4 BigTex, Oct 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
    Good links, a wrecker like FerrParts might have one also.
     
  5. Imatk

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    #5 Imatk, Oct 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
    With that limited amount of damage... you could easily repair that yourself if you wanted. Probably would cost a lot less than a whole harness... and a lot less time putting it in. Just a thought.
     
  6. GordonC

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    #6 GordonC, Oct 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
    I was going to say the same as lmatk - if the plastic connector bodies are not damaged, then it's easy - the harnesses use plain old 1/4" blade connectors inserted into those connectors. Buy wires of the appropriate wire colour and gauge; estimate the lengths needed from the damaged pieces, and crimp on the appropriate male or female blade connector (check to get blade connectors that will retain in the plastic connector bodies)

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