As with any model build that includes lighting, there is going to be wiring. This 1:8 scale Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is no different. It actually contains a lot of wiring that has to be tested, managed, and cared for.
A few things to note about wiring the Ecto-1:
- Follow the colors – Wires have been known to have incorrect labels, so follow the colors in the magazines.
- Polarity matters – LEDs are diodes and will only work with the correct flow of electricity. Be sure to check connection orientation.
- Don’t pinch – Wires can easily be pinched between two pieces and cause a short, especially metal. Take care during assembly.
- Seat the plugs – Make sure all connectors are fully seated in their sockets.
This list relates to the final endpoint of each wire, and not the wires coming off the PCB.
| Wire | Color(s) | Purpose | Activated By | Received in Stage | Installed in Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Red/Black | Power Supply | Slide Switch Under Left Rear Chassis | 35 | 35 |
| B | White/White | Siren Switch | Right Radio Button | 38 | 41 |
| C | Blue/Blue | Roof Lights Switch | Left Radio Button | 38 | 41 |
| D | Blue/Green | Engine Sound Switch | Keyhole Button on Lower Middle Dashboard | 38 | 41 |
| E | Green/Green | Horn Switch | Button to the left of the Radio | 38 | 41 |
| F | Grey/Grey | Main Light Switch | Fluted Button on Lower Left Dashboard | 38 | 41 |
| G | Black/Black | Brake Pedal Switch | Pressing Brake Pedal | 38 | 38 |
| H | Red/White | Dashboard Light | Fluted Button on Lower Left Dashboard | 38 | 41 |
| I | Yellow/Yellow | Speaker | Siren, Engine Sound, or Horn Switches | 65 | 65 |
| J | Grey/Red | Federal 19 Propello-Ray | Left Radio Button | 65 | 67 |
| K | White/Grey | Whelen HRDF-200 Strobe | Left Radio Button | 65 | 67 |
| L | Black/Grey | Front Deck Lights | Left Radio Button | 65 | 67 |
| m | Black/Grey | Rear Deck Lights | Left Radio Button | 65 | 67 |
| N | Red/White | Code 3 Force 4 XL Light Bars | Left Radio Button | 65 | 67 |
| O | Green/White | Left Headlight | Fluted Button on Lower Left Dashboard | 66 | 66 |
| P | Green/White | Right Headlight | Fluted Button on Lower Left Dashboard | 66 | 66 |
| Q | Black/White | Left Tail Light | Pressing Brake Pedal | 66 | 66 |
| R | Black/White | Right Tail Light | Pressing Brake Pedal | 66 | 66 |
| S | Black/Blue | Ceiling Light | Opening Any Door | 66 | 66 |
| T | Red/Red | Rear Door Switch | Opening Rear Door | 66 | 66 |
| U | Red/Red | Front Left Door Switch | Opening Front Left Door | 66 | 66 |
| V | Red/Red | Rear Left Door Switch | Opening Rear Left Door | 66 | 66 |
| W | Red/Red | Front Right Door Switch | Opening Front Right Door | 66 | 66 |
| X | Red/Red | Rear Right Door Switch | Opening Rear Right Door | 66 | 66 |