EL Wire Standard Version1

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Before we start please be aware some light cutting or drilling of plastic may be required to complete this mod.

The powermod must be fitted in order for this to work as intended & battery pack + switch must also be removed
Reference to battery pack can be found in issue 32 of Eaglemoss instructions.

STEP 1 STEP 2
Locate this splitter wire that will be within your Next you will need your Delorean chassis section as
EL wire mod kit. shown in the image.

STEP 3 STEP 4
now remove all necessary wires from the rear board & Now you have removed the inner section completely
the X4 screws as shown, then carefully remove the with dash & seats still attached it should look
inner section from the chassis also taking care of something like this.
Steering wheel shaft.

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STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7


1: Blue lines indicate where 2: The blue arrow indicates the front of the central 3: With the wire in place this
the central hole will line up. splitter joint should sit on the chassis screw hole. is how it should look now.
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STEP 8 STEP 9
1: In this step make sure x1 of the 1.21 Gigawatts Lay the red colour coded wire on top of the fuel tank
Powermod plug has been pushed back through the in the same way as the picture.
side of the chassis hole into the old battery area.
2: Now do the same with the red colour coded wire
NOT THE BLUE coming from the EL splitter.

STEP 10 STEP 11
The blue colour coded wire can now be secured under You can now fully attach the inner section back onto
the wire tidy bracket as shown within the circle. your vehicles chassis.
Rest the remaining excess wire on top of the fuel tank. You will also need to connect ALL the required wires
correctly as found in the Eaglemoss Instruction books.
Reference to this can be found in Issues 56 & 59

STEP 12 STEP 13
At the rear of the vehicle locate the black and green Route the rear splitter cables as shown within the blue
colour coded wires from the EL wire splitter these circles and secure it down by using the wire tidy clamps
should be on the right side of the vehicle. shown in the picture.

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STEP 14 STEP 15
This is how the two rear black colour coded wires This is how the wire ends should look in length while
should be routed between the notch cut outs on hanging down.
either side of the chassis

STEP 16 STEP 17
Carefully turn the car over and remove the x6 screws In this step you need to check that the 1.21 Gigawatts
as shown, please note the x2 rear screws are a powermod plug Is now easily accessible from step 8
different length so be careful not to mix them up. and also the small white plug from step 9 as shown.
X4 front screws are BM, x2 rear screws are LM.
Reference to this can be found in issue 33

29mm gap

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STEP 18
1: locate where you are
required to cut.
2: Simply cut out a 29mm
gap as shown.
3: Next locate this inverter STEP 19
that is with your EL wire Cut the original switch support away.
Mod kit. Fit the inverter in the same place as the picture.
OPTIONAL attach with double sided Tape or you
3 could drill holes to secure inverter in place.

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STEP 20 STEP 21
1: Connect red inverter plug on black powermod plug. The black plug end should now fit nicely between the
2: Both red wires should be inline, indicated by the plastic ridge / edge so the wire is supported / tidy as
blue arrow. (If this is not done the inverter won`t work) Indicated within the blue circle.
3: This is how your inverter plugged in should now look.

STEP 22 STEP 23
Now connect the white plug ends together. Remove the x3 screws and thread the thin wire
If possible try to arrange your wires similar to this underneath the pipe as shown.
layout as this was found to be the best method. Please note the front screw is AP and other x2 screws
are FP so be careful not to mix them up.
Reference to this can be found in issue 30

STEP 24 STEP 25
Guide the long thin wire fully underneath the pipe Now the wire from the previous step has been fully
and out of the other side as the blue arrows are guided through you can now replace the x3 screws
indicating. previously removed from step 23.
Reference to this can be found in issue 30.

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STEP 26 STEP 27
1: Now thread the wire under the gearbox mounting. Pass the end of the plug / wire under the drive shaft
2: Now wrap the wire over the pipe, then pass it back and out through the other side of the lower rear
under the pipe and pass it over again as shown. cross member.

STEP 28 STEP 29
Now thread the plug / wire under this bracket and You should now be able to attach the two plug ends
very gently pull the wire through. together (cable wire number 23 red/blue wires)
you can now tuck the wires alongside the chassis but
DO NOT force the wire if it wont fit on its own, you
may have to open the gap slightly as not to damage
the wire.

STEP 30 STEP 31
Replace this lower section back on with x6 screws Next locate this orange EL wire from your kit then
holding it in place and the lower trap door. match the green colour coded wires and connect the
Remember x4 front screws are BM, x2 rear screws plugs ends together as shown.
are LM.
Reference to this can be found in issue 33 P5
STEP 32 STEP 33
Pass the end of the EL wire through the small square This is now what it should look like on the other side.
hole as shown in the picture. In the next step we will be working on the front wire.
Be careful not to damage the orange EL wire, we
will return to this again in step 35 & 36.

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STEP 34 STEP 35
Find the blue colour coded wire at the front of the Now you can attach all the remaining wires as per
vehicle chassis frame (last used in step 10) Eaglemoss instructions, all reference to this can be
1: Feed the plug from the inside through the square found in issue 91.
hole as indicated within the blue circle. PLEASE NOTE: you will need pull the remaining orange
2: make sure enough wire is through to the other side EL wire through as you locate the body together.
similar to the image.

STEP 36 STEP 37
After pulling the remaining orange EL wire through Next you will need to follow the Eaglemoss
while you were locating the body, make sure the instructions from issues 93 to 95 to reach this stage
white plugs have now also come through as indicated so that your build will match the picture.
in the blue circle. You can then disconnect the orange
EL wire as it won`t be needed again until step 58. P6
Left side Right side
STEP 39
STEP 38
Route the blue colour coded EL wire as shown.
You will now require the blue colour coded EL wire
Its suggested to place the cable inside the box then
from your kit.
put the clamp over and screw into place.
The red X indicates there is no longer a wire fitted to
the left side of the vehicle. (LEDs are not required)

STEP 40 STEP 41
Your wire should now look something like this. Now connect both plug ends together and feed the
connector & wire back through the square hole.

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STEP 42 STEP 43
1: screw right flux box to vehicle make sure the 1: Next line up the external box and screw into place
EL wire inside is not going to catch on anything. taking precautions the EL wire inside is not going to
2: Guide the EL wires around the front end of the catch on anything.
bumper. 2: Now you can also add the front mesh as per
3: Check to make sure you have not accidently got the Eaglemoss instructions found in issue 99.
EL wire twisted
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STEP 44 STEP 45
Next you will need these parts from issue 106. The next few steps show it is still possible to fit the
Please note this is not a requirement but you can cut LED`s and plugs together within the small flux boxes.
off the LED`s or plugs to make fitting easier, or you Follow this layout if you wish to keep the LED`s &
could even just add different coloured wires between plugs still attached, this was found to be the best
each of the rear flux boxes, the choice is yours. method.

STEP 46 STEP 47
You will now require the two black colour coded EL Now add the EL wires to each side as shown.
wires from your kit. NOTE: This stage can be fiddly but if you have
removed the LED`s, plugs or even added your own
wires as suggested in step 44 then this will be
much easier to fit it all together.

STEP 48
STEP 49
Next attach both rear covers as shown in the pictures.
Now secure your black colour coded EL wires in the
Although this stage can be fiddly to perform with all
positions indicated within the circle, this is to help it
the cables inside it should now be much more secure.
follow the shape of the plastic but have the ability
NOTE: Check your EL wires are not twisted before
to move when attaching to the bumper a bit later.
attaching the rear covers.
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A Car Image
STEP 50 STEP 51
Next secure the red & blue wires to follow the plastic. You will need these two parts from issues 104 & 105.
Mike Lane mini cable ties can also be purchased for Loop the EL wire as shown in the picture within each
this cosmetic purpose. https://mikelanemods.com/mct of the rear roof flux boxes.
A car image is used for reference only.

STEP 52 STEP 53
You are now at the stage to fix the rear panel on & Connect both EL wire plugs onto both plugs hanging
wire up all lights correctly as per the Eaglemoss down just behind the rear bumper from step 15.
instructions. Next tuck the wires away behind the rear bumper &
All reference to this can be found in issue 92 Screw the rear flux boxes as per Eaglemoss instructions
found in Issue 106

Leftside

Rightside
STEP 54 STEP 55
Route the EL wires as shown in the pictures for both Before you tighten both roof boxes down make sure
the left and right sides of the vehicle. You have not accidently got the EL wire twisted or it
If required any reference to this can be found in the may not give the desired effect.
Eaglemoss instructions issues 104(left) & 105(right) Next check the EL wire inside is not going to catch on
anything or get damaged in anyway when tightening.
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Leftside Rightside
STEP 56 STEP 57
Next attach the flux bands to the left & right side of Attach the outer mesh with screws on both sides of
the vehicle, these have been built into one piece to the vehicle as Per Eaglemoss instructions, reference
make fitting easier. to this can be found in issue 107(left) & 108(right)

STEP 58 STEP 59
If not already done so you can disconnect the orange Now the end cap has been removed you can easily
EL wire form the rear (last used in step 36) and then thread the EL wire through & arrange the wires
very simply remove the protective end cap from the underneath to match the same as the picture.
orange EL wire

STEP 60 STEP 61
Run the orange EL wire around the circular slot then Replace the protective end cap back on the EL wire
push the other end back through the hole to the but don`t fold it over just yet.
underside. To hold the orange wire in place you need Route the wires exactly the same way to the picture
to use the clear disc supplied in issue 113 and secure as this will cause less damage to the EL wire joint.
it in place with x1 BP screw as per Eaglemoss Now fold the EL wire end over to help keep wire flat
instructions. and more secure.

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STEP 62 STEP 63
You should now be left with a part that looks very Next push the white plug through the square hole and
similar to the top image. Before moving on to the next pull the wire all the way out the other side so the
step make sure you have attached all the parts around reactor drum can be attached underneath with BP
the outside of the reactor drum using CP screws. screws, all reference to this can be found in issue 114.

STEP 64 STEP 65
Use x2 BP screws as shown to secure the reactor to You can now attach the plug ends together and gently
the plate, and use x1 KM screw to secure the wire. feed the extra length wire back through the square
Again all reference to this can be found in issue 114. hole by the bulkhead to ensure everything fits as it
should.

STEP 66
Last thing left to do now is to plug the 1.21 Gigawatts
power adaptor to the car and press switch number 1.
So that's it your all done, you can enjoy you EL wire mod.
PLEASE NOTE: This build is not fully complete up to 130
Some images are not true to the finished product.

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