Rewiring a vehicle
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| − | When completely rewiring a vehicle there are a few things | + | When completely rewiring a vehicle there are a few things that must be determined beforehand. First, one must decide if a prefabricated harness will be used, or if a custom harness will be made from scratch. In any case the harness should be assembled into groups and cut within a reasonable distance to the right length, while leaving extra wire to account for routing. |
Next one must have the tools and supplies required for the job. Here is what is required: | Next one must have the tools and supplies required for the job. Here is what is required: | ||
| − | Wiring harness | + | *Wiring harness |
| − | Black wire | + | *Black wire |
| − | Wire | + | *Wire strippers |
| − | Crimpers | + | *Crimpers |
| − | Connectors | + | *Connectors |
| − | Electrical tape | + | *Electrical tape |
| − | Wire loom | + | *Wire loom |
| − | Rubberized | + | *Rubberized wiring hooks (may not be needed in some cases) |
| − | Sheet metal screws (may not be needed in some cases) | + | *Sheet metal screws (may not be needed in some cases) |
| − | Wiring diagrams are very helpful too | + | *Wiring diagrams are very helpful too |
If soldering: | If soldering: | ||
| − | Good | + | *Good soldering gun (don't skimp and use an iron; it will slow things down) |
| − | Solder | + | *Solder |
| − | Shrink tube | + | *Shrink tube |
| − | + | Next, the wiring harness in the vehicle must be removed. Be sure to label every disconnected or cut wire as to its original location. Keep the original harness intact as possible and UNPLUG EVERYTHING YOU CAN. Keeping this harness intact can help with understanding of how things were wired before the routing of wires. Once that is complete you are ready to begin installation of your new harness. | |
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| − | Once you have your wiring harness and your old wires removed your first step is to install the fuse block. On many vehicles this is as simple as placing it in the factory position. | + | Once you have your wiring harness and your old wires removed, your first step is to install the fuse block. On many vehicles this is as simple as placing it in the factory position. |
| − | The next step is to begin routing your wires. While doing this keep in mind any sharp areas that may sever a wire and secure the wires as good as possible. This will prevent the wiring from deteriorating as quickly as they would if little care is given. Begin by routing your longest wires first as quite often they will get in your way while dealing with the shorter wires. | + | The next step is to begin routing your wires. While doing this keep in mind any sharp areas that may sever a wire and secure the wires as good as possible. This will prevent the wiring from deteriorating as quickly as they would if little care is given. Begin by routing your longest wires first, as, quite often they will get in your way while dealing with the shorter wires. |
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