Most Vehicles use the smallest possible wiring they can get away with, and this leads to trouble...

When you swap out 'Jeep' wiring it's ALWAYS a good idea to go one wire gauge size 'UP',
For instance,
If it has a 16 Ga. wire from the factory, use a 14 Ga. wire.
If it has a 14 Ga. wire from the factory, use a 12 Ga. wire.

This will give you extra capacity for things that are 'Old' and aren't working so well,
And it will give you capacity for 'Upgrades' later, like when we swap out blower motors, ignitions, ect.

When you start your wiring project, start at the Fire Wall Bulk Head Connector, or where ever the wiring ORIGINATES,
DO NOT start at the headlights and work backwards, you will only screw yourself in the long run.

Buy your wire on Rolls. 100 Feet of wire is NOT 'Too Much' if you are wiring your entire engine bay, and it's not going to be nearly enough if you are wiring the entire Jeep!

Buy up COLOR COMBINATIONS when you stumble onto them, having a Primary Color With a 'Trace' stripe is ALWAYS a good thing!

I never walk past odd ball colors in 12 or 14 Ga.,
AND,
I never walk past 'Common Colors' when they have a 'Trace Stripe' to help me with identification.
And I never walk past 10 Ga. with a 'Trace' stripe, no matter what the 'Trace' color is...

With the exception of under dash, I usually don't buy up anything smaller than 14 or 16 Ga.
That gets you right back to having too small of wire gauge really quickly...

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Some Examples,

10 Ga. 'RED', ... 'HOT' full time.

Starter Relay to Fuse block,
Starter Relay to Alternator 'BAT' terminal,
Starter Relay to Headlight Relays.
Starter Relay to Air Compressor Relay.
Starter Relay to Off Road Lights Relay.
Starter Relay to Electric Radiator Fan Relay.

10 Ga. 'RED' With a 'Stripe' (Red w/Trace)

Ignition Switch to Ignition. The Stripe (Trace) indicates that wire is 'Switched' and not full time 'Hot'
Headlights AFTER the relays. Relays are the 'Switch'.
Off Road Lights AFTER the power relay or switch to the lights.
Fan power AFTER the relay.

Different Stripe (Trace) colors can be used to identify which circuit you are looking at in the harness.
Green for Fan,
Blue for Lights,
White for Ignition, ect.

Same with smaller sizes of wire...

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TRICKS, TIPS, STUFF TO KEEP YOU STRAIGHT....

There are SEVERAL ways to color code your wires,
Or you can just get a label maker and label every wire for EXACTLY what it is and where it goes!

When I'm working with 'Bundles' that need to be separated, but are going back into a common bundle when I'm done,
I use the cheap color coded 'Zip Ties', one two or even three on the bundles will give you all the differentiation you need between which bundle is for the head lights, which bundle is for the ignition, which bundle is for whatever,
And when you get ready to bundle everything together, you can clip them off, or leave them in the larger bundle, doesn't matter.

I find these things REALLY HANDY when I'm working on Jeeps in particular.
The Grill Support Rods make a GREAT place to work from when you are sorting out a harness, and these things are removable, reusable, and easy to add or take wires out of when working.

If you have PERMANENT wires that might be confused with something else the same colors,
Then it's pretty easy to slip some bands of heat shrink over the wires and heat shrink them into place so they stay with the wires...

The bands shown are a little long, that's so they show up in the photographs easier...

This is PARTICULARLY HANDY for the wires at the starter relay, since there will be several,
This will tell you which Wire/Fusible Link feeds the Fuse Block, the Alternator, The Off Road Lights, the Fan Wiring, ect.

Combine a 'Zip Tie' with a Heat Shrink Band(s), and you really have a way to keep things straight.

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FUSIBLE LINKS.

FUSIBLE LINKS are used to supply NON CRITICAL/HIGH LOAD devices,
Especially when the load might shoot way up for a second or two, then level back off to 'Normal'.

The factory uses two on every Jeep, One for the feed to the fuse block,
One for the feed to the alternator.

I use them to feed relays for my off road lights, electric fan, air compressor, heavy load accessories that isn't the end of the world if they quit working.

Cycling loads, like a fan starting up can draw MUCH more amperage than you think, and by using a Fusible Link instead of a Set Amperage Fuse or Breaker,
The Fusible Link allows for a sudden current draw spike that levels out...

Fusible Links like the one pictured can be identified by the Plastic or Rubber 'Block' at the Ring Terminal where they connect to the battery cable side of the Starter Relay.

Fusible Links are a special blend of metals, Silver, Tin, Lead, ect.
And they are the Ultimate in 'Slow Blow' fuses.
They will allow for short term 'Over Load', like when the alternator is trying to charge a low battery,
Or when you have every electrical device on the vehicle fired up at once...

The Fusible Link can easily handle the Choke, Manifold Heater, Headlights, Blower Motor, Windshield Wipers and everything else fired up at once,
And the Fusible Link at the Starter Relay Battery Cable connection protects the Primary Wire to the Fuse Block & Head Lights from getting overloaded, rubbed through, melted or pinched and grounded out.

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HARDWARE.

A Link to connector types and service.
http://www.rowand.net/shop/tech/automotiveelectricalconnectors.htm

This is the 'Male' Side of most factory connectors.

REPLACEMENTS: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS p/n CG8

Combined with the females, You can rebuild most factory connectors with new terminals and new wires...

REPLACEMENTS: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS p/n CG7

And I NEVER walk by a factory connector when it's still in pretty good shape...

When you need that odd ball connector for something, It's REALLY nice to be able to build EXACTLY what you want!

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YOUR BULK HEAD CONNECTORS WILL BE PACKARD 59 CONNECTORS,
Slightly larger than the Packard 56 connectors shown above to better handle 10 Ga. wires.

Same 1/4" (0.250") blade width, but slightly longer contact surface area.

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Another variation is the Packard 58 Female connector,
The rolled sides are there to cut through corrosion and make positive contact instead of the 'Constant Tension' type 'Spring' the Packard 56 & 59 Female terminals use.

The rolled sides of the connector are what we are used to seeing with Generic 'Barrel Crimp' connectors you are so used to seeing everywhere...
The 'Rolled Sides' sometimes make the connector a little 'Thick',
These sometimes won't fit in a standard Packard 56/59 female connector housing, so be aware of that.

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FUSE BLOCKS, INSERT BREAKERS.

For the guys wanting to add some extra Circuits and Current carrying capacity for lights, fans, air compressors, ect.
This makes a VERY handy way to add that capacity.

It's a 6 slot fuse block, dirt cheap and available anywhere.

Add some Insert Circuit breakers to the mix, instead of blade type fuses,

And you wind up with a 'Fuse Block' that has self resetting circuit breakers!
No more getting out in the mud, rain, ect. to fix that stupid 'In Line' fuse that came with your off road lights, air compressor, ect.

FOR GUYS WITH '72 and older Jeeps, this is a GREAT way to upgrade to a fuse block and breakers! Cheap, effective and easy to work with!

 

Saving space 3. Reading wiring diagrams & Schematics.

Diagrams are different than 'Schematics'.

'DIAGRAMS' are basic drawings to show you where things hook up and where they go.

A 'SCHEMATIC' is a very precise, very technical representation of the electrical circuits, and may, or may not show you were the wiring ACTUALLY GOES, just what the electrical current is supposed to do and what electrical components are in the system...

A 'SCHEMATIC' makes absolutely NO SENSE to anyone that isn't trained in electrical engineering,
So you won't find 'Schematics' on my sites, I don't use them.

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Something I wrote a while back, don't know if it will help or I'll have to do it again from scratch...

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The closest thing you will come to a 'Schematic' is a factory wiring diagram...
And they are confusing enough to drive any one crazy!

So lets start there...

*IF*...
You look the wiring diagram over really good, you will find 4 pieces of information for every electrical circuit in the vehicle....

1. Wire Ga. Size.
2. Factory Wire Number In The Harness.
3. Where It Originates From.
4. Where It Terminates.
5. Most Wiring Diagrams Give Color Coding information, but not all.

NOW! THIS LOOKS LIKE A BIG OLD MESS!... BUT IT'S NOT...

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IF YOU SCAN IT, COLOR CODE IT WITH THE WIRING COLORS YOU CAN FIND LOCALLY,
IT WILL LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS...

Makes a LOT more sense this way, and once you scan it, you can even add color banding, from heat shrink or zip ties, and you can change the wire gauge sizes to what you use, ect.

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HERE IS THE SAME WIRING TRACE THROUGH THE FIRE WALL BULK HEAD CONNECTOR...

Color code the wires you are working with, trace them by number or color,
Then 'Clip' out the rest of what you ARE NOT working on that day...
This keeps the project 'Manageable' and you don't get overrun and feeling overwhelmed.

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FUNCTION DIAGRAMS.

The battery & light bulb diagrams above are 'Function Diagrams'...

Side marker function is a HUGE source of questions, and there is no way to explain it without a FUNCTION DIAGRAM, and somone on the other end that can understand that FUNCTION DIAGRAM...

FUNCTION DIAGRAMS will show power flow, work done, ect. instead of specific wiring colors.

THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A 'FUNCTION DIAGRAM'...

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'QUIRKS' IN JEEP WIRING DIAGRAMS.

This is the Brake Warning Lamp Wiring, and the Ignition Switch Connector is UNLABELED in the factory diagrams,
The connection between lines at the COMBINATION SWITCH are NOT shown as connecting...

Why they ran two wires is beyond me, the GM Ignition Switch 'Test Ground' could have been up in the harness behind the fire wall... (See Dash Cluster Diagram 2 Images Up, Corrected Version)

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84-86 WIRING DIAGRAMS...
84-86 Wiring Diagrams are CRAZY! You guys have your work cut out for you!

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GROUNDS.

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WIRING DIAGRAM TEMPLATES.

These are links to basic wiring templates you can down load and practice on.

Open the links, Right Click 'Copy Image',
Then open with MS Paint on your computer.

In MS Paint, Left side tool bar,
Click the top right tool (a little box)
Then Right Click in the main window and click 'Paste',

Draw in your own wiring, components, ect.
I've left you some Breakers, Fuses, Relays, Ect. In the center of the template you can copy if you need them,
Clip out of you don't...

LINK: BASIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEMPLATE,

EXAMPLE: HEADLIGHTS ON RELAYS.

EXAMPLE: OFF ROAD LIGHTS ON RELAYS.

LINK: BASIC STARTING, CHARGING, IGNITION TEMPLATE,

EXAMPLE: IGNITION, CHARGING, STARTING CIRCUITS,

 

RELAYS.

RELAYS are used when you want to keep the wiring sizes reasonable.
There is no sense in running a highly loaded, 'HOT' 10 Ga. wire through the firewall,
Through a switch that isn't rated for anywhere near the amperage a 10 Ga. wire will conduct,
Then back out the firewall 'Hot' to what ever load might be on the other end.

When the switch is 'ON' the wire is hot both directions, and we all know what happens to wires stuck through holes in the fire wall...
Even if you use a 'Grommet' in the fire wall hole,
Eventually vibration and the weight of the wire will cut through the Grommet and then the wire insulation, and you have a MASSIVE short circuit!
(Excellent time to have a properly sized fuse or fusible link in the correct place!)

A RELAY lets you leave the Large Wires out in the engine bay,
Keep the short so they don't build a lot of resistance in the circuit,
And they keep you MUCH safer by NOT having them running in and out of the firewall,
Plus, a Relay can handle many times what a 'Switch' on the dash can, do it safely, and do it for YEARS without issues.

HOW A RELAY WORKS,

RELAY OPTIONS,

COMMON RELAY APPLICATIONS, WIRING DIAGRAMS,

You can control the "Low Current" switching to the relay, which is what you see above.
The Ignition switch controls the HEI relay low voltage trigger power,

While in this one, the Oil Pressure Switch activates the Low Current power to the Relay,
While the Manifold Temperature Switch controls the 'Ground' to the low voltage side of the Relay.
Oil pressure switch turns it 'On' any time the oil pressure is up,
The Manifold Temp Switch turns it 'Off' when it's not needed.

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ADVANCED RELAY WIRING.

Since you can control both the 'Activation' Low Current side (85 terminal) and the Low Current 'Ground' side of the activation circuit (86 terminal),
You can do some pretty tricky things with these little Relays!

Electric Fans are one case,
The thermostat controls the Low Current Power,
While you can run one small 'Ground' wire to the dash, run it though a switch, and be able turn the fan 'Off' when you get into deep water or mud which will slow the fan down and burn it up over time...

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DIODES.

A DIODE is a 'One Way Gate Valve' for electricity.
Current will flow through one direction, but can't reverse.
This is handy to stop one circuit from 'Back Feeding' another circuit when they are hooked up to the same terminal.

A Diode in an Alternator 'Excite' Wire Application,
This replaces the 'Resistor' wire and keeps the 'Excite' terminal from 'Back-Feeding' the ignition system keeping the engine running after you turn the key switch 'Off'...

Diodes also keep your alternator producing in DC current the battery can use,
And not the 'AC' current the 'Alternating Generator' produces current in...
This is a Diode Rectifier from a Delco Remy 10 SI Alternator...

AC goes in, DC comes out, Diodes are wonderful little gadgets!

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JEEP HARNESSES ARE "SPLICE HAPPY"...

With a little planning, you can reduce those splices, and make your harness more SERVICE FUNCTIONAL at the same time.

Strip a little extra insulation off the wires, and crimp them together in the connector.
VERY large wires WILL NOT fit in these little factory style crimp terminals,
But smaller wires crimp very nicely together and save you from having to break insulation in the middle of a wiring run for a 'Splice'...

And we all know the sockets/terminals rust/corrode out.
(Some Dielectric Grease helps that situation a bunch, just squirt some in under the bulb when you change them out)

Your side fender marker light sockets look like this:

Your Front Marker/Turn looks like this:

Lenghten or shorten the wires on the DISPOSABLE parts, the lamps/sockets, and keep yoru harness from being hacked into a dozen places it doesn't need to cut into.

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DRIP LOOPS.

This is such a simple concept, it gets right past most people...

A 'DRIP LOOP' is nothing more than a few inches of extra wire, looped, so the loop is 'Down',
And installed just before the wiring 'Goes Into' something or another.

The idea is, harnesses are often mounted higher than the lights, accessories they service.
So any water that condenses or gets splashed on the wires runs right into the Light or Device, causing a lot of corrosion and other problems.

With the 'Drip Loop' in place, you have a little extra wire there for when you need to change terminal ends, bulb sockets, ect.
And the 'Drip Loop' keeps the water from the harness from running directly into your lights, radio, whatever.

An alternative to the 'Drip Loop'...

Believe it or not, the 'Zip Tie' actually helps get the water off the wire bundle faster and more efficiently...

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TRAILER CABLE.

This is a HEAVY insulation jacket around 16, 14 or 12 Ga. Wire,
You can get it with 4, 6 or 7 Wires commonly.
NAPA carries it, so do most big truck parts place, or you can order it online.

This stuff makes GREAT front to rear long wiring runs that are virtually indestructible.

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SOURCES.... PIECES, PARTS, SUPPLIES...

Reasonable Crimpers for 'OEM' style terminals...
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/24%2d14-Gauge-Open-Barrel-Crimping-Tool-%2d-Weather-Pak.html

PACKARD 56 MALE TERMINALS,
5 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Split-Tab-Male-Locking-Terminal-%2d-5-Pcs.html

10 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Split-Tab-Male-Locking-Terminal-%2d-10-Pack.html

25 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Split-Tab-Male-Locking-Terminal-%2d-25-Pcs.html

50 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Split-Tab-Male-Locking-Terminal-%2d-50-Pcs.html

100 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Split-Tab-Male-Locking-Terminal-%2d-100-Pcs.html

PACKARD 56 FEMALE TERMINALS,
5 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Connector-%2d-5-Pack.html

10 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Connector-%2d-10-Pack.html

25 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Connector-%2d-25-Pack.html

50 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Connector-%2d-50-Pack.html

100 Pcs.http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Connector-%2d-100-Pack.html

GENERIC PACKARD 56 Connector Housings,
Male 5 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Housing-%2d-5-Pack.html

Male 10 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Split-Tab-Quick-Disconnect-Male-Housing-Pack-of-10.html

Female 5 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Housing-%2d-5-Pack.html

Female 25 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Female-Lock-Type-Tab-Housing-%2d-25-Pack.html

Sets (Male & Female) 5 Sets http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Split-Tab-Quick-Disconnect-Set-of-10.html

PACKARD 58 FEMALE LOCKING CONNECTORS,
(Won't fit in some 'Packard 56' housings)
25 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Female-Brass-Open-End-Quick-Connect-Terminal.html

50 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...ctor.com/products/Female-Brass-Open-End-Quick-Connect-Terminal-%2d-50-Pack.html

100 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...tor.com/products/Female-Brass-Open-End-Quick-Connect-Terminal-%2d-100-Pack.html

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JEEP STEERING COLUMN KEY SWITCH REPAIR KIT- TILT WHEEL.
NON-ELECTRICAL.
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Steering-Column-Rack-and-Pinion-Repair-Kit.html

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NAIL HEAD CONNECTORS, Some Brake Light Switches, Reverse Light Switches, Sensors,

SINGLE, http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Single-Wire-Coolant-Temperature-Sender-Connector.html

DOUBLE, http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r.com/products/Double-Cavity-Female-Connector-Housing-Packard-56-Terminals.html

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HEAD LIGHT, H-4 HIGH HEAT CERAMIC CONNECTORS.
Water Boot Ceramic H-4 Connector,
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...or.com/products/H4-9003-Ceramic-High-Heat-Headlamp-Connector-w-Rubber-Boot.html

Ceramic H-4 Headlight Connector-High Heat.
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r.com/products/Ceramic-High-Heat-H4-{47}-9003-Sealed-Beam-Repair-Connector.html

H-D Plastic H-4 Connector.
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Headlamp-Connector-H4-{47}-9003-Sealed-Beam-Repair.html

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DIMMER SWTICH PLUG,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Ford-Headlight-Dimmer-Switch-Connector.html

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STARTER RELAY STUD TO MALE SPADE,
10 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-Male-.250-Tab-With-#10-Mounting-Hole-Pack-of-5.html

STARTER RELAY PUSH ON BOOT CONNECTOR,
SENSOR PUSH ON BOOT CONNECTOR,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Ford-Chrysler-Universal-Stud-Socket-Pigtail-.html

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GM HEI Power & Tach Connector Set, Coil In Cap,
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...ctor.com/products/Set-of-GM-HEI-Distributor-and-Tachometer-Repair-Pigtails.html

GM HEI Power & Tach Connector Set, Remote E-Coil Coil,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-HEI-Ignition-Coil-Connector-Set-%2d-Black-and-Gray.html

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FORD COIL CONNECTORS.
Canister ('Horseshoe') http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Ford-Ignition-Coil-Connector-Harness.html

E-Core ('Square') http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Ford-Ignition-Coil-Connector-1986-and-Up.html

FORD DURASPARK CONNECTORS,
Power 2 Wire, Control 4 Wire, [url]http://www.r...rconnector.com/products/Ford-Electronic-Ignition-Module-4-Pin-Early-Models.html

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DELCO ALTERNTOR,
10 SI Plug (2 wire) http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Alternator-Repair-Pigtail-GM-Internal-Regulator.html

CS 'Oval' Plug, YOU NEED A RESISTOR BEFORE YOU CONVERT!
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...or.com/products/Delco-CS130D-Series-Alternator-Repair-Connector-4-Terminal.html

CS 'Square' Plug, 4 Wire, YOU NEED A RESISTOR BEFORE YOU CONVERT! http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Alternator-Internal-Regulator-4-Wire-Repair-Pigtail-.html

CS 'Square' Plug, 3 Wire, YOU NEED A RESISTOR BEFORE YOU CONVERT! http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r.com/products/GM-Alternator-Internal-Regulator-3-Wire-Connector-86-%2d-90.html

SI to CS ADAPTER- NEEDS RESISTOR BEFORE YOU INSTALL!
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-SI-Series-Alternator-To-CS-series-Adaptor-.html

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ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS,
FORD INERTA SWTICH CONNECTOR, (For Electric Fuel Pump Applications)
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Ford-Inertia-Fuel-Shutoff-Switch-Connector.html

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RELAYS.

5 Pin Relay And Socket,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Bosch-Style-5-Pin-Relay-W{47}-Resistor-and-Connector.html

5 Pin SOCKET ONLY, Works with 4 pin relays...
Also works for 'Do It Yourself' Flashers.
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Heavy-Duty-Flasher-{47}-Relay-Connector-5-Terminal.html

GM WATER PROOF RELAY SOCKET,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/PT152-AC-Delco-GM-Relay-Connector-Replacement.html

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FUSE BLOCKS, BREAKERS...

ATO/ATC Fuse Terminal Connectors,
10 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-ATO-Fuse-Block-Terminals-10-Pack.html

50 Pcs. http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Brass-ATO-Fuse-Block-Terminals-50-Pack.html

4 Fuse Add On Block,
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...roducts/4-Slot-Fuse-Block-for-ATO-and-ATC-Blade-Fuses-With-Brass-Terminals.html

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FUEL INJECTION...

GM Module 4 Pin Connector (GBRE)...
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r.com/products/GM-Distributor-Module-and-Idle-Air-Control-Repair-Connector.html

Works on GM Power/Coil terminal at module,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-2-Wire-Coolant-Temperature-Sensor-Connector.html

MAP Sensor,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/MAP-Sensor-Connector-Pigtail-GM-Cars-Trucks.html

TPS Sensor,
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...ducts/Throttle-Position-Sensor-Repair-Pigtail-Connector-GM-Cars-and-Trucks.html

http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...ducts/Throttle-Position-Sensor-Repair-Pigtail-Connector-GM-Cars-and-Trucks.html

IAC Plug,
http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...tor.com/products/-IAC-Idle-Air-Control-Repair-Connector-GM-Fuel-Injection-.html

O2,
Single Wire,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Single-Wire-O2-Sensor-Repair-Connector-Pigtail.html

Throttle Body Injector Plug,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-TBI-Throttle-Body-Injector-Repair-Connector.html

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WEATHER PROOF, WEATHER PACK CONNECTOR KITS,
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/160-Piece-GM-Weatherpack-Terminal-Kit-With-Tools.html

http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...ctor.com/products/GM-Weatherpack-Terminal-Kit-101-Pieces-With-Storage-Tray.html

http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Pak%2dCon-Terminal-Repair-Kit-46-Pieces-With-Case.html

 

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NAIL HEAD CONNECTORS, Some Brake Light Switches, Reverse Light Switches, Sensors,

SINGLE, http://www.repairconnector.com/products/GM-Single-Wire-Coolant-Temperature-Sender-Connector.html

DOUBLE, http://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r.com/products/Double-Cavity-Female-Connector-Housing-Packard-56-Terminals.html

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I just happened to be looking at an earlier post here for these this past week. The link above to repairconnector.com is an "out of stock" item. I've had zero luck finding the connector anywhere else so far. From the information I've seen though, I can probably remove the connectors from my socket and insert new ones. I'm servicing my transmission and the back-up light connector wires "fell apart" when I touched the connector. Time to clean up those circuits.

 

Subscribed..... i will hopefully be getting to wiring mine this year..........

Where can you get those "Factory Terminals" .....

Thanks!

 

Would you please add a bit on deciphering the newer "Current Track" style diagrams? I've seen them in a lot of the service manuals for newer vehicles, and I've never been able to make heads or tails out of them.

 

Thanks for posting this. I'm getting ready to rewire a good portion of my Scrambler to correct some "previous owner" mods. I have good crimpers and strippers, but where did you get the "Connector Tool"?

 

HOPE YOU GUYS ARE UP FOR THIS!
I just spent $1,000 on different wire colors, terminals, ect.
Since we can't get color coded wire at reasonable prices if we don't buy bulk, I bought in bulk.

14 colors of 18 Ga. wire for dash harnesses,
14 colors of 16 Ga. wire for small load accessories,
5 colors of 10 Ga. wire for large accessories,
But loads of terminals for the wire gauge sizes, ect.

IF YOU NEED WIRE/TERMINALS, LET ME KNOW!
WE'LL FINALLY HAVE A HARNESS KIT THAT FITS A JEEP!

When you guys find LINKS AND SOURCES FOR THIS STUFF, POST THEM UP!

Sources for Factory Crimp (OEM) terminals, sources for tools, ect. PLEASE post them up!

I'm a LONG WAY from done, so be patient, I'll get to a LOT of the questions you might have...
This may take a couple of days to do, and I'm busy over the weekend,
So BE PATENT!

Wal-Mart has the 'GB' brand crimpers and little stripprs, so do most of the 'Home Supply' stores.

Factory crimp tool is Radio Shack, or if you get the bigger version from the tool supply places, it will have Jaw sets for about all this stuff available.

The 'Blue Handles' are Channel Lock, and you simply can't go wrong with Channel Lock tools...

FEMALE Connectors are "Standard" p/n GC7,
MALE Connectors are "Standard p/n CG8.

You will need different terminals here and there, but anyplace that handles 'Standard' products will have a 'Book' you can look up what you need,
Or I'm sure it's on line...

The 'Round Coil' and 'E-core' coil connectors are two that come to mind immediately as being 'Non-Standard'

Round 'Eye' or 'Ring Terminal' connectors in 'Factory Crimp' are something you will also need if you are doing an entire harness.

The connector tools are available at about any parts store like NAPA, or look up 'Weather Pack Tool' on the internet.

 

Great thread J.H.! I'm subscribing.

 

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Nice to see someone else leaves there tools out in the rain while watching it rain drinking a beer.OOPS

 

That Isn't Rain,
That's swimming the Jeep so deep the tool bag gets wet even in the tool box...
Tool bags don't dry out right away...

Why do you think my 'Jeep Tools' are stuff I've stopped using in the garage or 'Discount Specials'?
Mud, Blood, Sweat, Beer, Tears and Trail Abuse aren't getting anywhere near my good tools!

I started this tread as a lark, I was cleaning out the tool bag since the weather is warming up, and found a bunch of this crap, thought I'd post it up...

Connection Tool...... So thats what that thing is. I have always seem one in the pile of old tools for years. Now I need to figure out were it is?? I never new what that thing was.

Yup. The one shown is a cheap 'Weather Pak' tool,
There are so many connectors and they keep changing, so you have to keep buying the tools when you work on a lot of modern vehicles...

My favorites are little 'Screw Driver' looking tools that say 'Snap-On' on the handle and run about $70, But they aren't getting anywhere near the Jeep...
The $8 version works just fine for 'Field' work!

 

Thanks

 

Damn, I suck... I thought my collection of tools was "getting there" Now I gotta get one of those connector tools. thanks for the write up Hammer! I think you need your own sub-forum....

 

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Connection Tool...... So thats what that thing is. I have always seem one in the pile of old tools for years. Now I need to figure out were it is?? I never new what that thing was.

 

Great thread :thumbsup:

 

Hey guys, I think Hammer deserves a big thank you for this thread. I've been an electrician for 30 years and have no problem reading schematics. For those without any electrical training, trying to understand a vehicles electrical system can be daunting. Hammer has taken the time to put together some great drawings that are easy to read. Lots of good pictures of the actual tools needed to make terminations that will last. What he has posted cannot be broken down into an easier to understand version. I'm sure he has a whole lot of man hours in putting this all together, for this post. My hat goes off to the man for taking the time to try and help others out.

 

:agree::agree::agree:

Tremendous work Hammer.

 

Excellent thread !!!!! Hammer, I enjoy so much reading your threads. I learn so much that I use regularly. I like to fix things myself if I can rather than buy new. I thank you, and look forward to any additional info you post as you have time. Subscribed!!!

 

I think I need to find another Radio Shack. The one I've been going to doesn't have the things yours seem to have, or maybe they don't know they have it? Subscribed

 

Thank you for taking the time to do this. It will be a huge asset to me.

 

STICKY! You are a champ! This is awesome and will be extremely helpful for many on the forum including myself. It's threads like this and users like you that make this community the best on the web! Thanks! :2thumbsup:

 

I'm a bit on the lucky side for finding the tools and connectors locally. I have a fry's electronics less than a mile down the road from me and mouser electronics (www.mouser.com) is about 5 miles and has basically any connector you can think of. Both came in real handy when I made my dash harness and did the headlight relay upgrade. Also as far as putting in an aux fuse box, I found that blue sea makes a much nicer one than the buss brand one. It's defenatly more expensive but I felt my jeep was worth it and since mine was going under the hood the cover keeps the fuses from getting grime and mud in it.

 

When you guys find LINKS AND SOURCES FOR THIS STUFF, POST THEM UP!

Sources for Factory Crimp (OEM) terminals, sources for tools, ect. PLEASE post them up!

 

These guys are pretty good also:
http://www.ronfrancis.com/

I found the bulkhead connectors here also.

 

Been using theses crimpers for years.Just using this site for a reference not pricing
http://www.specialized.net/Speciali....net/Specialized/WT111M--TB-StaKon-Crimper-Non-Insulated-ABC-PT-Type-2211.aspx#

 

Don't know anything about this company or how they sell their product. Catalog took a while to download, but they seem to have lots of good stuff.

http://www.terminaltools.com/

 

here is a link to mousers website specifically for the packer 56 terminals and sockets. basically any socket you could ever think of and connectors in every size to fit whatever gauge wire you want to use.

http://www.mouser.com/Interconnects/Automotive-Connectors/_/N-1ehb5?P=1yzuuml

Also heres a link to their weather pac connections for anyone that wants to use them

http://www.mouser.com/Interconnects/Automotive-Connectors/_/N-1ehb5?P=1yzuum8