 Wiring harness options, Don't want to fork over 2k for a new one!! |
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| stephenaki |
  Mar 1 2008, 03:28 PM
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Can I get this one dad??  Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None  |
OK, so I posted in an older thread about the rats nest harness and how the new fuse block didn't help much. I was thinking that the 914 was similar to my MG with a front, dash and rear harness. Well, after some research, I found that this assumption was quite wrong.
Unlike my MG where I can pay about $400 to get a all the harness, the 914 is a bit expensive and I am guessing that this is due to the rarity of the car and the way it is made. I really don't want to pay 2k for a new harness. I did find a guy on Rennlist that rebuilds them for about $500 however, I think the wiring to the lights and rest of the car are good, the only problem is the wiring into the fuse block and dash. So, what options are available? I wouldn't mind replacing the entire harness with a rebuilt one but the problem lays in the fact that a rebuit harness is setup for an FI system which this car no longer has. There are also 3 rubber sockets for the flasher relay and...two have switches/relays plugged in one doesn't have anything plugged in. I know, worthless without pictures. Will try to get some tomorrow if I get the garage cleaned up and MG engine dismantled. Just looking for suggestions on how best to tackle the electrical nightmare I have going on right now. |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 1 2008, 03:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 1 2008, 01:28 PM)  So, what options are available? i paid $100 for a complete and unmolested main car harness from EASY, one of the usual porsche dismantlers here in CA ... call John at EASY, Spencer at PartsHeaven or Rich at HPH ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: if you do a search here, you'll find a old thread of mine where i outline how to replace the complete main harness on a car, with pictures and all ... |
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| stephenaki |
Mar 1 2008, 03:42 PM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 1 2008, 01:38 PM) QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 1 2008, 01:28 PM) So, what options are available? i paid $100 for a complete and unmolested main car harness from EASY, one of the usual porsche dismantlers here in CA ... call John at EASY, Spencer at PartsHeaven or Rich at HPH ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: if you do a search here, you'll find a old thread of mine where i outline how to replace the complete main harness on a car, with pictures and all ... Thanks Andy, don't suppose you have his contact info, a website? By the way, glad to hear you got your car back. Hope you don't have to do too much to get her back up and running. |
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| hydroliftin |
Mar 1 2008, 04:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 8-November 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 7,180 Region Association: Northern California |
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| stephenaki |
Mar 1 2008, 04:26 PM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(hydroliftin @ Mar 1 2008, 02:02 PM) Thanks, I was also able to find the parts heaven site and have inquiries to both for the wiring harness. Now am I correct in my understanding that the main harness runs from the front to the back and also connects to the dash system? |
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| 914MF |
Mar 1 2008, 07:54 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 176 Joined: 4-September 03 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 1,112  |
I have a complete and unmolested harness out of a 66,000 mile 72 that I removed last year. You can have it for 100.00 plus shipping.
Mark QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 1 2008, 03:26 PM) QUOTE(hydroliftin @ Mar 1 2008, 02:02 PM) Thanks, I was also able to find the parts heaven site and have inquiries to both for the wiring harness. Now am I correct in my understanding that the main harness runs from the front to the back and also connects to the dash system? |
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stephenaki Wiring harness options Mar 1 2008, 03:28 PM
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