 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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| stephenaki |
Mar 2 2008, 04:08 AM
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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 |
Thanks for all the info; I had gotten an email from Jeff Bowlsby (rennlist guy that rebuild's harness') he said he only did he engine compartment harness. He did point out what some of you already stated; get the harness in the same year of the car and, if at all possible, ensure that it is the right model i.e. US vs Canadian or European.
Jeff and a couple of you have pointed out the difficulty in removing the harness itself and recommended trying to trouble shoot it. I will take this advice first and plan on trying to build a sub-harness similar to my MG setup. I will need to find some electrical plug type connections that I can use but it may be easier than trying to pull the entire harness. I don't have my haynes manual in front of me but does anyone know the wire gauge used for the harness? I will tackle the wiring once I get the car home I appreciate all the help and the patience with me. If Central Texas would ever get enough interest I could formalize my automotive training here in Germany and know what the hell I am doing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| orange914 |
Mar 2 2008, 12:12 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 2 2008, 02:08 AM)  Jeff and a couple of you have pointed out the difficulty in removing the harness itself pulling is straight forward enough if your not worried about further damage. the hard part is the tunnel. i parts car harness sold the guy cut the whole harness at the tunnel and made a nice connector plug there. not trying to sell you on replacement if your trouble shooting skills are there and if the harness isn't too butchered it may be easier to redo. mike |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 2 2008, 01:50 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(orange914 @ Mar 2 2008, 10:12 AM) i parts car harness sold the guy cut the whole harness at the tunnel and made a nice connector plug there. no need to cut a single wire !!! (or cut up your car!) HOW TO: Install a main wiring harness, plus, identify the wires ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=13582 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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stephenaki Wiring harness options Mar 1 2008, 03:28 PM
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I have a complete and unmolested harness out of a... Mar 1 2008, 08:46 PM Vacca Rabite Yeah, the main harness is one big wire bundle that... Mar 1 2008, 07:47 PM tracks914 As I found out after three attempts, the year of t... Mar 1 2008, 08:15 PM crash914 I just gave away a harness for a '74... ask a... Mar 1 2008, 08:37 PM stephenaki
i parts car harness sold the guy cut the whole h... Mar 3 2008, 08:32 AM rick 918-S There are some helpful wire diagrams online somepl... Mar 2 2008, 05:30 AM Jeff Bowlsby "I don't have my haynes manual in front o... Mar 2 2008, 08:52 AM kwales If ya have the engine out, and the seats, and the ... Mar 2 2008, 12:52 PM shoguneagle Just follow what Andy advises since he has taken o... Mar 3 2008, 12:25 AM |
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