J-West fuse panel, How hard is the install?? |
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J-West fuse panel, How hard is the install?? |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 31 2014, 09:02 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,752 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Ive had this for a couple years and really think its time to put it in
I am tired ok knocking out the bullet fuses and ive got a couple connections on the old one i think are suspect and effecting a couple circuits, like i lost the dash lights the other day, and the fresh air fan blows a fuse which is the wrong circuit for it so at some point someone messed it up. - What to i need to know? I am not an electrical guru, but seems like if everything is labeled and i do one circuit at a time i should be able do this. what i know - disconnect the battery first, Just looking for advice from those who have done this before. Phil |
CptTripps |
Oct 31 2014, 09:03 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Only advice you need: MARK EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU START DISCONNECTING!!!!!!
It's a pretty easy installation, and well worth the money if you ask me. |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 31 2014, 09:08 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,752 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Doug. i need to figure out why the fresh air fan is on the wrong circuit, and why when my dash lights went out the other day i blew a fuse and had some smoke- scary! so im going to sort tru that as well. Like a lot of things, its probably not as bad as it seems, but i ve heard that we need to have some type of spacer on the back side?? cant remember where i read that.
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Chris H. |
Oct 31 2014, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,024 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It comes with some labels to mark the wires I think. I did it, so it can't be that hard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . The lights are brighter and you can't bump the fuses out with your knee any more.
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CptTripps |
Oct 31 2014, 11:08 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
On a scale of 1-10, installing that panel is about a 2 if you are methodical with labeling things and go slow. It really is "plug and play".
If you don't take your time with it, it can be a 10 if you need to go back through and figure out the entire harness. |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 31 2014, 01:00 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,752 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
On a scale of 1-10, installing that panel is about a 2 if you are methodical with labeling things and go slow. It really is "plug and play". If you don't take your time with it, it can be a 10 if you need to go back through and figure out the entire harness. did you use any dielectric grease on the connectors? seems like it would be a good idea. |
CptTripps |
Oct 31 2014, 01:22 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I did in my last car. One of those "while I'm in there..." things.
I used a q-tip and put it on the male side of the fuse box. Just a little on each tab. My current build has a completely custom wiring harness that I didn't use it on. Don't over-cook it. Just make sure you're patient and you'll be done with the whole job in about 30min. It's really pretty easy. |
balljoint |
Nov 1 2014, 03:04 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
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I did this with no idea of how long it would take. Just went slowly and followed the instructions. It took half an hour. |
Chris H. |
Nov 1 2014, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,024 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The key is NEVER to trust that little voice that says "I'll remember where this one goes, I don't even need to mark it". Mark EVERY ONE.
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Larmo63 |
Nov 1 2014, 01:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This is probably the best advice on all things 914.
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pvollma |
Nov 1 2014, 07:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 12-May 13 From: Camp Hill, PA Member No.: 15,862 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had one installed, and a few months later lost my dash lights and turn signals. Turns out one or more of the contacts had shorted against the base. Be careful when you install the panel that you don't press too hard and cause this problem. I would think some non-conductive tape on the metal base where the contacts might short would be a good idea.
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campbellcj |
Nov 1 2014, 07:59 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a different but similar one - Mark Bland IIRC - and echo the above about taking your time and labeling everything carefully. Also do not assume your current and fuse box are all 100% correct! I've found various mickey-mouse "repairs" on my old cars before.
With a rollcage it's more like a 6 out of 10.... |
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