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Reinstalling relay board, Trying to fix the wiring |
Pdr1787 |
Apr 7 2019, 08:34 PM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
Hallo everyone,
So I am reinstalling a relay board(new) which was taken off when i first went carbureted. The guy who helped me (not really) go carbureted removed the relay board and snipped some wires and told me i didn't need it anymore.Long story short, new motor/trans and relay board. it is still carbureted but i want the wiring to be legitimate. from the wiring harness(12 prong plug) these four wires have been cut. The yellow wire(Batt), Brown/white (fuel pump), Black/purple(spark plug), blue(starter). the black wire is non existent(from the plug) and I'm still looking for it. This is how it is hooked currently which i'm in the process of fixing. The brown/white wire is wire directly to the fuel pump. The yellow wire is hooked up to the starter. The black wire(found it) and black/purple wire are hooked up to the coil. The blue wire isn't hooked up to anything. So my question is what is the best way to tackle this issue.the 12 prong connector has a small bit of the corner broken and i'm missing one wire. The alternator wire harness seems fine. the car can start but obviously doesn't charge. I don't have the 11 prong wiring harness as well. Thanks for all the tips and help. it is greatly appreciated. -Peter |
VaccaRabite |
Apr 7 2019, 08:44 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sounds like a nightmare.
Buy a used harness and either fix or replace yours. Zach |
Minerva's 914 |
Apr 7 2019, 09:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States |
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JeffBowlsby |
Apr 7 2019, 10:44 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,509 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
No idea what you are describing. The 12 pin connector at the relay board does not have some of those colors, and there is no 11 pin connector.
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Pdr1787 |
Apr 8 2019, 03:49 PM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
No idea what you are describing. The 12 pin connector at the relay board does not have some of those colors, and there is no 11 pin connector. On the left of the picture is the 12 pin connector. If I am correct on the ratio right side there is 11 pins and that’s were the starter comes from? I don’t have that wiring harness Attached thumbnail(s) |
Pdr1787 |
Apr 8 2019, 03:51 PM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
Here’s a picture of the wiring
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SirAndy |
Apr 8 2019, 04:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The guy who helped me (not really) go carbureted removed the relay board and snipped some wires and told me i didn't need it anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
JeffBowlsby |
Apr 8 2019, 10:39 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,509 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
The photos are a great help, thanks.
1. Look carefully at the connector pins to the left of the photo. There are 14, not 12. We call that the 14-pin connector. All 914s have this connector, it connects the chassis harness to the relay board. Sometimes *really-smart* 914 owners or their wrenches want to eliminate the relay board where they don't understand its functions, but it is important and should be retained. Glad you are putting it back. 2. The right side connector on the relay board does have 11 pins, but the connector housing itself actually has 12 pins, not all of which are used. We call that the 12-pin connector. All 914s originally came with a harness for this 12 pin connector which is the "ignition harness". The ignition harness typically connects to the oil pressure sender, back up light switch, coil, starter motor, heater blower and the aux air valve for D-Jet cars. L-Jet cars are somewhat different and there are several variants depending in model year. You need an ignition harness on a carbed 914 for all the above functions except the aux air valve. I can build you a new ignition harness if you like, as virtually all original engine bay wiring harnesses are completely worn out. 3. The bottom photo also shows the optional 2-pole connector for the rear window defroster and 3-pole alternator connector...plug these into the relay board also. 4. For individual wire repairs, its easiest just to repair them in place. Splice/solder/heat shrink. 5. Get a good copy of the factory wiring schematic, its not hard work, just tedious. I have copies of the engine bay wiring harness schematics on my harness website for free download. Links in my signature. Please post the year/engine size of your car for specific details. |
bbrock |
Apr 8 2019, 10:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
On the left of the picture is the 12 pin connector. If I am correct on the ratio right side there is 11 pins and that’s were the starter comes from? I don’t have that wiring harness It's actually 14-pin on the left and the confusion is that your "11-pin" is actually 12-pin but only 11 of the pins are used. Looks like you'll need to get a schematic and patch some wires. And when you have it fixed, keep that guy away from it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
Pdr1787 |
Apr 9 2019, 01:12 AM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
The photos are a great help, thanks. 1. Look carefully at the connector pins to the left of the photo. There are 14, not 12. We call that the 14-pin connector. All 914s have this connector, it connects the chassis harness to the relay board. Sometimes *really-smart* 914 owners or their wrenches want to eliminate the relay board where they don't understand its functions, but it is important and should be retained. Glad you are putting it back. 2. The right side connector on the relay board does have 11 pins, but the connector housing itself actually has 12 pins, not all of which are used. We call that the 12-pin connector. All 914s originally came with a harness for this 12 pin connector which is the "ignition harness". The ignition harness typically connects to the oil pressure sender, back up light switch, coil, starter motor, heater blower and the aux air valve for D-Jet cars. L-Jet cars are somewhat different and there are several variants depending in model year. You need an ignition harness on a carbed 914 for all the above functions except the aux air valve. I can build you a new ignition harness if you like, as virtually all original engine bay wiring harnesses are completely worn out. 3. The bottom photo also shows the optional 2-pole connector for the rear window defroster and 3-pole alternator connector...plug these into the relay board also. 4. For individual wire repairs, its easiest just to repair them in place. Splice/solder/heat shrink. 5. Get a good copy of the factory wiring schematic, its not hard work, just tedious. I have copies of the engine bay wiring harness schematics on my harness website for free download. Links in my signature. Please post the year/engine size of your car for specific details. Thanks for the tips and help. Ill definitely pick up the ignition harness. I do have a wiring diagram so that should help. Ill Pm within the next few days. -Peter |
barefoot |
Apr 9 2019, 04:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,274 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
This should help:
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GregAmy |
Apr 9 2019, 06:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,302 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
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SirAndy |
Apr 9 2019, 11:02 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
This should help: Careful, we don't know the year of his car yet. The wiring is different between early and late cars ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Pdr1787 |
Apr 9 2019, 09:04 PM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
This should help: Careful, we don't know the year of his car yet. The wiring is different between early and late cars ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) It’s a 1971. Greatly appreciated. |
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