Thread: The Electrical Work Is Done!!

Well its finally all done. Had to do the following:

1. Replace Ignition switch
2. Install Ignition Saver Modification
3. Replaced Blower Motor Resistor
4. Re-wired gauges to passenger side fuse block with 'Add A Circuit' taps
5. Tidied up the wiring under the dash with zip ties

I need to replace the heater core and install my wideband kit so I can do a write up on that. It just takes time to get it all done.

Where does a guy get those add a circuit taps? Are your gauges still wired to the dimmer switch...

I got my add a circuit taps at Advanced Auto. And yes, the lighting of my gauges is wired to the dimmer. Seemed like the best thing to do.

Are the add a wire taps as simple as connecting a wire to it and putting it in a fuse slot? And is there a specific slot to use? This sounds like a much better idea than hacking away at my new ignition switch to reconnect my gauges .

So just where exactly is the plug at? If i get under the dash will i be able to see it, or am i going to have to go through the dash and glovebox?

Yeah, I didnt see a plug under there when I was wiring stuff in, but I wasnt specifically looking for it either.

That said, the add a circuit taps do just plug into the fuse panel where there are existing fuses. There is one fuse that is a power drop (10amp) and used that for one, then I used the power for the steering wheel controls (2 Amps) for the other one. The add a circuit taps maintain the existing circuit and, of course, add a drop for whatever you are wanting to wire in and already have the wire connected with a butt connector on it. Was quite convenient. Easy to do and does it in the proper way in that you get fused protection on the extra circuit you are adding.

I did see that large harness back there, but I wasnt digging into it to find a connector at the time.

Do you have any pictures of how you did yours Scott....
I like the dimmer idea alot

No, unfortunately. Time was kinda short so I wasnt able to stop and take pics as I went along and take the notes that I normally would. But I can get a shot of how it looks in the fuse panel now if that will help.

Originally Posted by Toasty

SS--

can you do me a favor? can you take a peak under the dash and see if you can make out the connector positions for the 12v constant and 12 acc lead used in the ignition saver mod? The connector rows/colums should be labled... i think they're C5 and D6 positions..... I'm doing a plug-and play (no cutting factory wires) version (can you tell that's one of my mantras?)

Now why didnt you do this BEFORE I cut mine. Can give infractions just because I dont like someone?




Nah, Im glad you are like that because I sure prefer things like that myself. Not only is it safer and easier, it makes it easy to demod if needed. If I dont forget about it I will get that information for you.