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Wiring question on 88 Pete

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Bulldog power, Aug 18, 2013.

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  1. Aug 18, 2013 #21
    Bulldog power

    Bulldog power Light Load Member

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    Well there's just nothing there.... Actually let me rephrase that... There's a jungle there but not what I'm looking for.... This wiring harness is just so hacked up it makes me sick. Especially now since its my problem. There isn't anything more aggravating then a million wiring gremlins. I'd like to find the guy that did this and punch him in the face!!! Ok I'm done ranting
     
    Bulldog power, Aug 18, 2013
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  3. Aug 19, 2013 #22
    KW Cajun

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    Maybe you're way ahead of me, Bulldog, but I'm just reaching for straws to maybe help.
    According to SL3406's schematic he posted earlier, it traces back to a "grouping" (I use that term loosely, as compared to your actual wire loom(s)) with 4 other wires (239, 280, AUX, 230, 226). In case you notice a group of five wires, 5-wire terminal block, or any of those listed wire numbers... it should be nearby. I'm guessing it would be closer to the right (passenger) side of the dash, but don't ask me why.

    Refer to yellow highlighted area in pic:

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    KW Cajun, Aug 19, 2013
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  4. Aug 19, 2013 #23
    morehp

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    If you can find wire 269 at the back and don't have back up lights you can use that, it should be straight from switch to where the back up lamps are mounted
     
    morehp, Aug 19, 2013
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  5. Aug 19, 2013 #24
    Bulldog power

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    I did find the AUX wire where it comes through the firewall in the cab.... Only problem is I lose it and it disappears into the jungle inside the dash... But I need a new trailer cord anyway cuz mine doesn't have a wire in the center pole. I could only get power to the wire on the firewall by bypassing the trailer cord... So after I found that I gave up for the evening.... Will continue later once I get an ABS cord. Thanks for all the help tho guys I'm sure I'll be back with more confusion once I get a new cord.
     
    Bulldog power, Aug 19, 2013
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  7. Aug 29, 2013 #25
    Bulldog power

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    Well just wanted to say I got a new cord and finally found the aux wire in the dash.... It was one of the many just hanging out in the jungle of wires... I ended up just plugging it into my spot light switch since they no longer work... Works good.... My only question is should I still run an inline fuse on that or is it already fused?? I'm sure they would have a fuse for the spot lights but not sure If it would be before or after the switch. Thanks again for all the help guys
     
    Bulldog power, Aug 29, 2013
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  8. Aug 29, 2013 #26
    GrapeApe

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    You could pull 1 fuse at a time to see if one kills power to the switch. If you can't find a fuse that kills power to the switch, add an inline fuse, better safe than sorry.
     
    GrapeApe, Aug 29, 2013
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  9. Aug 29, 2013 #27
    Bulldog power

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    Yea that's y I was worried about it... Good idea. Thanks again
     
    Bulldog power, Aug 29, 2013
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