98 kw w900 with cat

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  1. Ak98w900

    Ak98w900 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone! 98 kw w900. Any idea where I can find the wiring diagram for my truck? Wires are old and dry due to the truck age, I’m having little issues with the lighting and switches from the day I bought the truck back in 2019, I’m thinking about replacing all the main wiring or at least where most issues are. Any place would have or build the harnesses. Called KW and they said they would request from manufacturer for the diagram of the wiring; I don’t even have the truck manual. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    When I was building my 95 W9, tye local dealer printed off the wiring harness diagram under the hood, as well as the air lines in the frame rails.

    Guy who printed it for me is married to my cousin, not saying that made any difference, but maybe he put out a little more effort…..?
     
  4. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    there's places out there that make new harnesses for classic cars and such and I'm sure I've heard of them doing trucks too. can't think of the name. try google
     
  5. Ak98w900

    Ak98w900 Bobtail Member

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    Does he still do that? I really don’t want to sit and pull each one to make it while someone have the diagram already; I can keep working until I collect all sets.
     
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    Ak98w900 Bobtail Member

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    I’ve tried they want it piece by piece
     
  7. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    I can ask but probably be a week before I see him….
     
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    Ak98w900 Bobtail Member

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    Much appreciated, phghp2009@gmail.com, my email
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    I’ll see what I can do….
     
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  10. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    Kenworth quoted me around 5k for the dash harness and fuse box a couple years ago. So I'm pretty sure they're still making them. That's pretty steep price so I stopped pursuing it.

    They sell the blocks and rebuild kits for the box so you can rebuild it yourself. The wiring harness does have labels on the wires and they're also color coded so that should help you a little if you're ohming out one trying to find a break.
     
  11. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    I don't know how much difference there will be between my 2003 W9 and your 98 but I have the wiring diagram for mine which you are welcome to if you want it.
     
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