Started on wiring my LQ4 conversion.....I've got questions
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Started on wiring my LQ4 conversion.....I've got questions
Hey guys.
I had Brendan of LT1swap.com rewire my stock LQ4 harness and add the relays/fuses and OBD2 port etc.
This car is 100% stripped of all wiring and I just ordered a 20 circuit wiring harness. And i'm trying to decided whether to leave the engine wiring seperate from the fuse block or tie into as well.
I'm an experienced wiring guy but honestly never done anything this indepth before.
1) My immediate question is there is a thicker purple wire from the PCM loom that he has labeled "Starter" and according to him he says to will go to the your key switch and the other end has the small eyelet that goes to the solenoid, is this the wire that would come off the ignition switch thats labeled solenoid? (I'm assuming it is) basically its the wire that tells the starter to start correct?
2) I'm also running the stock alternator and I'm trying to figure out where you guys run the wire off the back of the alternator stud. Do you guys like to run it directly back to the battery or the main power stud on the starter? (BTW this car is a trunk mounted battery)
3) The grey 12+ fuel pump wire, would you guys tie this wire back into the fuse block or just go directly to the pump? This already has a fuse in the block that Brendan wired up for me.
4) Last question for now, what are you guys using for the TCC Brake switch to disengage the torque converter that goes onto the brake pedal? It needs 12+ signal when the pedal is NOT pressed and signal needs to be cut when brakes are pushed and needs to be 12+/hot when key is on as well.
These are really simple questions but they've got me thinking and second guessing myself so I need some clarity
I had Brendan of LT1swap.com rewire my stock LQ4 harness and add the relays/fuses and OBD2 port etc.
This car is 100% stripped of all wiring and I just ordered a 20 circuit wiring harness. And i'm trying to decided whether to leave the engine wiring seperate from the fuse block or tie into as well.
I'm an experienced wiring guy but honestly never done anything this indepth before.
1) My immediate question is there is a thicker purple wire from the PCM loom that he has labeled "Starter" and according to him he says to will go to the your key switch and the other end has the small eyelet that goes to the solenoid, is this the wire that would come off the ignition switch thats labeled solenoid? (I'm assuming it is) basically its the wire that tells the starter to start correct?
2) I'm also running the stock alternator and I'm trying to figure out where you guys run the wire off the back of the alternator stud. Do you guys like to run it directly back to the battery or the main power stud on the starter? (BTW this car is a trunk mounted battery)
3) The grey 12+ fuel pump wire, would you guys tie this wire back into the fuse block or just go directly to the pump? This already has a fuse in the block that Brendan wired up for me.
4) Last question for now, what are you guys using for the TCC Brake switch to disengage the torque converter that goes onto the brake pedal? It needs 12+ signal when the pedal is NOT pressed and signal needs to be cut when brakes are pushed and needs to be 12+/hot when key is on as well.
These are really simple questions but they've got me thinking and second guessing myself so I need some clarity
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1) My immediate question is there is a thicker purple wire from the PCM loom that he has labeled "Starter" and according to him he says to will go to the your key switch and the other end has the small eyelet that goes to the solenoid, is this the wire that would come off the ignition switch thats labeled solenoid? (I'm assuming it is) basically its the wire that tells the starter to start correct?
2) I'm also running the stock alternator and I'm trying to figure out where you guys run the wire off the back of the alternator stud. Do you guys like to run it directly back to the battery or the main power stud on the starter? (BTW this car is a trunk mounted battery)
3) The grey 12+ fuel pump wire, would you guys tie this wire back into the fuse block or just go directly to the pump? This already has a fuse in the block that Brendan wired up for me.
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1) My immediate question is there is a thicker purple wire from the PCM loom that he has labeled "Starter" and according to him he says to will go to the your key switch and the other end has the small eyelet that goes to the solenoid, is this the wire that would come off the ignition switch thats labeled solenoid? (I'm assuming it is) basically its the wire that tells the starter to start correct?
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Thank you. Look forward to seeing it! I appreciate the speedy response and the willingness to do a small job like that.
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I am pretty sure my '70 has a full current starter solenoid wire directly from the ignition switch. Is that not the case on late model vehicles? Wonder if I should add a relay as you're suggesting.
Thank you. Look forward to seeing it! I appreciate the speedy response and the willingness to do a small job like that.
Thank you. Look forward to seeing it! I appreciate the speedy response and the willingness to do a small job like that.
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4) Last question for now, what are you guys using for the TCC Brake switch to disengage the torque converter that goes onto the brake pedal? It needs 12+ signal when the pedal is NOT pressed and signal needs to be cut when brakes are pushed and needs to be 12+/hot when key is on as well.
These are really simple questions but they've got me thinking and second guessing myself so I need some clarity
These are really simple questions but they've got me thinking and second guessing myself so I need some clarity
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4) Last question for now, what are you guys using for the TCC Brake switch to disengage the torque converter that goes onto the brake pedal? It needs 12+ signal when the pedal is NOT pressed and signal needs to be cut when brakes are pushed and needs to be 12+/hot when key is on as well.
I just used one from a 4th Gen Camaro.. it fit right in to my 71 Nova bracket and wired it up using the pigtails that goes to it. You can get them new at any parts store (O'Reilly, Autozone, Napa) or the nearest Pick and Pull..
Here is my thread and post #85 show how I wired it up and installed it.
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