Removing Unused Wiring Harness Connectors
06-07-2013, 06:43 PM
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Removing Unused Wiring Harness Connectors Hey guys, awhile ago I removed all of my A/C, EGR, Cruise Control, AIR Pump etc. It bothers me that I have those extra wire connectors just hanging off of my wiring harness. Will I be able to cut these wires and tuck them into the wiring harness without it affecting anything? I have the engine and everything out, so now would be a good time to do this. Thanks guys
06-08-2013, 08:17 AM
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If you plan on keeping the car I would remove the engine harness and strip all the unused wiring out of the car. These harnesses are getting old, so it would also be a great time to go through the harness a fix any problems if it has any.
The biggest thing is to remember to cap any ignition power sources, or you could start blowing fuses.
The biggest thing is to remember to cap any ignition power sources, or you could start blowing fuses.
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06-08-2013, 08:28 AM
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Yeah I would agree on cutting the connectors off and leaving enough wire so they could be reinstalled at a later time or if a buddy may need that connector. Just cap the wires so they dont get corroded then hide em.
06-08-2013, 09:57 AM
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If you want to cut the connectors off, just be sure you insulate the wires after they are cut so you don't end up with them shorting out.
I would fold each wire back on itself then heat shrink it, then tape the whole bundle tot he main harness so its out of the way.
I would fold each wire back on itself then heat shrink it, then tape the whole bundle tot he main harness so its out of the way.
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I pulled the whole harness out of the car and removed everything from the origination to the connector. I then rewrapped and taped the whole thing looks brands new. I also found some wires that had got a little hot and spliced in new wiring in that section. Solder and heatshrink everything.
