Engine/Dash Wiring harness
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Engine/Dash Wiring harness
Anyone replace the engine or dash wiring harness? Where did you get the kit? How difficult was the install? Was it a plug and play type of harness? I would like to rewire my engine compartment prior to switching to EFI, just need some advice or tips. Thanks in advance
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Virginia
I used Lectric Limited for my engine wiring harness. They sell other complete harness kits for our cars. I believe some of the vendors on the forum use LL for their wire kit source and will sometimes offer discounts.
Installation for the engine was not difficult. I used the AIM to review how the harness was routed as PO had replaced it with a generic harness that did not match the original.
Installation for the engine was not difficult. I used the AIM to review how the harness was routed as PO had replaced it with a generic harness that did not match the original.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Gladstone MO
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Lectric Limited makes a really good factory replacement harness. I got mine from a vendor that is not welcome on CF, got a good price, and they were drop shipped from LL. The dash harness is a PITA, when you remove the old one, take good pictures of each step you make so you can get the new one routed in exactly like the old one. I did not, and even with the AIM as a reference, I bet I had that left dash pad in and out a dozen times. I'm still not perfectly happy, there are a couple of places that rub on bolt heads. I put a strip of leather in those spots. Not exactly per the FSM or AIM, but better than nothing.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Auckland
As others have said lectric limited stock replacement harnesses. There's two that run through the engine bay, the engine harness and the forward lamp harness. Before you order then have a check, I believe they offer a 10% discount if you order the dash, engine, forward lamp, and rear lamp harnesses together.
TimAT who is the vendor you speak of? I'm having a problem with one (and will never use them again).
TimAT who is the vendor you speak of? I'm having a problem with one (and will never use them again).
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Moultrie Ga
The AC harness is separate iirc, easy enough to replace without changing the complete dash harness. Most wiring only goes bad at the terminations, not in the middle of a wire ...unless Bubba shorted something.
Team Owner
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From: Huntsville AL
Having changed out several over the years I have always used Lectric Limited harnesses and never had an issue. Top quality product that is spot on as your going to find for Fit, Form, Function.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Boca Raton Florida
I recently purchased this C3 about 8 months ago and it came with the ac and engine harness from lectric limited, but with no instructions.. I was thinking of calling them or would you guys say just find a starting point with the harness and the engine and work my way back?
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Pro
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Auckland
I recently purchased this C3 about 8 months ago and it came with the ac and engine harness from lectric limited, but with no instructions.. I was thinking of calling them or would you guys say just find a starting point with the harness and the engine and work my way back?