Lectric Limited FYI
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Lectric Limited FYI
Anyone have trouble with Lectric Limited harneses? Winding down a 3 year 100% restoration and am putting the dash back in.
My dash harness has come up short on 3 switches that I've had to add wire, not even close.
I called and spoke to a nice lady who I believe answers phones and directs traffic. She sent me to Mike, who hasn't returned my call.
I didn't think to compare the old harness to the new harness when installing, didn't think I had to after spending $900, but lesson learned.
My dash harness has come up short on 3 switches that I've had to add wire, not even close.
I called and spoke to a nice lady who I believe answers phones and directs traffic. She sent me to Mike, who hasn't returned my call.
I didn't think to compare the old harness to the new harness when installing, didn't think I had to after spending $900, but lesson learned.
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No, after I came up short I measured my old harness to the new one. From the headlight harness pigtail to the fuse box was 16 inches on the new one.
The old harness is 19 inches.
The Kickdown Switch was short as well.
The old harness is 19 inches.
The Kickdown Switch was short as well.
Old Fart Pilot
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Sorry to hear that. I'll measure my new harnesses before installation & compare to the originals. Thanks for the heads up!
I've had the "new" harness for years stored in the basement still in original bags, but I doubt any manufacturer returns or refunds would be possible after so long. Hopefully none will be needed....
I've had the "new" harness for years stored in the basement still in original bags, but I doubt any manufacturer returns or refunds would be possible after so long. Hopefully none will be needed....
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LL is a great vendor with superb reproduction products & stand behind what they sell. If there is an issue, even maybe an older one, i'm sure they will fix it. I have had nothing but great experiences with them over the years !!
Curious what year car it is ? Maybe it's one of those 1 year only "1968" bugs ???
Curious what year car it is ? Maybe it's one of those 1 year only "1968" bugs ???
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Gonna be a while until I can install my LL harnesses (front to back in storage). Hoping I do not see this issue.
Maybe on top of the calls, start sending emails, outlining what you did above (who you spoke to and when) may help? I also have heard good things about them, so hoping the best outcome for you.
Maybe on top of the calls, start sending emails, outlining what you did above (who you spoke to and when) may help? I also have heard good things about them, so hoping the best outcome for you.
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FYI...
It sucks messing with OEM, but most of the time you end up with a better part/harness access.I hated to splice into a new harness, but another member added 12" + to each set of gauge subharnesses with quik release connecttor joining the collected gauge wired to to extended subharnesses.
Now I can "Pull" any gauge assembly out of the dash leaving it attached to the extended harness for gauge repairs and testing. It saves a lot of work and fighting with Oem harness which are short to begin with.
It sucks messing with OEM, but most of the time you end up with a better part/harness access.I hated to splice into a new harness, but another member added 12" + to each set of gauge subharnesses with quik release connecttor joining the collected gauge wired to to extended subharnesses.
Now I can "Pull" any gauge assembly out of the dash leaving it attached to the extended harness for gauge repairs and testing. It saves a lot of work and fighting with Oem harness which are short to begin with.
Racer
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From: Merrick NY
Following this thread, I just purchased their restomod series harness and hope there's no issues. I assume based on price that's a direct replacement harness yes? Keep us posted on vendor responses/resolutions, thanks and good luck...
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FYI...
It sucks messing with OEM, but most of the time you end up with a better part/harness access.I hated to splice into a new harness, but another member added 12" + to each set of gauge subharnesses with quik release connecttor joining the collected gauge wired to to extended subharnesses.
Now I can "Pull" any gauge assembly out of the dash leaving it attached to the extended harness for gauge repairs and testing. It saves a lot of work and fighting with Oem harness which are short to begin with.
It sucks messing with OEM, but most of the time you end up with a better part/harness access.I hated to splice into a new harness, but another member added 12" + to each set of gauge subharnesses with quik release connecttor joining the collected gauge wired to to extended subharnesses.
Now I can "Pull" any gauge assembly out of the dash leaving it attached to the extended harness for gauge repairs and testing. It saves a lot of work and fighting with Oem harness which are short to begin with.
I use OEM appearing connectors for a factory appearance.
Team Owner
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Always a good idea to make complete comparisons of original and replacement harnesses before installation. Sounds like LL quality may still be 'good', but not what it used to be. These days, vintage car aftermarket part "quality" is sorely lacking, to say the least.
Having to extend a couple of wires on your LL wiring harness is a PITA and a nuisance, but the new harness will still be a big improvement, I'm sure. Not sure what alternative there is to LL on such parts. We feel you pain.
Having to extend a couple of wires on your LL wiring harness is a PITA and a nuisance, but the new harness will still be a big improvement, I'm sure. Not sure what alternative there is to LL on such parts. We feel you pain.
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Yes, very disappointing. When I called months ago about the kickdown harness being short I got scolded by LL telling me I put the engine harness in wrong. Well I didn't, had to add wire.
Now i call about the dash harness, and I'm told basically...that just doesn't happen.
So my original message is basically a public service announcement.
Happy 4th to all.
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Now i call about the dash harness, and I'm told basically...that just doesn't happen.
So my original message is basically a public service announcement.
Happy 4th to all.
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I heard some rumblings that LL’s quality had slipped down a rung or two over the past years.
I found an alternative American Auto Wire who makes direct replacement harnesses for our C3’s and they also offer a Restomod harness for modified C3’s like mine.
I haven’t installed mine yet but it should be soon and I’ll report my satisfaction or not!
Another company that had good reviews was Francis Drake who also produces C3 harnesses.
I found an alternative American Auto Wire who makes direct replacement harnesses for our C3’s and they also offer a Restomod harness for modified C3’s like mine.
I haven’t installed mine yet but it should be soon and I’ll report my satisfaction or not!
Another company that had good reviews was Francis Drake who also produces C3 harnesses.
Drifting
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From: Ventura California
What about M&H harnesses?
Ive heard they do good work also
https://wiringharness.com/wiring-harnesses
Ive heard they do good work also
https://wiringharness.com/wiring-harnesses
Le Mans Master
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Funny thing is if you dig deep enough & do some research you will find that Letric Limited manufactures these harnesses & many other parts for most of the catalogue houses & parts resellers !!! Over the years I have ordered items from a catalogue & and received Letric Limited products. 
Some are manufacturers others are merely distributors.
Some are manufacturers others are merely distributors.
Burning Brakes
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FWIW I installed a LL engine harness a couple years ago in my 71 and everything fit perfectly. also if you look at the restomod harness on LL's and American autowire's websites they have the exact same set of instructions so it makes me wonder how many manufacturers of wire harness's there are vs how many company's selling them.
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