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#1 ·
Good Afternoon,
I am currently stationed overseas and unfortunately cant just run down to my local shop to talk to them about a couple issues. I decided to rewire my entire Jeep as everything was rigged together. It was nearly impossible to to trace what wires were going where. I bit the bullet and picked up a Painless harness. Overall very impressed everything is very organized and up until now all the instructions have been very helpful. This is what leads me here. Two issues I have ran into and I don't want to continue until I figure these two issues out.

1. Break Switch connections. Instructions state follow the peddle up and the connections will be right there just down from the two ignition connections. There is nothing in this area. There is one connection but they don't even match up at all. The only break connections that I can find is on the E brake but that is only one when this supposed to be two. At link below view page 15 Figure 7.4.4

2. Column Connections- I was able to connected the left side with ease however the right side seams to be giving issues. The wiring diagram supplied by Painless does not match that of the wiring currently in the vehicle. As stated above someone messed with this wiring a lot and has caused numerous issues. Painless shows ORANGE/BLACK coming out of the original connector however there is no orange/black as an example. Is there way to more accurately determine what to connect to where? Link below page 16-17 Diagram 1 & Figure 7.5.5


I am not the most experienced with wiring but figured this was a great opportunity to learn as I live so close to work I walk anyways so it gives plenty of time to learn as I go and do a quality job. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have attempted to add the Painless Performance instruction manual however the file is too big. It can be found here: http://www.painlessperformance.com/Manuals/10111.pdf

Thanks for any assistance.
 
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Thanks for replies sorry I forgot to put in 91 YJ 4cylinder (which will be gone soon hopefully haha) I will look again only thing I have found is another connection. It's just behind the ignition connections. Maybe if I disconnect? I can attach new wires? Thanks again for input I've also attached images of what I was talking about with the gauge connections
 

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#6 ·
Additional information I just found 91-95 is a different connector for the brakes. Now I will have to see what do do about matching them up.

https://www.justjeeps.com/product.php?productid=36432&cat=8841&page=1
$100??? WHAAA???
I might go to my boneyard tomorrow. Believe it or not, there is a Wrangler sitting in there. If it's got that switch, I'll grab it for ya if you want.
Sorry you're not getting much help here. I don't think many guys fork out the $$ for that Painless Wiring setup.
 
#8 ·
If I go, and I see it, I'm going to snag it. They'll probably charge me $2, man. No biggie. We can talk about it later.

What's the preface to your Jeep? Is it a rebuild? Just doing the wiring fresh? When is the bigger engine going to go in? Maybe you might want to get "close enough" with the wiring until the new engine arrives?
I get the sense it's a shell, looking at some of the pics. (Nevermind, I see a seat).
Just curious.
Whiskey
 
#10 ·
sorry for delay

sorry for delay in response I work 12s starting on Sundays. Those wiring pictures might help I will take a look tomorrow this evening I have had a couple drinks relaxing! As far as engine that will be down the line. I bought this as a two fold vehicle one that i could ship overseas where I am now and use for the time being then have it when I make it back to the states and be able to have fun with it. The wiring has been hacked in so many places the wife and I discussed it and decided to just spend the money to go with a painless wiring harness to start fresh. It will allow me to know what is where and everything will be neatly organized/labeled. If you happen to stop at junkyard and they have a brake switch below let me know and we can set something up. reason why i say junkyard is because no sense in paying full price just to see if it will work. the 91 is a different connection like the first picture. painless responded to questions but asked for pictures. I havent heard back since I sent pictures hoping to hear something soon
 

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