Damn lights

[sticks]

Well I spent the day installing the wiring harness on the TOAD. What a
job that was. I removed interior trim and all the wiring is inside the
vehicle, which I like. Only part outside is where it goes thru the
firewall to the 6 prong plug.

So I tested it and the right side works fine, even hooked up to my 150.
The left side not so good. No running lights or brake lights. It only
has turn signals. Since it doesn't work even on the Bronco alone, I'm
hoping my connections are bad, or I switched something somehow. That's
enough for today. All the wires are there now, I just gotta find the
error somehow. ARRGgghhhhh!

I get why they charge so much for doing this job. It's a doozy.

[sticks]

Well I spent the day installing the wiring harness on the TOAD.  What a
job that was.  I removed interior trim and all the wiring is inside the
vehicle, which I like.  Only part outside is where it goes thru the
firewall to the 6 prong plug.
So I tested it and the right side works fine, even hooked up to my 150.
The left side not so good.  No running lights or brake lights.  It only
has turn signals.  Since it doesn't work even on the Bronco alone, I'm
hoping my connections are bad, or I switched something somehow.  That's
enough for today.  All the wires are there now, I just gotta find the
error somehow.  ARRGgghhhhh!
I get why they charge so much for doing this job.  It's a doozy.

12 hours getting it all in yesterday was apparently too much. Good
thing I stopped when I did. The left side of the Bronco tail light
plug is upside down compared to the right side. I had the in and out
sides reversed. Even after I discovered the error, I took it apart and
did the same damn thing reassembling. But once I got it wired going in
the right direction it all works as intended. What a relief.

Now I just have to tidy up the wiring and get the panels all back in.
Install the always on 12 volt Power Plug and fuse, and silicone around
the grommet where I went thru the firewall.

So I thought I could do it all in a day, but I will certainly settle for
two. Especially since I got more time than money.

[George.Anthony]

Post by sticks
Well I spent the day installing the wiring harness on the TOAD. What a
job that was. I removed interior trim and all the wiring is inside the
vehicle, which I like. Only part outside is where it goes thru the
firewall to the 6 prong plug.
So I tested it and the right side works fine, even hooked up to my 150.
The left side not so good. No running lights or brake lights. It only
has turn signals. Since it doesn't work even on the Bronco alone, I'm
hoping my connections are bad, or I switched something somehow. That's
enough for today. All the wires are there now, I just gotta find the
error somehow. ARRGgghhhhh!
I get why they charge so much for doing this job. It's a doozy.

Good luck. My only thought is maybe the diodes are wired backwards.

[Mike Van Pelt]

Post by sticks
I get why they charge so much for doing this job. It's a doozy.

I saw a bit of what NIRVC was doing on my Cherokee.
I am so glad I shelled out the money to let them do it!

[sticks]

Post by Mike Van Pelt

Post by sticks
I get why they charge so much for doing this job. It's a doozy.

I saw a bit of what NIRVC was doing on my Cherokee.
I am so glad I shelled out the money to let them do it!

I considered it, but after researching I decided I was not going to be
happy with underside wiring and letting them put the plug in just
anywhere on the TOAD. To be fair, it was my choice to do the more
difficult interior install. The only thing big on a Bronco are the
tires. At 6' 6" it was very hard on my arthritic ass getting in there
and getting it done. It is not a complicated job if you just wire
underneath and go into the taillights, but even that is a bit time
consuming.

I also do not have much faith in the workmanship of most people these
days. On the RV I have found many little things that simply are
unacceptable for what you pay for a new rig. A bumper misaligned, a
jack not plumb, both tank heater pads coming unglued, lights that don't
go off when doors are closed, even paint over spray on shiny polished
aluminum wheels, etc. All these things with the smallest of quality
control should not have occurred. If quality matters, you almost have
to do it yourself on some things.

[bfh]

Post by sticks

Post by Mike Van Pelt

I get why they charge so much for doing this job.  It's a doozy.

I saw a bit of what NIRVC was doing on my Cherokee.
I am so glad I shelled out the money to let them do it!

I considered it, but after researching I decided I was not going to be
happy with underside wiring and letting them put the plug in just
anywhere on the TOAD.  To be fair, it was my choice to do the more
difficult interior install.  The only thing big on a Bronco are the
tires.  At 6' 6" it was very hard on my arthritic ass getting in there
and getting it done.  It is not a complicated job if you just wire
underneath and go into the taillights, but even that is a bit time
consuming.
I also do not have much faith in the workmanship of most people these
days.  On the RV I have found many little things that simply are
unacceptable for what you pay for a new rig.  A bumper misaligned, a
jack not plumb, both tank heater pads coming unglued, lights that
don't go off when doors are closed, even paint over spray on shiny
polished aluminum wheels, etc.  All these things with the smallest of
quality control should not have occurred.  If quality matters, you
almost have to do it yourself on some things.

Most things. These days.