gq wiring
Submitted: Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 22:11
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S&N
hi guys,
just got a gq 4.2 turbo diesel, wondering if its worth stripping out the wiring and starting from scratch with newer better wiring?
is there much benefit in doing this? as in, reliability? safety? anyone know and trust any good auto elecs in melb east? ringwood,
croydon mitchum areas?
thanks guys.
Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 22:21
Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 22:21
Are you on drugs????
What do you want to gain? Maybe put a second battery in that new toy and run stuff from that. Settle down cowboy...
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Reply By: joc45 - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 22:35
Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 22:35
Hi S&N,
Unless there has been a previous melt-down, apart from maybe putting in a heavy wiring loom for higher-wattage headlights, there would be nothing gained in what you propose, and perhaps a lot to lose if there is a stuff-up. Existing wiring is quite adequate.
Gerry
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Reply By: S&N - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 23:03
Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 23:03
yeah thanks Ads!!! infact, ive been doing lines of coke off those dinner plates that you call spotlights!! hahaha.
why i asked was that the wiring around the alternator looks a little suspect! a wire terminating for no sane reason, excess wireing, spotlights dont apear to have a relay? dont know hew this works? maby i just havent looked hard enough??
is there really any benefit in putting in that piranah wiring set up for the headlights? does it really make a difference? although, every cent that i have spare will be going towards a lift and tyre package that a wonderful fellow from here is setting up for me, i was just interested in the wiring thing!
S & N
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 07:53
Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 07:53
Dude
hahaha We can run new wire loom for your headlights and spotlights and check for relays. hahaha your dinner plates are coming hahhaa
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 08:26
Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 08:26
Relay will probably be hiding under the plate on the drivers side.(2 screws i think)
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Reply By: cokeaddict - Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 17:38
Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 17:38
Somebody call.?
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 20:54
Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 20:54
Yeah buying second hand isn't always what it is cracked up to be. Previous owner of my GQ had an engine management alarm system in. Took me months to rip out all the dodgey wiring. Nissans wiring is OK but I have some serious issues which I still havent resolved especially with guages which do not work properly.
I have installed all my own dodgey wiring running to and from a second battery and there are 6mm wires everywhere. Looks like an electricians nightmare LOL
If you have the expertise to re-loom the truck it might be a good idea. If you don't know what you are doing then leave it
well alone and hope for the best!
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