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PostPosted: February 15, 2012, 9:06 pm 
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So finally started wiring and basically have everything roughed out, but wanted another opinion to see if I am missing anything. I am using a bec wiring harness so most of the engine wiring is done. Mainly trying to think of anything else for the chassis.


To the rear
Brake Lights
Indicators left and right
Low and high pressure pumps
Park light


To the front
Headlights
Indicators
Fan


Interior
Dash gauges
Start button

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Gosh... Where to begin....you don't mention where you are or what your state/federal requirements might be or what type of plates you are trying to get. They all have some impact as to what you might need. I'll assume you are somewhere in the USA and going for the SEMA style registration.

To the rear
License plate light (same as running lights)
Fuel gauge?
3rd brakelight?

Front
Horn

Interior
Headlight switch
Wiper switch
Turn signal switch
Instrument panel dimmer?
Ignition switch
Brake lightswtich
Emergency brake switch?
Accessory outlets for phone and GPS?
Horn switch
Idiot lights?

Just a few quick thoughts. You are going to have fun at this stage.... :cheers:

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PostPosted: February 16, 2012, 3:00 am 
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Rear - reverse light(s)?


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PostPosted: February 16, 2012, 7:58 am 
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Ford Inertia Switch to shut off power to the relays to the pumps if you get hit hard, which can damage a fuel line, creating a fuel mist fountain.

They are trunk mounted on most 90s fords and have a button to press to reset.

It is basically a steel ball in a magnetic cup. When the ball is in the cup, the connection is made with the ball in series between the pump relay control side and the toggle switch or however you cut it on up front.

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PostPosted: February 16, 2012, 9:39 am 
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I'd try to save some brain cells and wire the car. Any wires left over would be removed.

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PostPosted: February 16, 2012, 9:57 am 
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BBlue wrote:
I'd try to save some brain cells and wire the car. Any wires left over would be removed.

Bill

That's exactly what I'm about to do.


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The Nova Scotia inspector wants a neutral lock-out on an automatic or a clutch safety swith on a manual transmission (Canadian auto code).

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Run a couple of spare wires to the front and rear, just in case a need arises later after the car is buttoned up.

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"Run a couple of spare wires to the front and rear, just in case a need arises later after the car is buttoned up." [[[ I will 2nd that!]]] It is a lot easier now. I have already used two when I installed an air horn and relay. Also I did not see a back-up lite. I ran the wires just in case I moved to state requiring the lite.
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PostPosted: February 18, 2012, 6:18 pm 
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Thanks a million guys, all the input has been great. A few things I did not think of. Yep I have a few spares here and there, so should be okay..

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