Eric from Painless sent me these updates on Classicbroncos.com, so I will put them here for anyone doing this: p. 45 of the manual shows how to connect the gear indicator light to a factory column. The ground on the column, this isn't a ground for the column, it's a ground for the horn button. The factory horn button was power activated. I didn't like the idea of a battery power source running through the column, so I changed it to a ground activation source. Even though the column is grounded the horn button isn't since it was originally supposed to have power. Harness routing, p. 20 shows you what to do for the firewall hole locations. This would have saved you from having to route it after your dash as in, and p.53 says to install grommets after the harness is routed through the holes. It's also mentioned on p. 57 to loosely install zip ties until all connections are made. This will allow you to still push, and pull the harness while routing while still holding the harness in place until you are ready to tighten the zip ties
I met Jon last October in Townsend Tennessee at the Bronco Celebration. He is as nice in person as he is on this Video. A genuine guy. Also owns a nice 75 Bronco.
I could not agree with you more. Been working on cars for 28 years but never fooled with too much electrical. Following the Painless manual, I was able to rewire my 88 Grand Wagoneer in roughly 3 weeks. Had to build my own harnesses for cruise, power locks / windows, wipers, rear window, seats, and A/C. The manual is organized and explains each wire. Best advice in the manual is to remove the drivers seat!!! Customer service was very helpful too. Now I'm ordering a harness for my 83 C10.
So much great information! My dad has an earlier ’70s model of the original Bronco sitting in his yard that he swears up and down that he’s going to get road worthy. Granted, he’s in his 70s , so I take what he says with a grain of salt. I’ve been trying to get him to pass it on to me, but so far he’s reluctant. I believe I’ll wind up with it eventually and am already researching how to restomod it. I appreciate all of your videos and the information I learn from them….
I wish I knew about this video with my first vehicle. A lot of the other videos are update videos on people’s project so they don’t actually show you how to do it. I’m currently doing my second vehicle a 1988 Ford F-150 and this is so much help
Tho I'm rewiring a 72 Blazer with a Painless harness, this Bronco vid is very helpful. Thanks for video-ing your re-wire, as I personally know any project takes 3x longer to finish if you're video-ing! A+++++ video!
Dude! Your timing couldn't have been better. I started my project in February right before my baby girl was born...now am just finishing up this weekend. Your videos have helped a bunch in the past couple of weekends. THANK YOU!!
Thank you for saying that you made some mistakes. I am a complete novice and it's good to know that I'm not the only one who makes mistakes during the learning process and can still get the job done correctly.
Bro I felt like this when I got my Fitech I could not remember who you was after I found you I made sure to subscribe so I truly understand what you’re saying
I enjoy watching your videos. Very entertaining and informative. I did this on my 75 Bronco back in 2003 with a Centech harness. It's been flawless ever since. I know that filming and working is double the work, but it is much appreciated. Keep it up!
wow...this is amazing!!!!!! I'm inspired by your ability to do this!!! my wiring harness caught on fire on my 1995 Honda del sol ....smoke coming out of my inner consol...the wires behind my seat to middle were burned ,,,,, I love my car...my engine is is great condition and I even bought a new custom made transmission last oct... .....my mechanic can't fix it the burned wires ....so now its at a specialist ...electic guy {specialist) says it needs a new wiring harness...which he has to find...because they obviously don't make them anymore ........he wants to charge me 4,000 ......I have until Monday to make my decision...I can't imagine life without my del sol ...but I don't know what I will do yet...
ok. great Videos! I've been binging lately on everyones videos and these are some of the most practical, with just enough engagement to keep you listening! ALBERTA/CANADA. 70 BRONCO that i have had for wow 12 yrs now. now everyone wants one. lol
Nice Job. I've been watching all of your videos. I'm from New Brunswick, Canada, and bought a 71 Bronco from California last summer. These videos are helping me prepare for this summer. Thing is garaged at the moment for the winter.
What a great video. I’ve got a 70 F100 with some jakey wiring that I was terrified to deal with but this video gave me some confidence to try it. Thanks
Thanks for doing the video. Simply because I’m getting ready to do the same thing on my 66 Mustang. Some things apply, some don’t. I believe I’m going with a different manufacturer of the harness, not a price issue, but the others offer newer replacement switches for your project. As time and wear use up the parts. Heat builds up resistance in the older switches and connections... I’m more of a fan of soldering the connections, but that s everyone choice. Any new harness is better than what was in there before! Thanks again.
Super effort on this great vid. I have a basket case bronco to do for my boss. Its an alternative to the Painless system with much poorer labeling. I’m not enthused. No manual for it either. Wish me luck. Thank you for the great job explaining this.
👍 you I’m talking this in the spring on my 79 Ramcharger. Tired of fixing wiring issues on the trail or road trips. Mopar harnesses are almost nonexistent. So I need to figure out ignition switch and other Dodge specific items.
Nashville Early Bronco I’ve been watching this a little at i time this morning(auto correct on the phone sucks by the way), you did a great job on this. Even though I have a Dodge it’s all similar, I’m saving this. Electrical has always been my least favorite thing on old cars/trucks. Can’t wait to get my wiring replaced. Haven’t had a trip without some stupid issue. Thanks!
Yeeeeeeees!!!!! Thank you! All of your videos are so helpful. Can you do a video on how to replace the speed odometer and the cable that I thiiiiiink goes to your transmission???
Thanks for all you do, I have a 79 ford with 302/351 and it stopped running and Ive replaced all the egnition still wont start. Now Im thinking its timing chain, so Im following your directions, Hopefully I can get this done with out loosing any bolts. Thanks Again
SUCH A GREAT VIDEO! MY FIRST PAINLESS INSTALL WENT GREAT BECAUSE OF YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT ENERGY AND GUIDANCE! I have one issue if you could help me...the painless harness keep blowing turn signal fuse as soon as I turn the key. It has a flaming river steering column already in it. Do you think the column could be wired wrong from the previous installer? Appreciate you 🙏
So I have a 1975 f150 and I’m looking for a wiring harness to buy. I’m contemplating between painless and American auto wire. Painless performance is cheaper. Does anyone have any recommendations on which one to buy? Or any differences in the two?
Looks like a good kit EXCEPT most connections dont use the factory switch plugs, you just plug each wire into said switch individually. Thats really cheap! I just recently bought this same kit for my 76 f100. Im considering returning it. Didnt realize they don't make an option for factory plugs.
@@NashvilleEarlyBronco hmm. Not sure yet. It's all original and uncut so I'd hate to do to much. Probably start with making it a driver and go from there.
Thanks for all your videos, they're fantastic! Just got mu '73 and am in the process of installing my painless harness now. Did you do all these upgrades before you actually drove it? Or just as you went along? Thanks again.
Great video, only one comment. Two of the most important sensors on the car (water temp and oil pressure) you reuse the old wire. Was this b/c it was hard to get to? Seems like a lot of work to skimp at that point. I'm using a painless harness to rewire my '69 camaro. Unfortunately nothing is stock. :(
Thanks for your video. I'm installing a painless harness on my '77 Jeep CJ 7 that has a '78 Wagoneer 360 in it. I too am a little confused about the ballast resistor question. I believe I am running a very similar Duraspark system like yours. Jeep used Ford ignition systems during this period. Like you I am not running points. I wonder if I should use their ballast resistor or not?? Even if I do not need to do you think installing it would cause me any problems? I've heard like you said that the ballast resistors are only for systems running points, but have heard lots of other opinions. Did you find later on that you should have run the ballast resistor provided? Any help you can give would be appreciated.
Alright guys, could use some help here... Working on installing the '66-'77 Painless harness on my '71 model. However, my '71 has a few motor upgrades, one of which is the alternator. The current alternator appears to be a single wire alternator with one wire connected directly to the starter solenoid (+ side). The painless harness has four wires (black/red, orange, black/yellow, and red). The Painless installation manual illustrates installs for two styles of alternators, but not for a single wire alternator. I can't find a make/model on the alternator anywhere and it doesn't have any additional terminals (from what I can see) other than the one already connected directly to the solenoid. Any help/pointers here would be greatly appreciated. Nashville Early Bronco great video, I have watched it several times now through my installation process! Thanks again and keep posting.
Hmm... Yeah that is interesting. I don't have my book in front of me, but on a single wire alternator, you just want to make sure the one wire connected to the alternator is the wire running back to the battery (maybe the black red). I think one of the other wires runs the voltage gauge on the dash and I forget what the 3rd wire is for. Hope that helps.
Hi Jon...great video as usual...very informative. Question...did you ever get an answer on your ballast resistor query. I am currently installing my new harness. I also am using the dura spark ignition set up (albiet I have a Centech harness). I was supplied a ballast resistor with the harness but ,like painless, the instructions are confusing weather its required or not. There was no ballast resistor in my original wiring. I believe our years used a resistive wire in the ignition circuit as opposed to a ballast resistor (from my research anyway). I guess painless and Centech didn't incorporate that resistive wire hence the need for a ballast resistor? Any insights you have are much appreciated. Keep up the great work!!!
I’ve watched your video about 3 times now, I have a 1985 f150 XLT 4 speed manual transmission. Does the painless wiring harness already come with all the connectors/plugs, like your half moon plug that connects to the steering column/turn signals
I just now saw that you had replied, so gotta save all the connector pins. That’s what I have a hard time figuring out how to do since each one is different
Hey wz up! Great video. I just got my 1970 bronco out of body and paint and soon will be wiring it w the same kit. I had to replace the whole steering column because it was from a nissan patrol and it just looked wrong. One thing i dont have is the bracket that hold the column in place that goes behind the dash. Any odeas where to find it?
You still happy with the Painless? I'm about to rewire my 76 bronco and am hearing good things on the Centech and the Painless. I'm torn as to which to do.
Great video! I've been looking for something like this for my jeep wiring project. I'm working on an 87 wrangler, and it has the ford style solenoid and duraspark. I'm having an issue getting the engine to turn over. is there a way you can detail how you connected yours when you cut out and swapped wires? you can email me or respond here. I really appreciated it!
+Brian's Bronco Adventura I was having issues. Primarily the dash, none of the gauges or lights worked on the dash. Headlights flickered, had a section of the tail harness that was pitched and had wires exposed. My engine bay had random wires from the PO that didn't go anywhere but were tied into the loom... stuff like that
I can pay, can you help my daughter and I with a 86 Bronco wire harness? she's 20 and rebuilding it. it was mine. not a mechanic. :) thank you she is really excited.
well I must be a 13 year old girl because I'm laughing! @NashvilleEarlyBronco came here because I'm trying to figure out which harness I need for my 89 coupe deville.
Removed it completely and laid the two side by side. Then moved anything the old harness had to the new harness (if the new harness didn’t already have it).
Nashville Early Bronco when taking the harness out does the main part of it come off the dash and 2 looms from the firewall and a loom that goes back to the taillights?
Nashville Early Bronco does the loom that goes to the rear lights mount on the frame or is it under the carpet? Mines a 76 so i don’t think it be different than yours
I just pulled a 72 off a farm and will be working through many of these same issues soon. You can check out the video on my channel if you would like. Thanks for posting the how to videos- Mine needs wiring ASAP- it is toast!
Nashville Early Bronco cool. Thank you. I had a feeling you were going to say that. I’m trying to avoid it because i have an aftermarket dash cover that’s glued over the dash bolts. Might just have to bite the bullet and pull it out.
Bro I took my car to get the wiring harness replace a month later I still don't have my car...I called to get an update..." We're still fixed this wiring harness" and it's just a 94 GT Mustang 🤦🏿♂️ I'm getting my car today and getting it towed.
A lot. I don’t remember but it was over a few weeks. But I’m working on my bronco nights and weekends while my wife and 3 kids sleep. And trying to film everything it always take sooo much longer
That’s pretty quick if you were only working on it on nights and weekends! I plan to rewire mine and I’m familiar with wiring because I do car audio all the time and feel confident but I know surprises can always show up that’s why I’m trying to get as much help and advice as possible 😂 could you give me a basic example of how the wiring is routed? I know half the wiring goes behind the dash but as far as how the other parts are routed like the back end and engine/transmission I’m not sure of thanks!
All the wiring starts behind the glove box and goes across the dash to the gauge cluster. From there some runs back out to the passenger side of the engine bay and some runs out the drivers side. It’s really not complex. It’s a lot of making connectors and heat shrinking. Most of my time was spent trying to get all the wire looking tidy, zip tying everything.
Eric from Painless sent me these updates on Classicbroncos.com, so I will put them here for anyone doing this:
p. 45 of the manual shows how to connect the gear indicator light to a factory column.
The ground on the column, this isn't a ground for the column, it's a ground for the horn button. The factory horn button was power activated. I didn't like the idea of a battery power source running through the column, so I changed it to a ground activation source. Even though the column is grounded the horn button isn't since it was originally supposed to have power.
Harness routing, p. 20 shows you what to do for the firewall hole locations. This would have saved you from having to route it after your dash as in, and p.53 says to install grommets after the harness is routed through the holes.
It's also mentioned on p. 57 to loosely install zip ties until all connections are made. This will allow you to still push, and pull the harness while routing while still holding the harness in place until you are ready to tighten the zip ties
I met Jon last October in Townsend Tennessee at the Bronco Celebration. He is as nice in person as he is on this Video. A genuine guy. Also owns a nice 75 Bronco.
Thanks Robert! Hope to see you again!
You talk so much like Lawrence on FOX news. That's a compliment. Not a cut down. I like Lawrence.
Haha! Thanks
I could not agree with you more. Been working on cars for 28 years but never fooled with too much electrical. Following the Painless manual, I was able to rewire my 88 Grand Wagoneer in roughly 3 weeks. Had to build my own harnesses for cruise, power locks / windows, wipers, rear window, seats, and A/C. The manual is organized and explains each wire. Best advice in the manual is to remove the drivers seat!!! Customer service was very helpful too. Now I'm ordering a harness for my 83 C10.
I just bought a 21 circuit harness, i subscribed and saved this video. Ill be watching it a few times before I tackle my project. Thanks for posting.
Awesome!
So much great information! My dad has an earlier ’70s model of the original Bronco sitting in his yard that he swears up and down that he’s going to get road worthy. Granted, he’s in his 70s , so I take what he says with a grain of salt. I’ve been trying to get him to pass it on to me, but so far he’s reluctant. I believe I’ll wind up with it eventually and am already researching how to restomod it. I appreciate all of your videos and the information I learn from them….
Nice! Hope you get it soon!
I wish I knew about this video with my first vehicle. A lot of the other videos are update videos on people’s project so they don’t actually show you how to do it. I’m currently doing my second vehicle a 1988 Ford F-150 and this is so much help
Glad it helped
The video starts at 5:32.
Thank you
Thank you, he's obnoxious
So obnoxious 🙄 enjoy the video!
Tho I'm rewiring a 72 Blazer with a Painless harness, this Bronco vid is very helpful. Thanks for video-ing your re-wire, as I personally know any project takes 3x longer to finish if you're video-ing! A+++++ video!
Thank you!
Dude! Your timing couldn't have been better. I started my project in February right before my baby girl was born...now am just finishing up this weekend. Your videos have helped a bunch in the past couple of weekends. THANK YOU!!
+Jason McNally yes!!!! Let me know how it goes! Congrats on the baby!
Nice job Athena. Solid install video. Truly excellent. You've earned your 3 point advantage in the race to the six-pack.
+Matt's Garage haha! Oh it's on, I'm pulling out all the guns. FiTech EFI is next
@@NashvilleEarlyBronco you DID say Greek 'goddess'. 🤣😂
Thank you for saying that you made some mistakes. I am a complete novice and it's good to know that I'm not the only one who makes mistakes during the learning process and can still get the job done correctly.
Bro I felt like this when I got my Fitech I could not remember who you was after I found you I made sure to subscribe so I truly understand what you’re saying
Nice
I enjoy watching your videos. Very entertaining and informative. I did this on my 75 Bronco back in 2003 with a Centech harness. It's been flawless ever since. I know that filming and working is double the work, but it is much appreciated. Keep it up!
Thanks man! Will do
Good video. Thanks for showing mistakes. I always start with plan A, and end with plan Z.
+j kropp haha! Yep
wow...this is amazing!!!!!! I'm inspired by your ability to do this!!!
my wiring harness caught on fire on my 1995 Honda del sol ....smoke coming out of my inner consol...the wires behind my seat to middle were burned ,,,,, I love my car...my engine is is great condition and I even bought a new custom made transmission last oct... .....my mechanic can't fix it the burned wires ....so now its at a specialist ...electic guy {specialist) says it needs a new wiring harness...which he has to find...because they obviously don't make them anymore ........he wants to charge me 4,000 ......I have until Monday to make my decision...I can't imagine life without my del sol ...but I don't know what I will do yet...
Whoa! That’s crazy! Sorry that happened
I’d only seen a couple of your FITech videos before. You’re funny, you berate yourself like I do myself. 😂
Haha! It helps to make fun of yourself in stressful situations 😂
ok. great Videos! I've been binging lately on everyones videos and these are some of the most practical, with just enough engagement to keep you listening! ALBERTA/CANADA. 70 BRONCO that i have had for wow 12 yrs now. now everyone wants one. lol
Thank you!
Nice Job. I've been watching all of your videos. I'm from New Brunswick, Canada, and bought a 71 Bronco from California last summer. These videos are helping me prepare for this summer. Thing is garaged at the moment for the winter.
+Justin Fenety nice man! Thanks. Let me know if you have any questions
What a great video. I’ve got a 70 F100 with some jakey wiring that I was terrified to deal with but this video gave me some confidence to try it. Thanks
Great tutorial
Thanks for doing the video. Simply because I’m getting ready to do the same thing on my 66 Mustang. Some things apply, some don’t. I believe I’m going with a different manufacturer of the harness, not a price issue, but the others offer newer replacement switches for your project. As time and wear use up the parts. Heat builds up resistance in the older switches and connections... I’m more of a fan of soldering the connections, but that s everyone choice. Any new harness is better than what was in there before! Thanks again.
Awesome! Yeah the mustangs and broncos are so similar back then. Yes, if I could redo all the connections and solder them I would... live and learn
Great job dude, hope your Chanel gets discovered big time, keep putting out the helpful vids👌
Thank you!
i will restore a car in the next 5 years or so this video opened my eyes on what to expect.
Super effort on this great vid. I have a basket case bronco to do for my boss. Its an alternative to the Painless system with much poorer labeling. I’m not enthused. No manual for it either. Wish me luck. Thank you for the great job explaining this.
Great video. Very informative.
👍 you I’m talking this in the spring on my 79 Ramcharger. Tired of fixing wiring issues on the trail or road trips. Mopar harnesses are almost nonexistent. So I need to figure out ignition switch and other Dodge specific items.
Nice!
Nashville Early Bronco I’ve been watching this a little at i time this morning(auto correct on the phone sucks by the way), you did a great job on this.
Even though I have a Dodge it’s all similar, I’m saving this. Electrical has always been my least favorite thing on old cars/trucks. Can’t wait to get my wiring replaced. Haven’t had a trip without some stupid issue.
Thanks!
Thanks man! Good luck!
VERY nicely done! Great job!
Great Video, about to tackle my 1969 bronco....
Nice!
Great video. I still need to install mine in my '66..
Woo! You are the man!
+Taylor Hancock thanks for being patient man!
Yeeeeeeees!!!!! Thank you! All of your videos are so helpful. Can you do a video on how to replace the speed odometer and the cable that I thiiiiiink goes to your transmission???
+Kristoff Fowler tanks! That's a good one, I'll put that on the list. Are you talking about the cable that goes from the dash?
Really appreciate this video. Thanks!
You bet!
Thanks for all you do, I have a 79 ford with 302/351 and it stopped running and Ive replaced all the egnition still wont start. Now Im thinking its timing chain, so Im following your directions,
Hopefully I can get this done with out loosing any bolts. Thanks Again
Nice! Glad to help
Very nice video sir keep it up 👍❤
Good job
great video, I just ordered parts from wild horses, I got the centech harness
Good info! Thanks for tacking the time and doing this.
+Kyle Fain yeah man you bet!
“Who is that guy that has a face like a Greek goddess?”
😂😂
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
LET’S GO!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Heyooo!!
Should have gone with the Centech wiring system Did mine in a weekend! And it's cheaper!
I’ve heard that
Well Done
SUCH A GREAT VIDEO! MY FIRST PAINLESS INSTALL WENT GREAT BECAUSE OF YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT ENERGY AND GUIDANCE! I have one issue if you could help me...the painless harness keep blowing turn signal fuse as soon as I turn the key. It has a flaming river steering column already in it. Do you think the column could be wired wrong from the previous installer? Appreciate you 🙏
Awesome! Glad to help!
Not sure about the turn signal.
dude this looks daunting
You got it
So I have a 1975 f150 and I’m looking for a wiring harness to buy. I’m contemplating between painless and American auto wire. Painless performance is cheaper. Does anyone have any recommendations on which one to buy? Or any differences in the two?
thank you!
Goddess? Lol, I missed that last time
Looks like a good kit EXCEPT most connections dont use the factory switch plugs, you just plug each wire into said switch individually. Thats really cheap! I just recently bought this same kit for my 76 f100. Im considering returning it. Didnt realize they don't make an option for factory plugs.
greek god or goddess? what am I watching? love the videos, just bought a 68.
Haha! Thanks man. What are you going to do to it?
@@NashvilleEarlyBronco hmm. Not sure yet. It's all original and uncut so I'd hate to do to much. Probably start with making it a driver and go from there.
He must work in sales.
Approximately how many hours should it take an experienced mechanic to install the Painless Wiring Harness in a 1977 Ford Bronco?
Lol Greek goddess.....
Such a beautiful "greek goddess"
Heard that and had to pause to see if someone else caught that. Looks like an Artemis to me... ;)
Had to scroll down to see if anyone else noticed.....
Thanks for all your videos, they're fantastic! Just got mu '73 and am in the process of installing my painless harness now. Did you do all these upgrades before you actually drove it? Or just as you went along? Thanks again.
+28doogie I did most of the upgrades along with the painless. Everything took me about a year to finish
Great video, only one comment. Two of the most important sensors on the car (water temp and oil pressure) you reuse the old wire. Was this b/c it was hard to get to? Seems like a lot of work to skimp at that point. I'm using a painless harness to rewire my '69 camaro. Unfortunately nothing is stock. :(
The kit I had didn’t have new connectors for the stock sensors. I’ve since replaced both connectors
Any good video of wiring harness replacement for a ‘82 bronco?
Thanks for your video. I'm installing a painless harness on my '77 Jeep CJ 7 that has a '78 Wagoneer 360 in it. I too am a little confused about the ballast resistor question. I believe I am running a very similar Duraspark system like yours. Jeep used Ford ignition systems during this period. Like you I am not running points. I wonder if I should use their ballast resistor or not?? Even if I do not need to do you think installing it would cause me any problems? I've heard like you said that the ballast resistors are only for systems running points, but have heard lots of other opinions. Did you find later on that you should have run the ballast resistor provided? Any help you can give would be appreciated.
Alright guys, could use some help here... Working on installing the '66-'77 Painless harness on my '71 model. However, my '71 has a few motor upgrades, one of which is the alternator. The current alternator appears to be a single wire alternator with one wire connected directly to the starter solenoid (+ side). The painless harness has four wires (black/red, orange, black/yellow, and red). The Painless installation manual illustrates installs for two styles of alternators, but not for a single wire alternator. I can't find a make/model on the alternator anywhere and it doesn't have any additional terminals (from what I can see) other than the one already connected directly to the solenoid. Any help/pointers here would be greatly appreciated. Nashville Early Bronco great video, I have watched it several times now through my installation process! Thanks again and keep posting.
Hmm... Yeah that is interesting. I don't have my book in front of me, but on a single wire alternator, you just want to make sure the one wire connected to the alternator is the wire running back to the battery (maybe the black red). I think one of the other wires runs the voltage gauge on the dash and I forget what the 3rd wire is for. Hope that helps.
Hi Jon...great video as usual...very informative. Question...did you ever get an answer on your ballast resistor query. I am currently installing my new harness. I also am using the dura spark ignition set up (albiet I have a Centech harness). I was supplied a ballast resistor with the harness but ,like painless, the instructions are confusing weather its required or not. There was no ballast resistor in my original wiring. I believe our years used a resistive wire in the ignition circuit as opposed to a ballast resistor (from my research anyway). I guess painless and Centech didn't incorporate that resistive wire hence the need for a ballast resistor? Any insights you have are much appreciated. Keep up the great work!!!
Hey Roland, did you ever get an answer for this? Does the Duraspark require a ballast resistor?
One question, why didn't you do a one wire on the alternator?
I didn’t know the difference
My sons ford focus is a salvadge car with low miles.. looks like rats chewed the wires. Installing a new wire harness.
Nice
I’ve watched your video about 3 times now, I have a 1985 f150 XLT 4 speed manual transmission. Does the painless wiring harness already come with all the connectors/plugs, like your half moon plug that connects to the steering column/turn signals
It doesn’t. You have to pin those connectors but it’s not hard. Hardest part with the steering column is fishing the wires through
I just now saw that you had replied, so gotta save all the connector pins. That’s what I have a hard time figuring out how to do since each one is different
what if you have an alternator with a internal regulator with one wire hook up how do i hook up the voltage regulator? or can I just eliminate it?
There is a separate kit for the one wire alternator
Hey wz up! Great video. I just got my 1970 bronco out of body and paint and soon will be wiring it w the same kit. I had to replace the whole steering column because it was from a nissan patrol and it just looked wrong. One thing i dont have is the bracket that hold the column in place that goes behind the dash. Any odeas where to find it?
Hmm... have you tried Toms Bronco Parts?
What crimpers style does Painless recommend for insulated wires (e.g oval, half moon, other)
RE-wire before or after the body and paint work? Opinions? 1974 Bronco
After. If you are pulling the dash out to paint it, do it after
You still happy with the Painless? I'm about to rewire my 76 bronco and am hearing good things on the Centech and the Painless. I'm torn as to which to do.
Very happy! I’ve heard good things about Centech as well.
Im Jesús Pérez forma Puerto Rico . I need wiring sistem for muy Bronco 74 .
Kwik wire is a better system then painless, check it out before you buy guys.
Is that the Grant classic wood steering wheel?
Yep!
Great Vids! How long would this take without the stopping and filming? Could it be done in a weekend by a novice?
Hmm.. probably not your first time. It would probably take 30 hours
Do I need the wire schematic for my original car
I have a 1973 Ford Bronco. Do you have to start it up every day for the battery?
No, but if it’s going to sit for a few weeks I’ll put a battery tender on it
@@NashvilleEarlyBronco Ok thank you.
does any company sell a wiring harness for Hyundai's that includes steering wheel control?
Not sure
Great video! I've been looking for something like this for my jeep wiring project. I'm working on an 87 wrangler, and it has the ford style solenoid and duraspark. I'm having an issue getting the engine to turn over. is there a way you can detail how you connected yours when you cut out and swapped wires? you can email me or respond here. I really appreciated it!
Feel free to shoot me an email and ask any questions if you get stuck. Nashvilleearlybronco@gmail.com
Just curious, were you having problems with the original harness or did you just want to replace it for the sake of not having future issues?
+Brian's Bronco Adventura I was having issues. Primarily the dash, none of the gauges or lights worked on the dash. Headlights flickered, had a section of the tail harness that was pitched and had wires exposed. My engine bay had random wires from the PO that didn't go anywhere but were tied into the loom... stuff like that
Bro is there wire harness for z 260 1974
I’m not sure but I’m sure there is
I can pay, can you help my daughter and I with a 86 Bronco wire harness? she's 20 and rebuilding it. it was mine. not a mechanic. :) thank you she is really excited.
Did the new switches in the dash come with the kit?
A few of them. I think Ignition and Wiper switch did.
Do you entirely remove the old wiring before you start?
Yes, but keep it. Don’t throw it away
well I must be a 13 year old girl because I'm laughing! @NashvilleEarlyBronco came here because I'm trying to figure out which harness I need for my 89 coupe deville.
Hey Jon, where did you get that awesome steering wheel?
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So when you did your harness did you remove the old harness completely? Or did you only remove sections of it
Removed it completely and laid the two side by side. Then moved anything the old harness had to the new harness (if the new harness didn’t already have it).
Nashville Early Bronco when taking the harness out does the main part of it come off the dash and 2 looms from the firewall and a loom that goes back to the taillights?
Yep exactly. Sometimes two looms up front. I think mine had two looms through the firewall
Nashville Early Bronco does the loom that goes to the rear lights mount on the frame or is it under the carpet? Mines a 76 so i don’t think it be different than yours
Mounts on the frame. It goes out the drivers side firewall, then runs down to the frame and back
I just pulled a 72 off a farm and will be working through many of these same issues soon. You can check out the video on my channel if you would like. Thanks for posting the how to videos- Mine needs wiring ASAP- it is toast!
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How necessary do you think it was to remove the dash for the install?
Not totally necessary, but WAY easier to get to everything and you don’t have to work upside down
Nashville Early Bronco cool. Thank you. I had a feeling you were going to say that. I’m trying to avoid it because i have an aftermarket dash cover that’s glued over the dash bolts. Might just have to bite the bullet and pull it out.
Just use points :)
awesome video!! did the painless kit come with the new switches you installed?
+Zion Rodriguez thanks man! Yeah I got the kit with new switches
Bro I took my car to get the wiring harness replace a month later I still don't have my car...I called to get an update..." We're still fixed this wiring harness" and it's just a 94 GT Mustang 🤦🏿♂️
I'm getting my car today and getting it towed.
Brutal!
Brake warning light...31 MINUTES!!!
How many days did it take you to install this harness?
A lot. I don’t remember but it was over a few weeks. But I’m working on my bronco nights and weekends while my wife and 3 kids sleep. And trying to film everything it always take sooo much longer
That’s pretty quick if you were only working on it on nights and weekends! I plan to rewire mine and I’m familiar with wiring because I do car audio all the time and feel confident but I know surprises can always show up that’s why I’m trying to get as much help and advice as possible 😂 could you give me a basic example of how the wiring is routed? I know half the wiring goes behind the dash but as far as how the other parts are routed like the back end and engine/transmission I’m not sure of thanks!
All the wiring starts behind the glove box and goes across the dash to the gauge cluster. From there some runs back out to the passenger side of the engine bay and some runs out the drivers side. It’s really not complex. It’s a lot of making connectors and heat shrinking. Most of my time was spent trying to get all the wire looking tidy, zip tying everything.
Nashville Early Bronco you definitely did a great job!
Thanks!
Hey are you familiar with ford wiring or have any recommendations on who to watch
Greek goddess hmmmmmmm ........ :"}
+jjt jp you know it's true 😉
subtitles please? thank you!
Forehead Galore!!!!!
lol.>>>>>> I like how he compares himself to a greek goddess as a goddess is a female!.......
To much “ nut talk “ ...... LoL !
Talk too much.
Godess is a women
You talk to much so I turned you off
Brake warning light...31 MINUTES!!!