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Subject:6. The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness (2)
From:Paul van Dyck
Date:Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:36:26 -0400

I had Ken Wilford of Van Again install a new wiring harness after having had
enough of "a little thing here and a little issue there", type electrical
problems. Now if something were to go wrong, I can pretty much negate the
wiring harness as a source. Having his(or any capable mechanic) knowing eyes
identify the multiple connectors, grounds, washers, etc... that needed
replacement, was well worth the install price. My van is currently running
smooth and I am under no illusion that mechanicals will continue to be in my
future, but my wife and daughters don't do broke down at the side of the
road very well, or "let's just take the Explorer and sleep in tents". Just a
thought when buying a used wiring harness- it is probably 25+ years old and
will have its own issues ready to manifest themselves, and, as stated by
others, if not an exact match connector wise, you may soon reach a cost
effectiveness threshold-time and $- where a new one makes sense. Sometimes
you have to spend money to save money.

Regards
Paul
'90 Syncro Tin top "Hildegard"

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