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Subject:Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
From:Richard Koerner
Date:Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:53:04 +0000

While I think of it, I also hooked up the GoWesty Auxillary Battery setup....that was a little scary to do, but all working fine for 12 years.

    On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 04:47:14 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:  
 
 My van is 85 tintop.  Second owner, since 1989.  So I am the DPO.  I've added electronic accessories along the way:  Honda Radio, Audiovox Cruise Control, Garmin GPS, even a switch to activate valve on my hot water/shower setup, hidden fuel pump kill switch.  All works Great!.....until it doesn't, like on latest cross country trip the radio just stopped working while driving along.  Okay....I made the bonehead mistake of "kludging" the connections, kept hop-scotching.  There are primarily three:  Ground, Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC.  I just kept splicing into existing things.  I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus out of control under there.  I have some ideas in mind, but thought I would ask the gang if they have any tips.  Also....it would be super helpful to have wires of different colors, like they do at the factory; I'm sure I could find at FLAPS, Amazon, or Ebay but maybe you know good source.  My basic plan is to use generous lengths of wire, zipties, and appropriate labeling.  Systematically clean things up.