Date:         Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:45:06 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Wiring Harness Tip + PICS (Jetta conversion)
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Hi all.

I might have solved two problems at once. (CMP sensor and engine not
shutting down after warming up)

As they say, "all it takes was one" --- ;^)

Tip:

To save removing your newly installed wiring harness and having to
tear away miles of electrical tape:

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/WiringTip2.jpg/WiringTip2-full;init:.jpg

BEFORE you wrap it all up, just wind a couple wraps of tape around
each section of the harness every 8" or so. Makes handling easier, but
leaves it open for trouble shooting/reworking.

If, like me, this isn't your forte (wiring), you will miss something. Like this:

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/WiringTip1.jpg/WiringTip1-full;init:.jpg

I'm pretty sure this created the "no shut down" issue after running
for a while. (wire is + from 15, ign +, to ECU. Part of same supply
goes to the coil)

I will post more of what I learned regarding wiring harnesses on my web site.

Cheers,

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/