Dash compatibility
Is that the bulkhead connector?
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Yes. PK/RD is circuit F33, pin 35 and relates to the fog lamps and goes to a 20 amp fuse in the PDC. Also related to the fog lamps is pin 22, circuit L39 that goes to the fog lamp relay in the PDC.
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Is there an easy way to match the pin/wire color to the accessory that it runs? I had thought of going that route but I found it daunting to try and match the pin to the circuit. I felt like it would have to read through every dash related wiring diagram and map everything out. So, for example, how do I find out what the PK/RD wire runs which appears to be missing from the replacement connector?
I think what you're saying is that if I know RD/OR runs the high beams I would move it to pin 5 on the replacement. This would leave pin 35 empty on the replacement connector. And if, for example, pin 35 (which is supposed to be RD/PK on our truck) controls the right turn signal then find out what wire from the 98 FSM controls the right turn signal (maybe it's GN) and move it to pin 35. Am I understanding correctly? We would have to keep a note somewhere for future reference.
Also, how hard is it to get the pins out of the connector? Can I do it with some sort of combination of small screwdriver, pick and needle nose pliers? I see in the FSM there are special tools to get the pins out.
Thank you. I really appreciate the help on this.
I think what you're saying is that if I know RD/OR runs the high beams I would move it to pin 5 on the replacement. This would leave pin 35 empty on the replacement connector. And if, for example, pin 35 (which is supposed to be RD/PK on our truck) controls the right turn signal then find out what wire from the 98 FSM controls the right turn signal (maybe it's GN) and move it to pin 35. Am I understanding correctly? We would have to keep a note somewhere for future reference.
Also, how hard is it to get the pins out of the connector? Can I do it with some sort of combination of small screwdriver, pick and needle nose pliers? I see in the FSM there are special tools to get the pins out.
Thank you. I really appreciate the help on this.
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We're in the process of mapping out the pins from the original connector and the pins from the replacement which we are assuming is based on the 1998 wiring since the colors and pins match up. Once we get that done we'll rearrange whatever pins are out of place and report back. I'm feeling pretty good about this approach now and appreciate everyone's help so far.
All in all, this has been a great learning opportunity for myself and my son. He will be worlds ahead of the rest of his high school auto class after this endeavor.
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My son just pointed out that when we move some of the wires they will have the wrong size terminal. I'm not sure how to identify which terminals to buy. Can someone help me out with finding the right ones. We'll need 3 sizes. There's small medium and large.