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That's all you can ask for. With the crimp and solder connections covered with grease an heat shrink I think you'll be ok. If you find out you are drawing heavy amp load on one of the wires you can always run another wire. -
About 24 years ago I was towing a tent trailer up to Durango, CO. Along the way the thread on one tire then another pealed off. I stop in Gallop, NM at, I think, a Big O tire store. It was the only major tire store I could find at the time. I had all the tires replaced even the spare. About a year later the side wall on one of the tires developed a bulge. When I brought it into the local Big O I was told 'That trailer tire came out of Denver and ours come out of Bakersfield'. I told him, 'Not my problem, I bought the tires at a Big O national chain store and have the warranty'. They took care of it. That's why I buy most of my tires at a national chain. Some times I get name brand tires that are like new from the salvage yards for pennies on the dollar then I don't care about the warranty.
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Also there should be battery voltage at the black/light blue wire at the sender. this voltage comes from pin # 17 at the PDC. The voltage should be less on the dark blue/white wire that comes out of the fuel sender and goes to pin # 26 in the C3 connector at the PCM. The change in resistance of the fuel gauge changes the voltage to the PCM. The PCM then sends the value over the CCD to the instrument cluster circuit board where an algorithm is applied to find the correct needle position. If you do not have voltage at the sender or at C3 pin #26 it may be a bad connection or a bad wire.
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A 12 gauge wire will not fit into a 16-14 gauge butt connector (color coded blue). The 12 gauge wire will only fit into the 12-10 gauge butt connector (color coded yellow). I've had experience with this when I ran out of yellow butt connectors and tried to use the blue.
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Dave is right. If you can see, turn a knob and hold a probe or alligator clamp you've got it made. You pick the right function, touch the probes to the right contacts and read the results just like a lab class in school. A 12 volt DC system will not hurt you. I like it when they ask if I want to Super Size my order.
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One other thing to factor in is the tire outlet you get them from. It can be the best tire in the world but will the store be there tomorrow and if there is a problem will they stand behind the product or give a line of BS.
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This is the wire for a factory Trailer Tow Connector FUCTION GAUGE COLOR 1 ground 12 black 2 trailer brake 12 light blue 3 tail/running lights 14 black/orange 4 12v power/charging 12 red/orange 5 left turn/stop light 16 dark green/red 6 right turn/stop light 16 brown/red 7 back up 18 violet/black
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No reason not too. If they are soldered there won't be any corrosion to worry about just make sure the wires are long enough to go where you thing you'll be putting the new plug and covered so as not to short out. A white wire on a trailer is a ground but in the truck I have no idea. You're just going to have to test it and see what if anything powers it up or ohm test it for ground. Do you have a brake controller in the cab? If so have a helper move the manual slider on the controller while you check, with a test light or voltmeter, which wire has power. With the controller off have the helper or use a cut off broom handle stuck between the driver's seat and brake peddle and test which wire has power that's your brake lights.
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First off get rid of all the wire that's Scotch lock connected to the main set of wires. Those wires were used for a 4 pin flat connector. With a volt/ohmmeter or test light test each wire as to its function and record what it is: 12v power, left turn/brake light, right turn/brake light, power for trailer brakes, run lights, ground and aux pin. If the wire that's left is bad splice in some new with solder and heat shrink connections in truck and a new plug installed where you need it. I would use eye connectors soldered to the new wire and dielectric grease. I have two female connectors in the bed of my truck on the left side. One in front of the wheel well and one behind it along with the factory plug on the rear trailer hitch. To install a plug connector in the bed find the spot that will work for you and with a hole saw slightly bigger than the connector and cut the hole run the wires to the connector and install.
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I'm running the Edge EZ with the boost elbow. The boost elbow has a fixed opening in it which limits the pressure going to the actuator for the waste gate and is not adjustable. Before I put the elbow on boost was around 17-18psi, with it boost will now hit 25-26psi and settle down to 22-23psi. Make sure there are no air leaks between the turbo and the intake manifold. You may want to check the clamps on the air hoses along with the air hoses themselves for fit and integrity.
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You can use this thread sealer also. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/PER0/80631.oap?ck=Search_80631_5005221_2902&keyword=80631
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Isn't it a good feeling to have what you worked on perform the way it should when needed. Sounds like you're ready for a long haul now. I'd put money on the trailer brakes being out of adjustment.
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The article is now up and can be viewed in the 24 valve 2ed gen. section. A T-fitting in the return line with a valve attached to it would work.
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Adding inline power steering filter with system flush Parts One (1) inline transmission filter with ⅜” fittings Two (2) hose clamps (size #8, ⁷⁄₁₆-1” Three (3) qt. 2002 and older: Mopar MS 5931 or equivalent 2003 and newer: Mopar ATF+4 type 9602 or equivalent Tools Utility knife ¼” nut driver 3’ ⅜” hose 3” ⅜ tubing One Drain pan Long funnel I used a Magnefine inline transmission / power steering filter. You can fine these filters at Amazon and eBay but the manufacture has introduced a new style of filter. https://magnefinefilters.com/ Jack the front of the truck up and support with jack stands and block the rear wheels, this will unload the tires for EZ turning. Find the return line that goes from the steering box to the rear of the power steering pump. It makes a large ark and the top of the ark is below and to the right of the battery. This is where you will cut the hose. After the hose is cut insert the 3” tube into one end of the 3’ hose and the other end of the 3” tube into the cut return hose that is coming off the steering box. Now rout the 3’ hose down past the frame and into a container that will hold 1 gallon or more of fluid. Do not worry about the other cut end of the hose no fluid will come from there. Take the cap off the power steering pump and insert the funnel. Start the engine with your foot on the brake and turn the steering wheel. Turn engine off after 10 seconds and refill the power steering reservoir and repeat. Repeat for at least 1qt or until the fluid is clean. I had a helper in the cab turning the steering wheel while I poured the fluid. I used 2qt real fast doing it this way. After flushing remove the 3’ hose with the tubing. Lube the filter fittings, I use petroleum jelly. Slid the hose clamps onto the hoses, making note of flow arrow on filter, it must be pointed toward the pump, press the filter into the hoses using a twisting motion until seated. Slide the clamps in place and tighten. Fill pump reservoir, start, stop, and recheck fluid level. There will be air entrained with the fluid and it will make the steering wheel and brake pedal jerky, this will subside as the air leaves the fluid. With the wheels still off the ground and the engine running turn the steering wheel full lock to lock 10 times and recheck. This will help get the air out faster. It may take a day or two to get all the air out. I routed the filter/hose on top of the wire harness when done. Prepared by: J. Daniel Martin / Martin's Mobile Maintenance AKA: ibmobile 9/6/2016 Edit: 3/28/2019
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I got the power steering flushed and the filter installed. I found it one of the simpler things to service and add to the truck. O'Reillys has the filter in a box with their in house label on it but inside is a Magnaflow inline transmission filter. The hose clamps that come with it are to small, you need #8 size. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPPB/991FLT2/N2242.oap?ck=Search_power+steering+filter+universal_N2242_5005221_2902&keyword=power+steering+filter+universal&pt=N2242&ppt=C0023 If added an article in the 24 Valve 2ed Generation, Axles, Suspension & Brakes about this.
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I just ordered one from O'Reillys, because I have a wholesale account there, and I should get it tomorrow at 10:30AM. I'm going to do a trans service, fluid and band adjustment, at the same time.
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O'K, thanks
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I'm getting ready to do a power steering flush and add a filter. Did you use the autozone filter or have any problems.
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I agree with your "old man"! If it's not broke don't fix it. You still have good oil pressure right?
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This is a good idea. We would have a new toy to play with besides the water guns. Is it cost effective though for enabling your key FOBs or Mike checking his ABS problem. Would this be set up like a seminar for truck repair. If so I could the trip of on my taxes.
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Your wife should have told you.
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I use to take the torch (flaming hacksaw) and cut the bolt head or nut off depending which way I was going with it. Of course, the rubber in the bushing would catch fire so once the A-arm came off the frame I kept the torch on it and cut the outer bushing metal from the A-arm. Clean up, press in new bushing, a little paint and under coating, done.
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Years ago my father-in-law was going to drive from San Diego to White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. Now before the trip he started to worry that his car might be stolen, so he called asking for my advice on anti theft devices. I gave him a list of options that he could buy and I would install. About a week later he calls with the same request. Now I'm thinking that he doesn't want to go with off the shelf deterrents but something different. I tell him he could have a hidden switch for fuel/ignition cut off or a battery disconnect among other things. A few days latter he calls again with the same request "What can I do to keep my car from being stolen". I'm at my wits end and thinking real hard now. Then it came to me. I said " Bill, every time you stop some where jack up the car and take the tire off, put the tire in the trunk and the lug nuts in your pocket. No one ever steals a car with three tires". He never called me about it again.
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The foam in my seat bottoms are still good but the leather is going bad. Has anyone had good results replacing the leather. I have found this place on the net but don't know how good they are. https://www.coverking.com/
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That's just bad. I've got my eyes open for it on Craigslist in San Diego area. Who ever took it needs to meet Bubba.
