FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Re-wire time!

So many of you have seen my rig and know i have quite few electricl "do-dads". I started with a simple 8 slot fuze block, but over the years more things were added and as a result, more single fuse holder were added on. This made for messy wiring and a lot of curits tapped into one another. So i felt it was time to start a re-wire. The only question was were to start and what kind of fuze block to use.

Many here know that I work in the emergency vehicle field and wire police, fire, and medical vehicles on a daily basis with all the emergency lighting and computer/camera equipment. at first i was going to design my own harness as i ussualy do for all my prodjects, but then i came upon a deal that i just couldn't refuse.

I came across a pre-made harness made by a company called patrol power. They specialise in making professional wiring harnesses for emergency vehicle applications. They make vehicle specific as well as universal applications. The harness i have is there universal model. Just think of it as an SPOD on steriods.

Now for most this is absolute overkill and i don't recomend it for its cost by itself. I myself won't be using all of the avaible slots, but its nice to know i can add on electrical componets as i please. I'll keep everyone posted with updates as i begin the stripout of all the old wiring and fuse block as well as the install of the new harness. If you have any questions reguarding the harness or wiring just let me know. Thanks for looking.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on March 28, 2012 at 11:47pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on March 28, 2012 at 10:48pm

A few more pics. Here is the harness in the rig. Ran some wiring to there prospective area's. Ran power up to the headliner to my customer overhead console for the gauges, scanner and dome light. Also have a couple extra power leads in case i want to add anything later.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on March 28, 2012 at 10:58pm

Looking good B!!

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on March 28, 2012 at 11:03pm

Thank "B"! Haha. Almost done. Should be mostly done tomorrow evening.

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Permalink Reply by Dominator! on March 29, 2012 at 5:11pm

DUDE!!!! THAT"S FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on March 28, 2012 at 10:59pm

Cen com siren system all wired up under the drivers seat. This will control all my off road lights a swrll as my arrow stick as erll as my front flashing led bar. Yes this system is complete over kill but again, i aquired this years ago for next to nothing. So in it goes! Fully laptop programable too. I'll post up pics of the controll head tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by A.J.Cruiser on March 28, 2012 at 11:09pm

damn...that looks crazy. Can't wait to see the final product

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Permalink Reply by paraextreme on March 28, 2012 at 11:26pm

Haha i guess i dont need to.i will cross that mod of my list

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=3464

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on March 29, 2012 at 8:53pm

Just about done! Siren/switch box is programmed and powered up!! All thats needed to to relocate the A-TRAC, DIFF-LOCK, Powere inveter and back up sensor switches that the Cen Com control panel is now taking the place of the factory switch location.

I'm really happy how everything turned out. The Cen com is awesome! Controls all my Roof mounted lights, as well as all my "emergency" lights. Also works as my new PA and Air horn. Now this is a police siren, but since i'm not an emergency vehicle, all emergency tones have been dis-activated. Also while re-wiring, i did something i've been wanting to do for a while now. I installed a momentary foot switch that activates the KC lights on the roof. Purpose? I get high beamed alot, and this way with a quick press of my left foot, i can flash oncoming traffic and let them know what realy bright lights are!

Also started prepping for my second battery. Got an Optima Battery from a friend for cheap, and my good buddy Tom made and mounted a battery tray. Now just waiting for my 200amp soliniod to show up and i'll be part of the dual battery club!

Pics coming soon!

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on March 31, 2012 at 4:54pm

Looks like im all done for the most part. Cen com all hooked up and factory switches have been relocated. Still have to work on getting the factory switches to sit a little bit more snug in the new panel. But for now it works so im happy. Let me know what you think.

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