I'm sure tin will post up once he puts the finishing touches on his project. Last night after some user error issues were trouble shot (turns out that the vacuum hose on the MAP sensor is not a drain hose and serves a very important function
), the first harness has officially been installed and is functioning correctly.
This first one was a learning experience and I already see changes that need to be made in instructions and the wiring to make it a lot more user friendly for those with less wiring knowledge than myself.
I am thinking, that I will also offer the option of sending me your original complete engine harness so that I can integrate the 4.0 harness into your fuse block making so that the customer doesnt have to do any soldering or crimping on their own. I'd say that would probably add about 50 bucks in labor to the process.
So the prices would be as follows:
$150 plus shipping costs- You supply a 91-95 4.0 XJ,ZJ,YJ harness from a donor vehicle. This service will include removal of all unused wires, integration of the charging system for the OEM alternator, testing all wires for proper function, repair of any broken or cut wires, labelling, instructions, and my help trouble shooting installation.
$250 plus shipping- Same as above with the exception I provide the harness from a donor (so year and donor model will vary) and then same as above.
$50 optional- Remove your factory harness and unbolt the engine side of your fuse block and send it to me with either option above. Unused wiring will be removed from your OEM harness and the 4.0 harness will be integrated into so all the customer has to do is plug in all the connectors and fuse block, no soldering or crimping required.
Other Options- Free (within reason), if requested optional headlamp relay bypass integrated into the engine PDC (Relay box) , There are several relays and accessory power wires in the 4.0 PDC, these can be repurposed for other power needs upon request, just contact me with needs and we will see what we can do.
Note: You will need to acquire and install your own split loom conduit to cover all the wires, the reasons for this are a. Split loom is a little pricey to buy on an as needed basis and b. there are wires from the OEM harness that need to be retained, 4wd indicator, temp sender, etc. these wires need to be integrated into the engine loom before covering with split loom.
What makes my harnesses worth having?
1. Cleanliness. Once installed, the way I am setting these up it will look like you have one engine harness and not 2 cobbled together. All connections/ repairs will be soldered and not crimped with butt connectors, this will ensure a better connection and reduce the risk of failure due to corrosion.
2. The alternator integration and retention of the PDC. (I am not knocking HESCO as they make an excellent and quality product) Using the HESCO harness as an example of a manufactured conversion harness, it does not include the physical PDC (relay/fuse center) that is in the oem harness. Their harnesses piggy back on your OEM sytstem. By retaining the OEM PDC in these harnesses we achieve several things.
a. All you fuses and relays are in one spot just like the OEM application
b. unused relays/fuses can be repurposed for other accessories, such as headlamp relay bypass, heated seats, inverters, etc.
C. The most important advantage in my mind. The charging system is relocated from your fender solenoid to the PDC. The advantage of this is you now will have 2 60a maxi fuses (120a system capacity) protecting your chargin ckt. In the oem application this is protected by a fusible link wire which you have to cut out and replace if you ever blow the system, that requires cutting and soldering and can be a PITA. Now if something is wrong it will blow one or both of the fuses and all you have to do is unplug and replace them once the issue is fixed.
Thats my Spiel. Stay tuned for more information and pics of the first harness install on Tin's Jeep.
