anyone had a wiring harness short out ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wbmoore · 10-23-2002, 08:48 AM

How do ? I just bought an '82 C/30 Silverado crewcab. It's wiring harness is in pretty bad shape........even part of the fuseblock is melted. Has this happened to anyone else ? When I go to a junkyard, the appropriate trucks I find have had their harnesses removed.

Thanks.

gchemist · 10-24-2002, 08:17 AM

Bummer, I hate electrical problems.

If you want to just rewire the truck with a new harness checkout these catalogues which are free. www.lmctruck.com www.cheyennepickup.com www.yearone.com
For one of the best replacement harnesses go over to www.painlesswiring.com A little pricey but well labeled for installation.

littlebubba · 10-24-2002, 11:58 PM

Had this same thing happen a long time ago, starter solenoid would not disengage and before the battery could be disconnected melted the whole wiring harness under the dash and engine compartment.
Also being a firefighter, I have seen many cars and trucks burn from bad wiring, and shorting out problems. Among other numerous things.

matt67350 · 10-25-2002, 10:58 AM

What about a place to get wiring diagram?

gchemist · 10-25-2002, 02:17 PM

matt67350,
Checkout www.ebaymotors.com for a factory service manual for your year model. I bought one for $35. I've seen some go for $15. It all depends on the year. The factory service manual has great details on every part and very nice details with the electrical diagrams. Sometimes you can find a manual just with electrical diagrams too. I recommend everyone try to find a factory manual for their truck. More information than you can dig up anywhere.

10-23-2002, 08:48 AM	#1
wbmoore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Big Bar, California Posts: 136	anyone had a wiring harness short out ? How do ? I just bought an '82 C/30 Silverado crewcab. It's wiring harness is in pretty bad shape........even part of the fuseblock is melted. Has this happened to anyone else ? When I go to a junkyard, the appropriate trucks I find have had their harnesses removed. Thanks.

10-24-2002, 08:17 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Bummer, I hate electrical problems. If you want to just rewire the truck with a new harness checkout these catalogues which are free. www.lmctruck.com www.cheyennepickup.com www.yearone.com For one of the best replacement harnesses go over to www.painlesswiring.com A little pricey but well labeled for installation. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-24-2002, 11:58 PM	#3
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 321	Harness meltdown! Had this same thing happen a long time ago, starter solenoid would not disengage and before the battery could be disconnected melted the whole wiring harness under the dash and engine compartment. Also being a firefighter, I have seen many cars and trucks burn from bad wiring, and shorting out problems. Among other numerous things.

10-25-2002, 10:58 AM	#4
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	wiring What about a place to get wiring diagram? __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

10-25-2002, 02:17 PM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	matt67350, Checkout www.ebaymotors.com for a factory service manual for your year model. I bought one for $35. I've seen some go for $15. It all depends on the year. The factory service manual has great details on every part and very nice details with the electrical diagrams. Sometimes you can find a manual just with electrical diagrams too. I recommend everyone try to find a factory manual for their truck. More information than you can dig up anywhere. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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