Re: Wire size chart
Posted by HH56 On 2023/10/30 9:13:10
I have no idea who originally created or posted this chart but it has wire size and color information for the 22nd series 48 models. While the wire numbers are for the 22nd series factory diagram runs and colors, allowing for possible wire color changes in a specific run, the size information would also be applicable to wires in your 23rd series.
One caution on wires under the dash surviving well. While the wires may look good, there is every chance the old rubber insulation under the fabric on those wires has hardened to the point that any excess movement endured when you splice on new wires will crack and break the insulation. It is not uncommon for those who have needed to remove the instrument cluster or drop the switch bank in order to install or fix a switch to encounter situations where the rubber and fabric wires sort of disintegrate as the loom is manipulated. If you experience a stiff section of loom that suddenly starts feeling very flexible there is a good chance some of the old rubber around the wires has turned to dust and is being held by a hopefully still intact fabric cover. Wires in that condition are no longer able to provide much insulation and if the fabric is rotten and splits will soon short.
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One caution on wires under the dash surviving well. While the wires may look good, there is every chance the old rubber insulation under the fabric on those wires has hardened to the point that any excess movement endured when you splice on new wires will crack and break the insulation. It is not uncommon for those who have needed to remove the instrument cluster or drop the switch bank in order to install or fix a switch to encounter situations where the rubber and fabric wires sort of disintegrate as the loom is manipulated. If you experience a stiff section of loom that suddenly starts feeling very flexible there is a good chance some of the old rubber around the wires has turned to dust and is being held by a hopefully still intact fabric cover. Wires in that condition are no longer able to provide much insulation and if the fabric is rotten and splits will soon short.
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