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M1097R1 Accessory Wiring Questions. Im adding a few LED lights (24V) and a 2 way radio (12V - 25W) to my truck. Ive added a 14V charge wire from my 200Amp alt/reg back to my rear battery.
My questions are ....
Where is the best place to pull 12V (I thnk about 3amps) for the radio?
Where is...
I would like to add some accessories and so far everything Ive been able to purchase is 12v / 24v compatible (LEDs, Bluetooth, amp / volt meters etc).
If I choose to operate only 24v accessories, is it best to pull power from the forward most bus bar "positive " post in the battery box?
Then...
Im going to replace my glow plugs but I had a few questions for the brain trust.
I purchased replacement plugs from a well known vendor (the highest grade they offer) but they are 10mm not 3/8. Is it true that the 10mm plugs are inferior? - if so I'll likely try to return them.
From where...
After installing a supplemental ground harness, cleaning ground connections, reattaching the ground to the fuel gauge (58H I think it was) and re-seating the gauge cluster - my wait light no longer comes on. Truck starts, runs and drives fine w/o any smoke. KDS start box.
Ive spent a few hours...
After installing a supplemental ground harness, cleaning ground connections, reattaching the ground to the fuel gauge (58H I think it was) and re-seating the gauge cluster - my wait light no longer comes on. Truck starts, runs and drives fine w/o any smoke. KDS start box. (EDIT BELOW)
Ive...
This is a tough one. I have been through all of the usual suspects w/o any luck -
Stamped VIN on tag 601530, on Body 1530
State Farm - hard no
Hagerty - not old enough
Progressive - no
JC Taylor - cant be used off road (probably shouldn't have mentioned that)
Farm Bureau - tried but cant find...
This evening I took the dog box off and noticed a disconnected ground which comes from the TC light. I set it against the block then took a call from my wife (mistake #1) and all of a sudden the ground wire on from the firewall 3C melted through the insulation - I believe this is the BODY...