Defender Source Forum banner
Cancel

Wiring behind dash

541 Views 6 Replies 3 Participants Last post by  rdavisinva, 
Jott
Ok, got my steering sorted, now on the finishing up wiring. Does anyone know where these connect to??

Attachments

See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 7 of 7 Posts
rdavisinva
You'll need to get yourself a factory workshop manual and dive into the wiring diagram.
By matching the wire colors, you'll be able to figure out what the different plugs connect to.
Typically there are corresponding places with matching wire color, but not always.
Also not all plugs are powered and meant to be plugged into something, but be sure to properly insulate anything that has (+) current, but does not get plugged into other connectors.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
Jott
rdavisinva said:
You'll need to get yourself a factory workshop manual and dive into the wiring diagram.
By matching the wire colors, you'll be able to figure out what the different plugs connect to.
Typically there are corresponding places with matching wire color, but not always.
Also not all plugs are powered and meant to be plugged into something, but be sure to properly insulate anything that has (+) current, but does not get plugged into other connectors.
Click to expand...
Ok good to know I’ll look at it again.

I guess what I can’t figure out is where the gauges get power from. They are all plugged in behind thebinnacle, but where does that go and plug into?
Reply
Save
Like
rdavisinva
Gauges typically have individual female and sometimes a male spade connector.
The lumination wires are typically bullets and or spades.
Reply
Save
Like
V
The factory wiring diagram will save you on this. I spent hours and hours with it, and it really paid off.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
Jott
Ok I think I’m getting it. My tacho has no wires at all. Can I run just a standard wire to the alternator and another standard to power, or do they have to be certain wires?
Reply
Save
Like
rdavisinva
They are certain wires in specific locations for the tach.
You'll need to analyze the manufactures specs to be sure what goes where and some have micro-switches that are set based on the number of cylinders for a gas engine that runs off the distributor coil.
For a diesel it's the tack wire on the alternator.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 7 of 7 Posts
Defender Source Forum
A forum community dedicated to Land Rover Defender owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, overland, classifieds, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Pre - 2016 Defender Technical Discussions Truck Build-up's & Restores Vendor Deals Smaller Projects Series 1, 2, and 3 Technical Discussions
Top