WIRE HARNESS INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

For Installing:

Part #10142 20 Circuit Weatherproof

Jeep Harness (74 & earlier)

Manual #90532

Perfect Performance Products, LLC

Painless Performance Products Division
2501 Ludelle Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76105-1036
Phone (800) 423-9696
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 Table of Contents

List of Figures... ii
List of Tables. ii
List of Diagrams.. ii

1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 About These Instructions 1
3.0 Contents of the PPPI Wire Harness Kit 2
4.0 Tools Needed. 3
5.0 Pre-Installation and General Guidelines..... 3
6.0 Wire Harness Physical Installation Instructions.. 5
6.1 Rough Installation.. 5
6.2 Harness Attachment. 6
6.3 Grounding the Jeep.. 6
6.4 Terminal Installation and Making Connections.. 7
6.5 Testing the System... 7
7.0 General Electrical Systems All Jeeps.... 7
7.1 Generator Charging System.... 7
7.2 Generator to Alternator Conversion.... 8
7.3 Connecting an Ammeter and the Maxi-Fuse... 8
7.4 Steering Column Wiring (Turn Signal & Ign. Switch Connectors)... 9
7.5 Interior Lighting.... 12
7.6 HEADLIGHT SECTION A. 12
7.7 HEADLIGHT SECTION B. 14
7.8 Instrument Panel... 14
7.9 Brake Light Switch.... 15
7.10 Tail Section Wiring. 15
7.11 Helpful Hints for Tail Section Wiring 15
8.0 Charging and Ignition Systems (As Originally Manufactured by Jeep)..... 15
8.1 1974 and Earlier.... 16
8.1.1 Generator Charging System... 16
8.1.2 Generator to Alternator Conversion.. 16
8.1.3 Motorola Alternator Charging System.. 17
8.1.4 Delco Ignition (Start/Run) System. 18
8.2 1975 to 1978 19
8.2.1 Motorcraft Alternator (2 configurations).. 19
8.2.2 Delco Alternator Internal Regulator... 20
8.2.3 Delco One-Wire Alternator.. 20
8.2.4 Prestolite BID Ignition System (75-77)... 21
8.3 1978 and Newer. 22
8.3.1 Delco Charging System (1979 and Newer)... 22
8.3.2 Motorcraft Electronic Ignition System..... 22
9.0 Charging and Ignition Systems Jeeps w/GM Engines Installed.... 24
9.1 Delco Alternator (before 1969) External Regulator 24
9.2 Delco Alternator Internal Regulator... 25
9.3 Delco One-Wire Alternator.. 25
9.4 GM Ignition (Start/Run) System 25
10.0 Charging and Ignition Systems Jeeps w/Ford Engines Installed.. 25
10.1 Ford Alternator (2 configurations) 25
10.2 Ford Ignition (Start/Run) System. 25
11.0 Charging and Ignition Systems Jeeps w/Mopar Engines Installed.. 26
11.1 Mopar Alternator... 26
11.2 Mopar Ignition (Start/Run) System.. 28

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12.0 Wire Connection Index and Fuse Requirements.. 29
12.1 Wire Connection Index. 29
12.2 Fuse Requirements... 30

List of Figures

3.1 The Painless Wire Harness Kit. 3

7.1 Ammeter & Maxi-Fuse.. 8
7.2 GM Turn Signal Connectors 9
7.3 Interior Lighting.. 10
7.4 HEADLIGHT SECTION A. 12
7.5 Dimmer Switches 13
7.6 HEADLIGHT SECTION B. 13
7.7 Painless Fan Relay Kit.. 14
8.1 Generator Charging System. 16
8.2 Motorola Alternator Charging System. 17
8.3 Maxi-Fuse... 17
8.4 Delco Ignition (Start/Run) System. 18
8.5 Motorcraft Alternator Charging System (2 configurations).. 19
8.6 Delco Alternator Charging System (Internal Regulator) 20
8.7 Prestolite BID Ignition (Start/Run) System.. 21
8.8 Motorcraft Electronic Ignition (Start/Run) System 23
8.9 Ford Ignition Diagram (Duraspark II Systems).. 23
8.10 Ford Ignition Switch Connectors. 24
9.1 Delco Alternator Charging System (External Regulator) 25
10.1 Ford Ignition (Start/Run) System.. 26
11.1 Mopar Alternator Charging System.. 27
11.2 Mopar Ignition (Start/Run) System.. 28

List of Tables

7.1 Keyed-Column Ignition and Turn Signal Wiring.. 10

7.2 Mopar Ignition & Turn Signal Wiring #1. 11
7.3 Mopar Ignition & Turn Signal Wiring #2. 11
12.1 Wire Connection Index, 1 of 3.. 30
12.1 Wire Connection Index, 2 of 3.. 31
12.1 Wire Connection Index, 3 of 3.. 32
12.2 Fuse Requirements. 33

List of Diagrams

Diagram 1 Engine Wiring. 34

Diagram 2 Instrument Panel Section Wiring. 35
Diagram 3 Integrated Brake Lights & Separate Turn/Brake Lights.. 36

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

You have purchased what we at Painless Performance believe to be the most up-to-date and
easiest-to-install universal Jeep wire harness on the market. It is designed for easy installation,
even if you have no electrical experience. There is enough length to the wire at all engine, dash,
and tail locations to complete the installation without splicing. The pre-wired fuse block allows for
easy hookup of voltmeter, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, turn signal lights,
high beam indicator, and dash lights.

The proper fuses have been pre-installed in the fuse block. In addition, all wires are color-coded
and printed. This will help you to identify the different circuits during installation and later on if
additions to the overall system are necessary. For fuse specifications and wire color designations,
see Section 12.0.

The Painless wire harness is designed to be used in Jeeps with a keyed steering column, or non-
keyed columns, depending on the kit purchased. All wire is 600 volt, 125c, TXL. Standard
automotive wire is GPT, 300 volt, 80c, with PVC insulation.

This complete Jeep wiring system has been designed with three major groups incorporated into
it:

Engine/Headlight Group
Includes high beam, low beam, park, right turn, left turn, electric fan, horn, starter solenoid and
battery feed, alternator and alternator exciter wire, distributor, water temperature, oil pressure
and air conditioning.

Dash Group
Includes wires to connect gauges, indicator lights, and switches to their proper sources.

Rear Light Group

Includes tail lights, dome lights, left and right turn signals, brake light and fuel sender.

2.0 ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important!!!

Jeep electrical systems are unlike those of the Big Three automobile manufacturers. Generally
speaking, GM electrical systems (and Ford and Mopar systems, to a lesser extent) have been
uniformly assembled and wired. GM vehicles use GM alternators, Ford vehicles use Ford
alternators, and so on.

Furthermore, unlike a GM vehicle (which will accept only a GM engine without extensive
modification), many Jeeps have subsequently had GM, Ford, and Mopar engines (and electrical
systems) installed in them.

For these reasons you should first be sure you understand the organization of this manual. No
confusion should exist as to which parts of this manual apply to YOUR Jeep and which parts do
not. Remember, these instructions are designed to accommodate a universal Jeep wiring
harness, which, in turn, must accommodate the wide variety of electrical configurations found in
Jeeps.

You should then identify what type of charging and ignition systems are installed in your Jeep,
using these instructions as a guide, and proceed accordingly. At this point, read the Caution
notice at the beginning of Section 6.0.

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 The contents of these instructions are divided into major Sections, as follows:

1.0 Introduction
2.0 About These Instructions
3.0 Contents of the Painless Wire Harness Kit
4.0 Tools Needed
5.0 Pre-Installation and General Guidelines
6.0 Wire Harness Physical Installation Instructions
7.0 General Electrical Systems All Jeeps
8.0 Charging and Ignition Systems - As Originally Manufactured by Jeep
9.0 Charging and Ignition Systems - Jeeps with GM Engines Installed
10.0 Charging and Ignition Systems - Jeeps with Ford Engines Installed
11.0 Charging and Ignition Systems - Jeeps with Mopar Engines Installed
12.0 Wire Connection Index and Fuse Requirements

The Sections are further divided into Paragraphs and Steps. Throughout, the Figure
numbers refer to illustrations and the Table numbers refer to information in table form. These
are located in the back of this manual. Always pay special and careful attention to the Notes,
especially those in Tables, and ANY text marked CAUTION.

Note: Painless Performance has elected to use GM wire color codes

throughout this manual. Jeep has changed color codes too many times
to make complete and accurate documentation practicable. Painless
regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

3.0 CONTENTS OF THE PAINLESS WIRE HARNESS KIT

Refer to Figure 3.1 to take an inventory to see that you have everything you are supposed to
have in this kit. If anything is missing, go the dealer where you obtained this kit or contact
Painless Performance at 800-423-9696. The Painless Wire Harness Kit should contain the
following items:

The main harness, with the fuse block wired in and fuses installed.
2 Headlamp Connector Cables
Maxi-Fuse Assembly (Painless Part #80101) (See Figure 8.3)
Firewall Grommet (large) for 1974 and earlier.
2 Fender Well Grommets (for Headlamps)
2 Packages of Nylon Tie Wraps.
Parts Box, containing a GM Alternator Connector, Terminals, Splices, etc.
P/N 90532 Painless Wiring Manual (this booklet).

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 Figure 3.1 Contents of the Painless Wire Harness Kit

4.0 TOOLS NEEDED

In addition to your regular tools, you will need, at least, the following tools:

Crimping Tool (Note: Use a quality tool to avoid over-crimping)

Wire Stripper
Continuity Tester (test light or ohm meter)
Electric Drill
1 Hole Saw
Small (10 amp or less) Battery Charger

5.0 PRE-INSTALLATION AND GENERAL GUIDELINES

The installation of your wire harness mainly consists in two parts:

The physical routing and securing of the wire harness, wires and groups.
The proper connection of the individual circuits.

These two major tasks are not separate steps, but are integrated together. That is, you will route
some wires and make some connections, route some more wire and make some more
connections.

We cannot tell you how to physically route the harness in your Jeep. Because of possible
modifications to your Jeep, we do offer some routing practices starting in Section 5.1, physical
installation instructions in Section 6.0, and precise instructions concerning the electrical
connections you will have to make beginning in Section 7.0. To help you begin thinking through
the installation of your wire harness, read the following sections:

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5.1 Familiarize yourself with the harness by locating each of the harness sections in the
following list. (Whenever a particular harness section is referred to in these instructions it
is shown in all caps: ENGINE SECTION A) Note that, according to the particular harness
you have purchased, some of these sections may not be present, and some are not
labeled.

ACCESSORY SECTION SWITCHES

ACCESSORY SECTION B+
BACKUP SECTION (one wire)
BRAKE SWITCH SECTION
DIMMER SWITCH SECTION
EMERGENCY BRAKE SECTION (one wire)
ENGINE SECTION
ENGINE SECTION (Single, 10 gauge red wire)
ENGINE SECTION A
HEADLIGHT SECTION A
HEADLIGHT SECTION B
IGNITION SWITCH SECTION
RADIO SECTION (one wire)
TAIL SECTION
TURN SIGNAL SECTION

Note: For complete information concerning the individual circuits and wires
that make up the harness SECTIONS, see Section 12.0. Also see the
CAUTION notice at the beginning of Section 6.0.

5.2 The Painless wire harness is designed for the fuse block to be mounted on the drivers
side, under the dash on early models and to use the factory firewall bulkhead opening in
late models.

5.3 Decide which of the following circuits you will be using in your system and where the
harness groups or wires will be routed:

Routing Location and Placement

Emergency Flashers ______________________________________________

Horn ______________________________________________
Dome Lights ______________________________________________
Lights ______________________________________________
Cigarette Lighter ______________________________________________
Wipers ______________________________________________
Air Conditioner ______________________________________________
Electric Cooling Fan ______________________________________________
Coil ______________________________________________
Turn Signals ______________________________________________
Radio Ign. Switched B+ ______________________________________________
Gauges ______________________________________________
Accessories ______________________________________________
Backup Lights ______________________________________________
Cruise Control ______________________________________________

5.4 Where will the following harness groups be routed?

Headlights ______________________________________________
Engine ______________________________________________
Dash ______________________________________________
Tail Lights ______________________________________________

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 Consider the following guidelines.

5.5 A good exercise is to lay out the wire harness on the floor beside your Jeep and identify
all the SECTIONS.

5.6 You will want to route the harness through and around open areas. Inside edges provide
extra protection from hazards and also provide places for tie wraps, clips, and other
support.

5.7 Route the harness away from sharp edges, exhaust pipes, hood, trunk and door hinges.

5.8 Plan where harness supports will be located. Use a support every 12 inches unless the
harness routes under the floor carpet.

5.9 Allow enough slack in the harness at places where movement could possibly occur (body
to frame, frame to engine, etc.).

5.10 At wire ends, dont depend on the terminals to support the harness. The weight of the
harness could cause terminals to disconnect or copper wire strands to break.

5.11 The wires should be bundled into groups. Use nylon ties, poly split loom, or tape.

6.0 WIRE HARNESS PHYSICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: AGAIN REVIEW THE DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE PPPI

WIRE HARNESS AND THE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT
CONNECTIONS. SEE TABLE 12-1. IT IS OF THE UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU DO NOT REMOVE ANY EXISTING
WIRING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Electronic Ignition
Interior Light
Heater/A/C Control
The preceding list may not be complete, depending upon your particular Jeep. You may, of
course, replace existing wiring and/or incorporate the listed areas into your new harness, but this
must be done one wire at a time. You may be able to obtain complete wiring diagrams for your
Jeep at your local public library, or from publishers such as Chiltons or Mitchells. These can be
of invaluable help.

6.1 Rough Installation

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM YOUR VEHICLE BY REMOVING

THE NEGATIVE (BLACK) BATTERY TERMINAL FROM THE
BATTERY.

Note: Make no wire connections or permanent mounting of any kind at this

time!

6.1.1 Position the fuse block in its mounting area.

6.1.2 Drill a 1- (1.25) hole near the fuse block for engine and headlight group
wires to pass through (ENGINE SECTION, ENGINE SECTION A, SINGLE 10-
GAUGE red wire #716, and HEADLIGHT SECTION A).

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 6.1.3 Install the firewall grommet. Route engine and headlight group wires through the
grommet and position the harness groups in the areas decided upon in Sections
5.3 and 5.4.

6.1.4 Route dash group (ACCESSORY SECTION B+, ACCESSORY SECTION SWITCHES,
HEADLIGHT SECTION B, INSTRUMENT PANEL SECTION, and RADIO SECTION)
upward to rear of dash and temporarily tie in place.

6.1.5 Position the TAIL SECTION on the floor pan area.

6.2 Harness Attachment

Note: Harness routing and shaping is and should be a time-consuming task.

Taking your time will enhance the beauty of your installation. Please be
patient and TAKE YOUR TIME!

6.2.1 Permanently mount the fuse block using the metal bracket provided.

6.2.2 A silicone based lubricant may need to be added to the weatherproof seal of the
fuse block. This will aid in the installation and removal of the fuse block cover.

6.2.3 Mold harness groups to the contour of floor pan, firewall, fender panels, and any
other area where wires or harness groups are routed. Remember to route the
harness away from sharp edges, exhaust pipes, hood, trunk, and door hinges,
etc.

6.2.4 Attach harness groups to your Jeep with clips or ties starting at the fuse block
and working toward the rubber grommet for the front groups and along the floor
pan for the rear group. The dash wires should be routed out of the way of any
under-dash obstacles, such as the cowl vent, air conditioning, radio, etc.
Note: Do not tighten tie wraps and mounting devices at this time. Make all
harness attachments LOOSELY.

6.2.4 When used every 1- or so on the visible areas of the harness, the plastic wire
ties make a very secure assembly. A tie installed in other areas every 6 or so
will hold the wires in place nicely. Remember to take your time!

6.3 Grounding the Jeep

A perfectly and beautifully wired Jeep will nonetheless have bugs and problems if
everything is not properly grounded. Do not go to the careful effort of installing a quality
wire harness only to neglect proper grounding.
Note: The Painless wire harness kit includes no ground wire except the black
wire from the two headlamp connectors. You must supply ground wire
(14-16 gauge) for all circuits. If ground wire is needed, we suggest
using the excess wire cut off from the harness.

6.3.1 Connect a Ground Strap or Cable (even a 10-gauge wire is too small) from the
Negative Battery terminal to the Jeep chassis (frame).

6.3.2 Connect a Ground Strap from the engine to the chassis. DO NOT RELY UPON
THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION.

6.3.3 Connect a Ground Strap from the engine to the body.

6.3.4 If you have a fiberglass body you should install a terminal block (Painless Part
#40026) to ground all of your gauges and accessories. Ground the terminal
block and everything connected to it will be grounded.
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 6.4 Terminal Installation and Making Connections

Note: In the following steps you will be making the circuit connections.
Before you start, you should carefully read Sections 7.0 through 11.0,
as appropriate, and continually refer to Section 12.0, DOUBLE-
CHECKING your routing and length calculations before cutting any
wires and making connections. GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TURN
SIGNAL AND IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS. THESE CAN BE
CONFUSING.

6.4.1 Have all needed tools and connectors handy.

6.4.2 Select the correct size terminal for the wire and stud application.

6.4.3 Determine the correct wire length and cut the wire. Remember to allow enough
slack in the harness and wires at places where movement could possibly occur,
such as Jeep body to frame, frame to engine, etc. Double-check your
calculations.

6.4.4 Strip insulation away from wire. Strip only enough necessary for the type of
terminal lug you are using.

Note: In the following step, make sure that the terminal is crimped
with the proper die in the crimping tool. An improper crimp will
NOT make a good connection.

6.4.5 Crimp the terminal onto the wire. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-CRIMP!

6.4.6 Connecting the harness throughout the groups is a redundant process. Make
sure that each wire is FIRST properly routed and THEN attach. DO NOT ATTACH
FIRST THEN ROUTE AFTERWARDS.

6.4.7 When all wires are attached, tighten the mounts and ties to secure harness
permanently.

6.5 Testing the System

6.5.1 Use a small (10 amp or less) battery charger to power up the vehicle for circuit
testing. If there is a problem anywhere, the battery chargers low amperage and
internal circuit breaker will provide circuit protection.

CAUTION: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY

FROM THE JEEP, DO SO NOW! DO NOT CONNECT THE
BATTERY CHARGER WITH THE BATTERY CONNECTED.

Connect the battery chargers NEGATIVE output to the Jeep chassis or engine
block and its POSITIVE output to the Jeeps positive battery terminal.

6.5.2 INDIVIDUALLY turn on each light, ignition, wiper circuit, etc. and check for
proper operation.
6.5.3 When all circuits check out THEN attach the battery cable to the battery for
vehicle operation.

7.0 GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALL JEEPS

7.1 Generator Charging System. Use Paragraph 8.1.1.

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7.2 Generator to Alternator Conversion. Use Paragraph 8.1.2.

7.3 Connecting an Ammeter and the Maxi-Fuse. See Figure 7.1.

Figure 7.1 Ammeter & Maxi-Fuse

7.3.1 The Ammeter must be inserted IN SERIES onto the ENGINE SECTION (single
10-gauge red wire #716) that routes from the Fuse Panel to the Starter Solenoid
(Starter Relay if you have a Ford or Mopar starter system).

7.3.2 The overall physical length of this circuit should be as short as possible (allow
some slack, however). You may have to cut wire #716 and you may have to add
some additional length of 10-gauge wire. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE WIRE.

7.3.3 Route wire #716 (from the Fuse Panel) and connect to the Ammeter NEGATIVE
terminal. To complete the installation, follow ONE of the next three paragraphs,
as appropriate.

7.3.4 If you are using a Delco Starter, route the remainder of wire #716 from the
Ammeter POSITIVE terminal to the Starter Solenoid Battery (B+) terminal. This
is the terminal to which the battery cable is connected. Splice the Maxi-Fuse
(Figure 8.3) onto the end of wire #716 and connect to the Starter Solenoid
Battery (B+) terminal.

7.3.5 If you are using a Ford starter relay, route the remainder of wire #716 from the
Ammeter POSITIVE terminal to the Starter Relay Battery (B+) terminal. This is
the terminal to which the battery cable is connected. Splice the Maxi-Fuse
(Figure 8.3) onto the end of wire #716 and connect to the Starter Relay Battery
(B+) terminal.

7.3.6 If you are using a Mopar starter relay, route the remainder of wire #716 from
the Ammeter POSITIVE terminal to the Starter Relay Battery (B+) terminal, and
from this terminal to the Starter Solenoid Battery (B+) terminal. This is the
terminal to which the battery cable is connected. Splice the Maxi-Fuse (Figure
8.3) onto the end of wire #716 and connect to the Starter Solenoid Battery (B+)
terminal.

CAUTION: BOTH AMMETER TERMINALS MUST BE ABSOLUTELY

ISOLATED FROM GROUND. IF EITHER AMMETER
TERMINAL COMES IN CONTACT WITH GROUND A
HARNESS FIRE IS INEVITABLE. USE EXTREME CARE AND
DILIGENCE IN CONNECTING AMMETERS.
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 CAUTION: BE SURE YOUR AMMETERS CURRENT (AMPS) RATING
EXCEEDS THE CURRENT OUTPUT OF YOUR ALTERNATOR.
PERFECT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. DOES NOT
RECOMMEND USING ANY AMMETER RATED AT LESS
THAN 65 AMPS. DO NOT USE AN AMMETER WITH ANY
HIGH-OUTPUT ALTERNATOR (MORE THAN 65 AMPS). WE
SUGGEST USING A VOLT METER INSTEAD.

7.4 Steering Column Wiring Turn Signal & Ignition Switch Connectors. See
Figure 7.2 and Table 7.1.

7.4.1 There are two different plugs on most tilt columns. The difference is in the
length of the male plug that is mounted ON THE COLUMN. One plug is 3-7/8
(3.875) long and the other is 4-1/4" (4.250"). This is only a difference of 3/8"
(0.375"), so measure the plug carefully. See Figure 7-2 to determine which
female connector is correct for your automobile. If your vehicle has a GM style
column you will need the Painless Column Kit Part#30806.

The TURN SIGNAL SECTION wires will need to be cut to length and the terminals
installed. Choose the proper plug and install the terminals according to Table 7-
1, as shown in Figure 7-2. The GM wire color codes have been included for
reference.

Note: The terminals will only insert into the connector ONE WAY, as shown in
Figure 7-2. Make certain you are inserting the wire into the CORRECT
LOCATION as the terminals are difficult if not impossible to remove
once inserted.

7.4.2 See Table 7-1 and Figure 7-2 for color codes, wire numbers, and wire
designations for the Ignition Switch Connectors.

Figure 7.2 GM Turn Signal Connectors

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 7.4.3 IGNITION SWITCH SECTION wire #719 (pur) needs to be connected to
the Neutral Safety Switch at the base of the steering column, if using a
GM column with a shift handle. If using a neutral safety switch on a
floor shifter or in the transmission, the (pur) #719 needs to be routed
to the neutral safety switch, cut and connected to it, then continued on
to the starter solenoid.

7.4.4 The harness does not support seat belt buzzers or key alarms.

NOTE: To supply power to a throttle body or tuned port fuel injection use
ENGINE SECTION A wire #720 (pnk) as the fused ignition power
source.

TURN SIGNAL SECTION

GM Designation Painless Painless Turn Signal

Color Wire # Color Connector

Blk Horn 753 Blk G

LtBlu LF Turn Signal 726 LtBlu H
DkBlu RF Turn Signal 725 Blu J
Brn Hazard Flasher 751 Brn K
Pur Turn Flasher 752 Pur L
Ylw LR Turn Signal 749 Ylw M
Grn RR Turn Signal 748 Grn N
Wht Stop Lamp Switch 718 Wht P

IGNITION SWITCH SECTION

Pur/Wht Ignition Start 719 Pur

Orn Ignition Switched B+ 733 Orn
Red Battery B+ 734 Red

Table 7.1 Keyed-Column Ignition and Turn Signal Wiring

Figure 7.3 Interior Lighting

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TURN SIGNAL CONNECTOR

Mopar Designation Painless Painless

Color Wire No. Color
Wht Stop Light Switch 718 Wht
Tan RF Turn Signal 725 Blu
Grn LF Turn Signal 726 Lt.Blu
Brn RR Turn Signal 748 Grn
Grn LR Turn Signal 749 Ylw
Pnk Hazard Flasher 751 Brn
Red Turn Flasher 752 Pur
Blk Horn 753 Blk

IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR

Ylw Ignition Start 719 Pur
Brn Ignition Coil 731 Pnk
Blk Accessory Fuse Panel 732 Brn
Blu Ignition Switched Fuse Panel 733 Orn
Red Battery B+ 734 Red
Vio Ground ---- ----
Ylw Buzzer Switch ----
Ylw Buzzer Switch ----
Orn Gear Shift Lamp ----

NOTES: 1. 12-gauge wire

2. 20 gauge wire
1. The Painless harness does not support these.

Table 7.2 Mopar Ignition & Turn Signal Wiring #1

TURN SIGNAL CONNECTOR

Designation 79 w/tilt 79 w/o tilt 82 RWD w/o tilt 82 RWD w/tilt

Stop Light Wht Wht Wht Wht
RR Turn Signal Dk.Grn Brn Brn/Red Brn/Red
LR Turn Signal Ylw Dk.Grn Dk.Grn/Red Dk.Grn/Red
Turn Signal Flasher Pur Red Red Red
Hazard Signal Flasher Brn Pnk Pnk Pnk
RF Turn Signal Dk.Blu Tan Tan Tan
LF Turn Signal Lt.Blu Lt.Grn Lt.Grn Lt.Grn
Horn Blk Blk Blk/Red Blk/Red

Not supported by the Painless wire harness:

Horn ---- Blk/Red ---- ----
Horn Ground ---- Blk Blk ----
Key Alarm Pnk ---- Blk/Lt.Blu ----
Key Alarm Blk ---- Lt.Blu ----
R Corner Lamp Blk/Wht Tan/Wht Tan/Wht Tan/Wht
L Corner Lamp Gry Lt.Grn/Blk Lt.Grn/Blk Lt.Grn/Blk
Corner Feed Lamp Brn Vio Vio Vio

Table 7.3 Mopar Ignition & Turn Signal Wiring #2

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7.5 Interior Lighting. See Figure 7.3.

7.5.1 Interior Lights are switched through the door switches and the dash-mounted
headlight switch, which is usually rotated counter-clockwise to turn on. These
switches apply ground to the circuit. YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY THESE
GROUND WIRES. 12V is continually present at the light bulbs.

7.5.2 If possible leave your existing interior light wiring intact. The Painless harness
supplies the 12V feed (B+) to the circuit via TAIL SECTION wire #745 (wht) and
a ground via TAIL SECTION wire #761 (blk).

7.6 HEADLIGHT SECTION A. See Figure 7.4.

7.6.1 Connect HEADLIGHT SECTION A wire #724 (grn) to the Horn's hot terminal.
TURN SIGNAL SECTION wire #753 (blk) was connected in the Turn Signal
Connector section of these instructions. The Horn Relay is pre-wired into the
Fuse Panel. Mount it next to the Fuse Block using the self-tapping screw
provided.
7.6.2 Connect HEADLIGHT SECTION A wires #708 (lt.grn) and #709 (tan) to the
green and tan wires of BOTH Headlamp Connectors. Connect the black wires of
the Headlamp Connectors to Chassis Ground. You should have enough wire to
accomplish this. You have been supplied with two small grommets should you
need to pass these wires through a fender well. Don't forget to thread them onto
the wires BEFORE you connect the wires.
7.6.3 Connect HEADLIGHT SECTION A wire #727 (brn) to ALL front Park Lights.
Connect HEADLIGHT SECTION A wire #725 (blu) to the RIGHT FRONT Turn
Signal. Connect wire #726 (lt.blu) to the LEFT FRONT Turn Signal.

Note: Don't confuse Park Lights with Turn Signals.

7.6.4 Connect HEADLIGHT SECTION A wire #701 (gry/wht) to the Electric Fan Relay.
This wire is an activation wire for the relay, NOT A POWER FEED. The other
end of wire #701 is in the ACCESSORY SECTION SWITCHES and should be
connected to the electric fan switch in the dash. Figure 7.7 shows a typical fan
relay installation.

Figure 7.4 HEADLIGHT SECTION A

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 Note: The wire going to the fan in Figure 7.4 will be coming from the
fan relay output terminal. Wire #701 (gry/wht) from the
ACCESSORY SECTION SWITCHES is an activation wire for the
fan relay.

7.6.5 Connect the DIMMER SWITCH SECTION cable to its mating connector in the
harness (if applicable) and your floor-mounted Dimmer Switch or column-
mounted Dimmer Switch.

Figure 7.5 Dimmer Switches (Push Button Style Painless Part #80150)

Figure 7.6 HEADLIGHT SECTION B (GM Style Painless Part #80152)

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Figure 7.7 Painless Fan Relay Kit (Part #30101)

7.7 HEADLIGHT SECTION B Wiring. See Figure 7-6.

7.7.1 Connect the 6 wires of HEADLIGHT SECTION B, the Dome and Interior Light
return circuit, and the Headlamp Switch Ground as shown. If you do not have a
GM headlight switch, you should trace out the wires of your existing harness and
connect the new harness according to Table 11-2.

Note: On late-style GM headlight switches, the park lights terminal to which

wire #727 (brn) is connected (shown in Figure 7-6) has been omitted.
In this case, wire #727 must be connected as indicated by the dashed
line in Figure 7-6.

7.8 Instrument Panel

7.8.1 Connect the wires of the INSTRUMENT PANEL SECTION as indicated in Table
11-2. Insulate and stow any wires you do not use.

7.8.2 Connect a jumper from wire #735 (red/wht) to all Gauges' power or I
terminals. Connect a jumper from wire #730 (brn) to all Gauges' Instrument
Lighting terminals. Connect a jumper to all Gauges' Ground terminals and
connect to Chassis Ground.

7.8.3 Install the #721 pur/wht temperature gauge sender wire on the single long post
on back of the temperature gauge.

Note: These terminals were originally a push on terminal and now are an
eyelet terminal. Nuts to attach each terminal are provided in the parts
kit.

7.8.4 Install the #739 pnk wire on the fuel gauge post closest to the glove box and
secure with a nut.

7.8.5 Attach the blk wire to a good ground such as a cluster mounting screw.

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 7.8.6 Install the #735 (red/wht) wire of the voltmeter to the drivers side terminal and
the blk wire to the passengers side terminal of the voltmeter and secure with
nuts.

7.8.7 Install the #722 (lt.blu/blk) oil gauge wire to the terminal of the oil gauge and
secure with nuts. Re-install the dash cluster assembly.

7.9 Brake Light Switch

7.9.1 Connect ENGINE SECTION A wires #717 (orn) and #718 (wht) to the Brake
Light Switch wherever it may be mounted.
7.9.2 The Third Brake Light wire is pre-connected on the Switch end. Connect TAIL
SECTION wire #750 (orn) to the Third Brake Light if applicable.

7.10 Tail Section Wiring

7.10.1 Connect the wires of the TAIL and TURN SIGNAL SECTIONS as indicated in
Table 11-2 with the exception of #718 (wht), #748 (grn), #749 (ylw) and
#750 (orn).
7.10.1 These 4 wires will be connected according to one of the diagrams shown in
Diagram 3. Which diagram you will use depends on whether or not you have
one bulb on each side of the vehicle that is for the brake and Turn Signal Lights
(this is referred to as integrated lights) or you have more than one bulb on
each side and the Brake and Turn Signal Lights are hooked to different bulbs
(referred to as separate Brake/Turn Lights).

Note A: If you have Integrated Brake Lights you must use bulbs that have two
(2) filaments in them such as in an 1157 bulb.

Note B: The three wires shown in these diagrams are connected to the "brighter"
of the two filaments when using a two-filament bulb (the Tail Lights are
usually connected to the "Dimmer" filament). The Tail Lights, License
Plate Lights, Reverse Lights, etc. are not shown on the diagrams for
clarity.

Note C: In the separate Brake Light diagram the arrangement shown is only one
of several ways to wire a vehicle. The important thing is that the Brake
and Turn Signal Lights use completely separate bulbs.

7.11 Helpful Hints for Tail Section Wiring

7.11.1 When you have Integrated Brake Lights on your vehicle the Turn Signal switch
acts as a brain to control when the Lights in the rear are on constantly (braking)
or flashing (turning) or a combination of both. The Turn Signal switch you
use must be built to do this! If you are using a steering column out of a
salvage yard that was originally in a vehicle that had Separate Brake
Lights then the switch will not work for Integrated Brake Lights.
7.11.2 Almost all light bulbs get the ground they need through the socket housing. If
you mount your socket housing into anything other than a grounded metal part
then you will need to provide a separate ground wire.

8.0 CHARGING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS AS ORIGINALLY

MANUFACTURED BY JEEP

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CAUTION: IF YOU ARE USING A HIGH AMPERAGE (65 AMPS
OR HIGHER) ALTERNATOR SEE SPECIAL
INSTRUCTION SHEET PP-662W INCLUDED IN
THIS KIT. IF YOU DID NOT GET THIS, PLEASE CALL
THE TECH LINE AT 800-423-9696 OR SEND AN E-
MAIL TO [email protected].
8.1 1974 and Earlier

8.1.1 Generator Charging System. See Figure 8.1.

A. Connect Generator ARMATURE terminal (A) to Voltage Regulator

terminal A. Connect Generator FIELD terminal (F) to Voltage Regulator
terminal F. Use 14-gauge wire (color optional).

B. Be sure both the generator and the voltage regulator are securely
grounded. The voltage regulator may have a terminal for this purpose
(labeled G) or you may have to ground the regulator case.

C. Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #715 (red) to Voltage Regulator

terminal B.

D. Insulate and stow ENGINE SECTION wire #714 (wht).

Figure 8.1 Generator Charging System

8.1.2 Generator to Alternator Conversion

A. You can convert your generator charging system to use an alternator

and external regulator without altering or re-routing existing wires. You
will need to obtain an externally regulated alternator and a compatible
voltage regulator.

B. Install the new alternator and replace the existing generator voltage
regulator with the new, alternator-compatible one.

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 C. Connect the existing wiring according to either Section 8.0, 9.0, 10.0,
or 11.0, as appropriate.

8.1.3 Motorola Alternator Charging System. See Figure 8.2.

A. Locate the Alternator Voltage Regulator. It may not appear exactly as

represented.

B. Find the one wire that connects from the Voltage Regulator to the
Starter Relay. Disconnect this wire from the Relay and splice it to wire
#714 (wht). LEAVE THE REMAINING VOLTAGE REGULATOR WIRES
INTACT in their original configuration. You may replace them, ONE AT A
TIME, and incorporate them into the new harness, if you wish.

C. Connect wire #715 (red) to the Alternator Battery/Output terminal.

Figure 8.2 Motorola Charging System

Figure 8.3 Maxi-Fuse

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 8.1.4 Delco Ignition (Start/Run) System. See Figure 8.4.

Note: If you are going to install an ammeter, see Section 7.3 first.

A. With crimping tool, attach Maxi-Fuse (Figure 8.3) onto end of ENGINE
SECTION (single 10-gauge red wire #716) after having routed wire from
the Fuse Panel to the Starter Solenoid. DO NOT OMIT IT!

B. Connect wire #716 with Maxi-Fuse installed to the Starter Solenoid

Battery terminal. This is the same lug to which the large red cable from
the battery is normally connected.

C. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #719 (pur) to the Starter Solenoid

Start (S) terminal.

D. If you are using the Ballast Resistor, mount it away from other wiring or
hoses. The ballast resistor gets very hot during operation. Connect
ENGINE SECTION A wire #720 (pnk) to one end of the Ballast Resistor.
Connect the other end of the Ballast Resistor to the Ignition Coil
POSITIVE (+) terminal with 14-gauge wire (you may have enough pink
wire left over to accomplish this). If you are not using a Ballast Resistor,
connect wire #720 directly to the Ignition Coil POSITIVE (+) terminal.

Note: For GM HEI systems route wire #720 (pnk) to the

Distributor Cap and attach it to the terminal labeled BAT.
No Ballast Resistor is required, unless manufacturer
specifies.

Figure 8.4 Delco Ignition (Start/Run) System

E. The Ignition Coil NEGATIVE (-) terminal is connected to the Distributor.

Also connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #723 (pur/wht) to the Ignition
Coil NEGATIVE (-) terminal. This is the tachometer source. If you are not
using a tachometer, insulate and stow wire #723.

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 F. A 14-gauge wire connected from the Starter Solenoid Ignition (l)
terminal to the ignition coil side of the Ballast Resistor is optional. This
wire (in Figure 8.4) serves as a Ballast Resistor BYPASS during engine
starting. However, if the starter solenoid shorts out, which is not
unusual, the engine will stop running and will not restart as long as this
wire is connected. You may therefore choose to omit it. If you are not
using a Ballast Resistor, leave the Starter Solenoid Ignition (l) terminal
unconnected and do not install the bypass wire.

8.2 1975 to 1978

Note: 1975-1978 could have either Motorcraft or Delco systems installed.

8.2.1 Motorcraft Alternator (2 configurations). See Figure 8.5.

Note: Your Alternator may not appear exactly as represented in

Figure 8.5. The circuits are wired the same way, though.

Figure 8.5 Motorcraft Alternator (2 configurations)

A. Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #715 (red) to the Alternator Output lug
(Bat). Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #714 (wht) to the Voltage
Regulator (l) terminal.

B. Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Voltage Regulator A terminal to the

Alternator Output lug (Bat).

C. Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Voltage Regulator S terminal to the S

terminal of Alternator. Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Voltage
Regulator F terminal to the Alternator Field (F) terminal.

D. Connect the Alternator Ground lug and the Voltage Regulator to chassis
ground.

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 E. An alternate (and less-used) method is to omit the Alternator Stator (S)
wire, install a 14-gauge jumper across Voltage Regulator terminals A and
S, and connect wire #714 to either the A or S terminal on the Voltage
Regulator. The FIELD wire and wire #715 are connected as above. Do
NOT install a jumper as in Section 8.2.1, Step B. The Voltage
Regulator Ignition (l) terminal is not connected. Install ground wires as
in Section 8.2.1, Step D. This alternate configuration is illustrated in
dashed lines in Figure 8.5.

8.2.2 Delco Alternator Internal Regulator. See Figure 8.6.

A. Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #714 (wht) to Alternator terminal 1.

Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #715 (red) to the Alternator Output lug
(Bat).

B. Connect a short 14-gauge jumper wire from Alternator terminal 2 to the

Alternator Output lug (Bat).

C. A connector and terminal spades for late GM Alternators are included in

the parts box.

* Under some circumstances the

connection of the alternator will not
allow the engine to be shut off. If this
occurs a diode will need to be installed
inline on wire #914. This will prevent
the alternator from back feeding into
the ignition system and thus causing
the engine to run with the ignition
switch turned off. The Radio Shack
part number for the diode is 276-1661.
It is to be installed with the stripe
towards the alternator.

#914 Alt.

Figure 8.6 Delco Alternator (Internal Regulator)

8.2.3 Delco One-Wire Alternator

A. Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #715 (red) to the Alternator Output lug
(Bat).
B. Insulate and stow ENGINE SECTION wire #714 (wht). Do not install
jumper wire. No wires are connected to Alternator terminals 1 & 2.
C. When using a 1-wire alternator you must use a voltmeter or ammeter. A
warning light cannot be wired in.

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 8.2.4 Prestolite BID Ignition System (1975-1977). See Figure 8.7

Note: If you are going to install an ammeter, see Section 7.3 first.

A. Locate the Electronic Control Unit. It may not appear exactly as

represented. All wires connected to this unit MUST REMAIN CONNECTED
IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION. You may replace them, one at a
time, and incorporate them into the new harness, if you wish.

B. With crimping tool, attach Maxi-Fuse (Figure 8.3) onto end of ENGINE
SECTION (single 10-gauge red wire #716) AFTER having routed wire
from the Fuse Panel to the Starter Relay. DO NOT OMIT IT!

C. Connect wire #716 with Maxi-Fuse installed to the Starter Relay

Battery terminal. This is the same lug to which the large red cable from
the battery is normally connected.

D. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #719 (pur) to the Starter Relay Start
(S) terminal.

E. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #720 (pnk) to one end of the Ballast
Resistor. Connect the other end of the Ballast Resistor (or resistive wire)
to the Ignition Coil POSITIVE (+) terminal with 14-gauge wire (you may
have enough pink wire left over to accomplish this). If you are using a
Ballast Resistor, mount it away from other wiring or hoses. The Ballast
Resistor gets very hot during operation.

F. A 14-gauge wire connected from the Starter Relay (l) terminal to the
ignition coil side of the Ballast Resistor serves as a Ballast Resistor
BYPASS during engine starting. If you are not using a Ballast Resistor (or
resistive wire), this jumper is not necessary.

Figure 8.7 Prestolite BID Ignition (Start/Run) System

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 G. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #723 (pur/wht) to the Ignition Coil
NEGATIVE (-) terminal. This is the tachometer source. If you are not
using a tachometer, insulate and stow wire #723.

8.3 1978 and Newer

8.3.1 Delco Charging System (1979 and Newer). Use Paragraph 8.2.2.

8.3.2 Motorcraft Electronic Ignition System. See Figure 8.8.

Note: If you are going to install an ammeter, see Section 7.3 first.

A. Locate the Electronic Ignition Module. It may not appear as represented.

All wires connected to this unit MUST REMAIN CONNECTED IN THEIR
ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION. You may replace them, one at a time, and
incorporate them into the new harness, if you wish.

1. The #720 red/wht wire attaches to the red wire in the 2-way
connector of the module.
2. The #719 lt.blu wire attaches to the wht wire in the 2-way connector
of the module.
3. The #782 grn wire attaches to the grn wire in the 4-way connector
of the module.

B. With crimping tool, attach Maxi-Fuse (Figure 8.3) onto end of ENGINE
SECTION (single 10-gauge red wire #716) AFTER having routed wire
from the Fuse Panel to the Starter Relay.

C. Connect wire #716 with Maxi-Fuse installed to the Starter Relay

Battery terminal. This is the same lug to which the large red cable from
the battery is normally connected.

D. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #719 (pur) to the Starter Relay Start
(S) terminal.

E. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #720 (pnk) to one end of the existing
Resistive Wire. You may replace this wire with a Ballast Resistor. You
Jeep may already have a Ballast Resistor installed. Connect the other
end of the resistive wire (or Ballast Resistor) to the Ignition Coil
POSITIVE (+) terminal with 14-gauge wire (you may have enough pink
wire left over to accomplish this). If you are using a Ballast Resistor,
mount it away from other wiring or hoses. It gets very hot during
operation.

F. A 14-gauge wire connected from the Starter Relay (l) terminal to the
ignition coil side of the Ballast Resistor (or resistive wire) serves as a
Ballast Resistor BYPASS during engine starting. If you are not using a
Ballast Resistor (or resistive wire), this jumper is not necessary.

G. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #723 (pur/wht) to the Ignition Coil

NEGATIVE (-) terminal. This is the tachometer source. If you are not
using a tachometer, insulate and stow wire #723.

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 Figure 8.8 Motorcraft Electronic Ignition System

Figure 8.9 Ford Ignition Diagram (Duraspark II Systems)

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 Figure 8.10 Ford Ignition Switch Connectors

9.0 CHARGING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS JEEP WITH GM ENGINES

INSTALLED

Note: Your Alternator may not appear exactly as represented in the Figures. The
circuits are wired the same way, though.

9.1 Delco Alternator (before 1969) External Regulator. See Figure 9.1.

9.1.1 With a short 16-gauge jumper wire, connect Voltage Regulator terminals 3 & 4
together. Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #714 (wht) to Voltage Regulator
terminal 3 or 4.

9.1.2 Connect ENGINE SECTION wire #715 (red) to the Alternator Output lug (Bat).

9.1.3 Connect a 14-gauge wire from Voltage Regulator terminal 2 to Alternator

terminal R. Connect a 14-gauge wire from Voltage Regulator terminal F to
Alternator terminal F.
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 9.1.4 Connect a 16-gauge ground wire from the Alternator Ground lug (G) to chassis
ground.

Figure 9.1 Delco Alternator (External Regulator)

9.2 Delco Alternator Internal Regulator. Use Paragraph 8.2.2.

9.3 Delco One-Wire Alternator. Use Paragraph 8.2.3.

9.4 GM Ignition (Start/Run) System. Use Paragraph 8.1.4.

10.0 CHARGING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS JEEPS WITH FORD ENGINES

INSTALLED

10.1 Ford Alternator (2 configurations). Use Paragraph 8.2.1.

10.2 Ford Ignition (Start/Run) System. See Figure 10.1.

Note: If you are going to install an ammeter, see Section 7.3 first.

10.2.1 With crimping tool, attach Maxi-Fuse (Figure 8.3) onto end of ENGINE SECTION
(single 10-gauge red wire #716) AFTER having routed wire (with or without
ammeter) from the Fuse Panel to the Starter Relay. DO NOT OMIT IT!

10.2.2 Connect wire #716 with Maxi-Fuse installed to the Starter Relay Battery
terminal. This is the same lug to which the large red cable from the battery is
normally connected.

10.2.3 Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #719 (pur) to the Starter Relay Start (S)
terminal.
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 10.2.4 If you are using a Ballast Resistor, mount it away from other wiring and hoses.
The Ballast Resistor gets very hot during operation. Connect ENGINE SECTION A
wire #720 (pnk) to one end of the Ballast Resistor. Connect the other end of the
Ballast Resistor to the Ignition Coil POSITIVE (+) terminal with 14-gauge wire
(you may have enough pink left over to accomplish this). If you are not using a
Ballast Resistor, connect wire #720 directly to the Ignition Coil POSITIVE (+)
terminal.

10.2.5 The Ignition Coil NEGATIVE (-) terminal is connected to the Distributor. Also
connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #723 (pur/wht) to the Ignition Coil NEGATIVE
(-) terminal. This is the tachometer source. If you are not using a tachometer,
insulate and stow wire #723.

10.2.6 Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Starter Relay Ignition (l) terminal to the
ignition coil side of the Ballast Resistor. This wire serves as a Ballast Resistor
BYPASS during engine starting. If you are not using a Ballast Resistor, leave the
Starter Relay Ignition (l) terminal unconnected and do not connect the bypass
wire.

10.2.7 Be sure the large red battery cable is connected from the other side of the
Starter Relay to the Starter Motor.

Figure 10.1 Ford Ignition (Start/Run) System

11.0 CHARGING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS JEEPS WITH MOPAR ENGINES

INSTALLED

11.1 Mopar Alternator. See Figure 11.1.

Note: Your Alternator may not appear exactly as represented in Figure 11.1. The
circuits are wired the same way, though.

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Figure 11.1 Mopar Alternator

11.1.1 Mopar uses one of two kinds of voltage regulators: An electronic regulator and a
mechanical one. The electronic voltage regulator is represented in Figure 11.1.
It does not matter how the two terminals are connected, so long as they are
BOTH connected. The mechanical regulator has terminals marked F (Field) and
I (Ignition). In contrast to the electronic regulator, it DOES make a difference
how these are connected.

11.1.2 Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #714 (wht) to the Alternator Field (F) terminal
as shown in Figure 11.1. Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #715 (red) to the
Alternator Output lug (Bat).

11.1.3 Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Alternator terminal where wire #714 is
connected to either of the ELECTRONIC Voltage Regulator terminals OR terminal
L of the MECHANICAL Voltage Regulator. On existing Mopar harnesses, this
would be a blue wire.

11.1.4 Connect a 14-gauge wire from the other Alternator Field terminal (as shown in
Figure 11-1) to the second terminal of the ELECTRONIC Voltage Regulator OR
terminal F of the MECHANICAL Voltage Regulator. On existing Mopar harnesses,
this would be a green wire. Also connect a 14-gauge wire from this terminal to
chassis ground.

11.1.5 Finally, be sure BOTH the alternator and the voltage regulator are grounded.

11.2 Mopar Ignition (Start/Run) System. See Figure 11.2.

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 Note: If you are going to install an ammeter, see Section 7.3 first.

11.2.1 Connect ENGINE SECTION (single 10-gauge red wire #716) (with or
without ammeter) to the Starter Relay Battery terminal. Retain excess
wire.

11.2.2 With crimping tool, attach the Maxi-Fuse (Figure 8.3) onto remaining
length of red 10-gauge wire. DO NOT OMIT IT! Connect this wire from
the Starter Relay Battery terminal to the Starter Motor Battery terminal,
as shown in Figure 11.2. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE WIRE.

11.2.3 Connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #719 (pur) to the Starter Relay
Ignition (l) terminal.

11.2.4 Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Starter Relay Ground (G) terminal to
the center terminal of the transmission mounted Neutral Safety Switch.
Older Mopar neutral safety switches have only one terminal. On newer
switches, the two outside terminals are for backup lights. Use existing
wiring to connect these two terminals as shown in Figure 11.2.

A. Mopar style 3 terminal switch; red #758 is ignition power, blk

#783 is relay ground and wht/blk #756 is backup lights output.
B. All other style switches; red #758 and wht/blk #756 wires attach
to the backup light switch. The blk #783 wire will not be used.

Figure 11.2 Mopar Ignition (Start/Run) System

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 11.2.5 If the Neutral Safety Switch is mounted in the floor shifter, connect the
Starter Relay Ground (G) terminal to chassis ground.

11.2.6 If you are using a Ballast Resistor, mount it away from other wiring and
hoses. The Ballast Resistor gets very hot during operation. Connect
ENGINE SECTION A wire #720 (pnk) to one end of the Ballast Resistor.
Connect the other end of the Ballast Resistor to the Ignition Coil
POSITIVE (+) terminal with 14-gauge wire (you may have enough pink
wire left over to accomplish this). If you are not using a Ballast Resistor,
connect wire #720 directly to the Ignition Coil POSITIVE (+) terminal.

11.2.7 Connect a 14-gauge wire from the Starter Relay Ignition (l) terminal to
the ignition coil side of the Ballast Resistor. This wire serves as a Ballast
Resistor BYPASS during engine starting. You must add a diode (8-amp
min., 100 PIV) to this wire as shown in Figure 11.2. If you are not
using a Ballast Resistor, do not connect this wire.

11.2.8 The Ignition Coil NEGATIVE (-) terminal is connected to the Distributor.
Also connect ENGINE SECTION A wire #723 (pur/wht) to the Ignition
Coil NEGATIVE (-) terminal. This is the tachometer source. If you are not
using a tachometer, insulate and stow wire #723.

11.2.9 Be sure the large red battery cable is connected from the Battery to the
Starter Motor Battery terminal (the same place the Maxi-Fuse is
connected).

12.0 WIRE CONNECTION INDEX AND FUSE REQUIREMENTS

12.1 Wire Connection Index

In each section, connect the wire, as identified by its wire color, to the appropriate item
in the CONNECT TO column. Pay close attention to the Notes in this section, as
identified by a small, raised number such as the one at the end of this sentence. The
term B+ means Battery Positive or Battery Power.

Table 12.1 is divided into sections that correspond to the sections of your wire harness,
(ACCESSORY SECTION B+, DIMMER SWITCH SECTION, etc.). The index is divided
vertically into six columns: COLOR, GA., NO., CONNECT TO, ORIGIN, and SECTION OF
ORIGIN.

The columns labeled ORIGIN and SECTION OF ORIGIN are for your reference ONLY. The
items in these columns tell you where each wire originates (ORIGIN) and from which
section (SECTION OF ORIGIN) of the harness.

The column labeled NO. contains a 700 series number that is used to identify various
wires in the wiring diagrams that are a part of these instructions. These numbers are
physically marked on the wires themselves.

Many (but not all) of the wire numbers occur TWICE in this index. That is because you
will be connecting BOTH ENDS of many of the particular wire segments. However, some
wire segments are pre-connected at one end. For instance, all wires originating from the
fuse panel and certain other wires such as those originating from the horn relay, the
dimmer switch, and the instrument panel section. These pre-constructed wires are
identified by an asterisk (*) in the ORIGIN column.

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 Color Ga No. Connect to Origin Section of Origin

ACCESSORY
SECTION SWITCHES
Gry/Wht 18 701 Cooling Fan Switch Fan Relay Headlight Section A
Blk/Wht 14 702 A/C Heat Switch A/C Compressor Engine Section A

ACCESSORY
SECTION B+
Tan(1) 14 703 Cigarette Lighter B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Blk/Wht 14 704 A/C Heat Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Blu 16 705 Wiper Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Gry/Wht 18 706 Cooling Fan Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Wht/Red 18 759 Clock Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Orn/Blk 18 770 4 Wheel Drive Switch Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Org/Wht 16 799 Acc. #1 Power (Ign. B+) Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Org 16 798 Acc. #2 Power (Ign. B+) Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red/Ylw 16 795 Acc. #3 Power (B+) Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red/Wht 16 796 Acc. #4 Power (B+) Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red/Blu 16 797 Acc. #5 Power (B+) Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel

DIMMER SWITCH
SECTION
Blu/Ylw(2) 14 707 Dimmer Switch Headlight Switch Headlight Section B
Lt.Grn 14 708 Dimmer Switch High Beam Headlight Section A
Tan 14 709 Dimmer Switch Low Beam Headlight Section A

ENGINE SECTION
Wht 14 714 Alternator Exciter Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red 12 715 Alternator B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Tan 18 760 Brake Pressure Switch Emergency Brake Instrument Panel
(master cylinder) Indicator Section
Orn 18 763 Hood Light Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel

ENGINE SECTION
(SINGLE WIRE)
Red(3) 10 716 Battery @ St.Solenoid B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel

EMERGENCY BRAKE
SECTION (SINGLE
WIRE)
Tan 18 762 Emergency Brake Switch Inst. Panel Section

BRAKE SWITCH
SECTION
Orn(4) 16 717 Brake Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Wht 16 718 Brake Switch Turn Signal Switch Turn Signal Section

BACKUP SECTION
Lt.Grn(1) 18 758 Backup Switch Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Lt.Grn(1) 18 756 Backup Switch Backup Lights Tail Section

Table 12.1 Wire Connection Index, 1 of 3

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 Color Ga No. Connect to Origin Section of Origin

ENGINE SECTION A
Pur 12 719 Start Solenoid (S Term.) Ign. Switch Start Ign. Switch Section
Pnk 14 720 Coil B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Lt.Grn 18 721 Temperature Sending Unit Temp. Gauge Inst. Panel Section
Lt.Blu/Blk 18 722 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Oil Pressure Gauge Inst. Panel Section
Pur/Wht 18 723 Tachometer Source Tachometer Inst. Panel Section
Blk/Wht 14 702 A/C Compressor A/C Thermostat Sw. Accy.Section Switches
Red 18 754 Electric Choke Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Blk 18 771 4 Wheel Drive Switch 4WD Indicator Inst. Panel Section

HEADLIGHT SECTION
A
Grn 14 724 Horn B+ Horn Relay* Fuse Panel
Blu 18 725 Right Front Turn Signal Turn Signal Switch Turn Signal Section
Lt.Blu 18 726 Left Front Turn Signal Turn Signal Switch Turn Signal Section
Brn 18 727 Park Lights Headlight Switch Headlight Section B
Lt.Grn 14 708 High Beam Dimmer Switch Dimmer Sw. Section
Tan 14 709 Low Beam Dimmer Switch Dimmer Sw. Section
Gry/Wht 18 701 Cooling Fan Relay Fan Switch Accy. Section Switches

HEADLIGHT SECTION
B
Red/Blk(7) 12 728 Headlight Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Blu/Ylw 14 707 Headlight Switch Dimmer Switch Dimmer Sw. Section
Brn 14 729 Headlight Switch Tail Lights Tail Section
Brn 18 727 Headlight Switch Park Lights Headlight Section A
Brn(6) 18 730 Headlight Switch Instr. Panel Lighting Instr. Panel Section

IGNITION SWITCH
SECTION
Orn 12 733 Ignition Switch Ignition Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red 12 734 Ignition Switch B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Pur(5) 12 719 Ignition Switch Start Starter Solenoid Engine Section A

INSTRUMENT PANEL
SECTION
Red/Wht 18 735 Voltmeter Source & Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Gauges B+
Grn 18 736 High Beam Indicator Dimmer Switch* Dimmer Sw. Section
Lt.Blu 18 737 Left Turn Indicator Lf.Front Turn Signal* Turn Signal Section
Blu 18 738 Right Turn Indicator Rt.Front Turn Signal* Turn Signal Section
Brn 18 730 Instr. Panel Lighting Headlight Switch Headlight Section B
Pnk 18 739 Fuel Gauge Fuel Sending Unit Tail Section
Lt.Grn 18 721 Temperature Gauge Temp. Sending Unit Engine Section A
Lt.Blu/Blk 18 722 Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Pres. Sending Unit Engine Section A
Pur/Wht 18 723 Tachometer Tachometer Source Engine Section A
Tan 18 760 Emergency Brake Indicator Emer. Brake Switch Engine Section
Tan 18 761 Emer. Brake Indicator B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Blk 18 771 4WD Indicator 4WD Switch Engine Section A

Table 12.1 Wire Connection Index, 2 of 3

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 Color Ga. No. Connect to Origin Section of Origin

TURN SIGNAL
SECTION
Brn 14 751 Emer. Flasher Switch B+ Emer. Flasher Relay* Fuse Panel
Pur 14 752 Turn Signal Sw.Flasher B+ Turn Flasher Relay* Fuse Panel
Blk 18 753 Horn Switch Horn Relay* Fuse Panel
Grn 14 748 Turn Signal Switch Rt.Rear Turn Signal Tail Section
Ylw 14 749 Turn Signal Switch Lt.Rear Turn Signal Tail Section
Blu 18 725 Turn Signal Switch Rt.Front Turn Signal Headlight Section A
Wht 16 718 Turn Signal Switch Brake Switch Engine Section A
Lt.Blu 18 726 Turn Signal Switch Lt.Front Turn Signal Headlight Section A

RADIO SECTION
Red/Blk 18 741 Radio B+ Switched Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Red 18 740 Radio B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel

TAIL SECTION
Wht 18 745 Dome Lights B+ Fuse Panel* Fuse Panel
Grn 14 748 Rt.Rear Turn Signal Turn Signal Switch Turn Signal Section
Ylw 14 749 Lt.Rear Turn Signal Turn Signal Switch Turn Signal Section
Pnk 18 739 Fuel Sending Unit Fuel Gauge Instr. Panel Section
Brn 14 729 Tail Lights Headlight Switch Headlight Section B
Orn 18 750 Third Brake Light Turn Signal Switch* Turn Signal Section
Lt.Grn(1) 18 756 Backup Lights Backup Switch Cruise Control Section
Table 12.1 Wire Connection Index, 3 of 3

Notes:

1. Depending upon the particular wire harness you purchased, you may not have some of
these wires.
2. 2-color wires: 2nd color (stripe) may not be intense color. Observe 2-color wires closely.
3. This section consists of only one large (10-gauge) wire.
4. From fuse panel to brake switch.
5. This wire is cut and spade lugs have been installed so that your existing neutral safety
switch circuit can be wired into your harness. The neutral safety switch is located at the
base of Jeep steering columns and in Mopar transmissions. Do not attempt to defeat
your automobiles neutral safety switch. If your Jeep does not have a neutral safety
switch, please install one.
6. This is a short length of wire that is not connected on either end.
7. This wire is power for the portion of the headlight switch that goes out to the headlights
and front parking lights.
8. This wire is power for the portion of the headlight switch that goes out to the instrument
panel lights and the taillights. This wire will not be used if your headlight switch has only
one power terminal.

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12.2 Fuse Requirements

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Diagram 1 Engine Wiring Diagram

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Diagram 2 Instrument Panel Section Wiring Diagram

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Diagram 3 Integrated Brake Lights & Separate Turn/Brake Lights

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 Painless Performance Limited Warranty
and Return Policy

Chassis harnesses and fuel injection harnesses are covered under a lifetime warranty. All other
products manufactured and/or sold by Painless Performance are warranted to the original
purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. Painless
Performance will repair or replace defective products without charge during the first 12 months
from the purchase date. No products will be considered for warranty without a copy of the
purchase receipt showing the sellers name, address and date of purchase. You must return the
product to the dealer you purchased it from to initiate warranty procedures.

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