Wiring Headlight Switch

[Kens53chevypu]

Let me start by saying I've never wired anything on a car before, I've never used a circuit testor and I'm a Beginner willing to learn!
I didn't have any problems on the outside of the cab. but, I haven't wired in the pusher fan yet!


I've searched through the archived topics and it doesn't seem to focus on what my needs are!

I bought a basic 12 volt full wiring harness (alternator) from CD.
I have a 6 volt starter via foot starter.
I have a hi-output coil and electronic distributor.

Inside I have connected runtz-resistors to four 6 volt guages.
I have a 12 volt heater motor and a heater switch.
I have a 12 volt radio (converted to AM/FM/XM).
I have a 12 volt electric windshield wiper motor.
I have a 12 volt turn signal.
Each will have it's own single fuse connector.


Headlight switch from the knob to the end has 6 terminals
1st terminal = unidentified - I put dome & panel lights on it.
2nd = Head - I put the headlamp wire on it.
3rd = Park - I put the parklamp wire on it.
4th = Tail - I put the taillamp and stoplamp wires on it.
5th = Aux - Have nothing.
6th = Bat - I put the battery wire on it.


How and where do I connect the 12 volt items listed above so that I don't overload the the system when I turn the key on?

If I need connecting wires - please indicate what guage wire I will need?

I bought a fuse block CD 55-12252, but I don't know if I need it or not?

Thanks
Ken

 

[Kens53chevypu]

I only had one question - I took a 10 gauge wire and connected it to the 55-59 fuse box, then I connected the wires from the heater (grounded the heater), radio and wipers to the new panel elimninating the need for single fuse connector.

I put two runtz resistors to two 6 volt guages.

I don't understand why more information on wiring isn't shared in this forum? I spent four hours last night searching the CD archives for my specific problem. There are 118 posts on the subject of wiring including number ID #1414 I asked on 12/03/03 with a reply from Nate and this reply from Tech1 "Just give us a call and we can hook you up"!" We have had people that have no wiring experience at all wire their trucks and were happy with the results"!

Ken

 

[vwnate1]

I'm sorry Ken ;

I would first get a factory shop manual for both the wiring diagram and the photo's it contains as they can be very helpfull .


I'd not be wanting to give you bad advice , wiring is tricky , once you've done a ferw it's simple to figure out but always takes time and is tedious work .

There are several different light switches that will fit on there , IIRC the original one isn't made anymore .

There should be direct , unfused battery current from the load side of the ammeter to the circut breaker input on the back of the switch , then careful testing will reveal what lug is for what output wire....

Since you want to add a TF fusebox , you'd run the taillight wire from the switch to a fuse then jumper it to run at least two tail/park light fuses...

You're making a custom setup so no one really knows how to guide you without being there....

-Nate