Can a stock harness be swapped for an ECM?

Matching key components such as a TAC module with the ECM can be tricky without all vehicle/engine-specific details such as year, make, and model. A stock harness can be used asisin the swap, or can be given the “wire diet” by cutting off the loom and removing the wires that are not needed.

What kind of wire is used in a wiring harness?

Anything bigger is sold by the size, not color. Primary wire is typically an 18-gauge wire and is the most common wire found in wiring harnesses. The larger wires that feed heavy-draw circuits are typically 14- to 12-gauge.

Can You retrofit a stock engine wiring harness?

Retrofitting a stock wiring harnessis seemingly complex and perhaps overwhelming. In fact, it is really not that difficult. With the proper diagrams and instructions, it can be modified to greatly simplify the process of wiring the engine. The majority of the wires in the stock harness are not needed in a retrofit application.

Is it better to use a stock powerbraid or an aftermarket harness?

Keeping track of each wire can be a bit of a headache, though. Whether using a stock or an aftermarket harness, the cleaner the install, the better. This Painless Performance PowerBraid protects the wires from abrasions and heat while keeping a stock look.

What do you do with a wire harness?

After plastic shields and connectors are removed, the harness is crushed and shredded. The crushed material is then sent to a specific gravity sorting system, which separates resins from metals. Next, the metal particulates pass through a mesh strainer to separate out terminals and other metal parts.

Is it possible to recycle a Toyota wire harness?

Toyota has developed a new technology for recycling the copper contained automotive harnesses. Recycling automotive wiring harnesses has traditionally been difficult. There is simply too much other “stuff” bundled in with the copper. Photo courtesy Toyota Motor Corp. The typical U.S.-built car contains more than 50 pounds of copper.

How is a wire harness separated from metal?

The crushed material is then sent to a specific gravity sorting system, which separates resins from metals. Next, the metal particulates pass through a mesh strainer to separate out terminals and other metal parts. Finally, the remaining metal particulates pass through a magnetic screening system, which removes any ferrous particles.

When did the wiring harness become biodegradable?

The pinnacle of wiring harness development was in the late 60s to late 70s, since then the wire size has gotten smaller, insulation has become biodegradable and the metal quality in the pins and wire has become lower due to the higher used metal content in the mix.