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Old 08-26-2011, 06:19 PM
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My problem all started when i installed an aftermarket cruise control kit...

i was installing it and when i drilled trough my firewall i drilled into the main wiring harness and shredded most of the wires. so i removed the harness soldered the wires back together and am positive they are all a match i checked 3 times.

my car starts my cruise work but when i turn my lights on my dash light does not turn on...

now here's where i get really confused... if i start my car with my car starter the dash lights up but if i tap the break or use my key it doesn't work.

any ideals?

Also i want to connect my neutral safety switch for my cruise but do not know what wire to use one the nss harness..

Thanks for all help

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Old 08-27-2011, 03:08 PM
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so i Figured one problem out but caused another...

the reason the dash light was not working is 2 of the pins in the wiring harness where broken so i bypassed the connector and connect to wires permanently... now all my dash gauges are dead and my car wont start at all... any ideals?
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Did any more pins break? Wiring issues are the worst thing ever and can be a huge nightmare!
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i took the connections apart many times and no other pins broke... i hate wiring problems... its one thing after another!!!
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