Can a car wiring harness be a problem?
Can a car wiring harness be a problem?
Many vehicles will go through their entire service life without any issues related to the wiring harness or its connections. But it is not unusual when diagnosing a problem with a vehicle system to eventually locate the root cause at a damaged wire, terminal, or connector.
Why does wiring harness cost so much money?
One of the main ingredients of a wiring harness is copper, copper has become very expensive. The connector housings have seals to keep the moisture and dirt out. The actual male and female connectors may have a silver coating to resist corossion and to keep a positive and secure connection.
How big are the wiring harnesses on a BMW?
BMW says their current models can contain up to a mile of wires weighing as much as 130lbs! All of this wiring acts as the vehicle’s nervous system. Electrical current is carried to perform tasks and electrical signals transmit information to and from computers. Most of the wires are bundled together into groups called harnesses.
When do you need to replace a safety harness?
Some vehicle manufacturers also specify harness replacement, rather than wire repair, on certain sensitive safety systems such as airbags. This type of specific guidance varies between manufacturers and can be found in their service information. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.
Many vehicles will go through their entire service life without any issues related to the wiring harness or its connections. But it is not unusual when diagnosing a problem with a vehicle system to eventually locate the root cause at a damaged wire, terminal, or connector.
Do you need an original design series wiring harness?
Our Original Design Series™ wiring is the right choice for you. It doesn’t matter if your vehicle will be a “driver” or judged at a prestigious car show, these wiring harnesses fit the bill. You can also purchase additional wiring harnesses if your vehicle had factory-installed (not dealer installed or aftermarket) options.
Are there any exact OEM reproduction wiring harnesses?
Our Original Design Series™ wiring harnesses are manufactured exactly as the wiring was made when your vehicle left the factory. These harnesses are made to the exact O.E.M. (original equipment manufacturer) specifications, using the original factory blueprints, and are factory-correct in every way.
What makes up the wire in a harness?
˜e splices and wire terminations together make up a long and complex heavy harness that controls the entire electrical system throughout the vehicle. Wire splicing has always been a major focus in the man- ufacturing of wire harnesses due to its labor intensity.
