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2003 CVPI Wiring and Console Question


 
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jantman
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PostPosted: Sun 12-Oct-2008 07:44    Post subject: 2003 CVPI Wiring and Console Question Reply with quote

It's a somewhat long story, but after having my truck stolen, I've ended up with a used 2003 Crown Vic P71 as my POV.

Unfortunately, *all* of the police package wiring harnesses appear to have been pulled out - the only thing I can find is the three connectors for the accessory box under the passenger side dash. As far as I can tell (and I've gone over the car with the modifier's guide in hand) the wires to under the hood and the trunk are gone.

Any suggestions on how and where to get a few sets of wires from the dash/console to under the hood? Preferably without drilling, if possible, as everywhere that looks good to drill is low on the firewall and I don't have a lift.

It seems like wiring to the trunk will be easy enough once I pull the back seat... I just have to figure out where to mount things so the spare tire won't get in the way.

Thanks for any advice!

Edit - Didn't want to create another thread so soon - does anyone know if console faceplates/etc. are interchangeable at all? The car has a Jotto Desk console in it, but I can't seem to find cupholders/storage boxes/faceplates available used... and Jotto wants $50 for a cupholder! Any chance that a faceplate from Havis or anyone else would fit?


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PostPosted: Sun 12-Oct-2008 07:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

They probably didnt order all the extra wires. The wires under the dash should be a brown and a pink. Brown was igniton and pink a battery. Next to the rubber grommet on the pasenger side. By the heater box there is a nice flat spot that you can dril a hole. I dont recommend using the factory rubber grommet with all the wiring to go into the engine compartment as it as it can easiy be damaged Ive seen cut wires and serious leaking
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PostPosted: Sun 12-Oct-2008 12:20    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:c4bf40e00d=\"Respondcode3\"] The wires under the dash should be a brown and a pink. Brown was igniton and pink a battery.

I found the three large connectors for the Police Auxiliary Junction Box, and found the 50A always-hot and 30A ignition hot wires already cut with the remnants of splices on them. I'll probably use these.
[quote:c4bf40e00d=\"Respondcode3\"]Next to the rubber grommet on the pasenger side. By the heater box there is a nice flat spot that you can dril a hole.

As I said, I don't have a lift, and I can't for the life of me see the other side of the firewall below the blower, let alone find a way to access it.
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PostPosted: Sun 12-Oct-2008 12:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dont need a lift.. on the passenger side kick panel take that plastic piece out there is a rubber grommet. to the left of it there is a flat spot cut the insulation and there is the perfect place to drill a 1 1/4 hole. Ive been drilling them there since 1998 when the body style changed. Ive never used a lift. You can see where it comes through on the engine side just below the heater and run the wires up along the factory cable.
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PostPosted: Sun 12-Oct-2008 14:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks. I'll take a look later tonight.
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