Ditch all stock Dodge wiring.

[crawler]

The title pretty well says it.



I thought I should try this in the conversion/repower forum since this is most resourceful group on TDR.



Here's the details. I have a 95 single cab that I want to axe the computer and most of the stock wiring.



The truck is drivable but not legal or comfortable (No HVAC :{ )



Engine is wired into a Painless switch panel.



Truck has aftermarket speedo, tach, ect... .



I still want to have my A/C, heat, signals (will retain stock steering column w/ a Grant wheel), and windshield wipers. No need for cruise, starter (although using the key as a signal for power on would be nice), shut-down solenoid, basically none of the engine, dash cluster, transmission wiring needed.



My first question is.



Does the computer have any actual control over any of these items? Or, are they "hard-wired" and just rely on relays and such?



For example what will it take to make the flaps on the HVAC system work correctly.



Or what about the blinkers and wipers. Can the turn signal switch and the wiper switch (lever on column) handle 12V and then send signal to a standard automotive relay? Or, do they deal with less voltage than that?



Now I'm just down to all the details.



Any help would be appreciated.



Also looking for wiring diagrams for a 95.



Thanks for the help,

Wes

903 355-4475

 

[Mopar_Tim]

i would be willing to bet that the easiest way of doing this would be to sit down with a full wiring diagram for the truck and a volt meter ... ... . and just start trying stuff.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

everything's 12v, but it boils down to amps... so you'll need relays for blinkers/wipers/etc.



the AC can stand alone w/ relays... it is run through the computer, BUT, on my 97, I took the computer out of the equation... all the computer does is turn off the compressor at WOT, but it turns off at higher RPM anyhow (low pressure) so no worries.



I've got 97 wiring diagrams on CD at home somewhere

 

[crawler]

Thanks guys.



Forrst now all you have to do is get home for once.



Later,

Wes