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Old 01-30-2016, 09:24 AM   #212
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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank View Post
My memory sucks anyway, but when I have to put it down for a few days I'm screwed when I get back to it. I have to go back and study the wiring diagrams and figure out what kind of stupid shit I have already done. It eats up a lot more time than necessary that way.
The memory problem can be fixed by drawing up your own interconnect wiring diagram as you take apart the old harness and/or rewire the new one. Doesn't need to be fancy, just legible to you. Take the time to do that, and the rest becomes a lot easier, and avoids the tedium errors.

Your diagram should capture this minimum info: (1) What connector & pin # the wire connects to on each end - create your own connector key/labeling scheme if it's not otherwise documented anywhere in an FSM somewhere, and (2) color of the wire's insulation.

Key point is to NEVER move on to a new wire until you've fully documented the last wire you were working on. That way if life interrupts the project, you have your diagram to help you pick up where you left off.
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