Author Topic: Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?  (Read 3390 times)

Offline SJSbackyard

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Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?
« on: December 18, 2017, 08:28:42 am »
Recently purchased 1987 3500 High Sierra, 350cid, w/TBI. Just forward of the TBI, there's a tan/white wire that is not connected. I'm hoping someone can identify where, in the fuel related system, it should be connected. I have attempted to attach a photo showing the wire (colored arrow).

The issue I'm working on is to solve a cold start problem...
« Last Edit: December 18, 2017, 08:36:36 am by SJSbackyard »

Offline Captain Swampy

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Re: Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2017, 09:37:02 am »
If no one answers I'll try to look tonight or tomorrow.
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Re: Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2017, 01:11:32 pm »
Thank-you.

I tested and found continuity between the tan/white wire forward of the TBI, and the fuel pump relay (firewall). They're certainly within the same circuit. I next checked for voltage...none...appears as a ground. I really don't like to have a stray wire left, as I'm currently installing two fuel tanks and pumps.

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Re: Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2017, 02:13:46 pm »


Circuit 551, Tan/Wht:  ECM ground connected to intake manifold stud adjacent to thermostat housing.  See the 1987 Wiring Manual, grid Q43.
Rich
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Re: Where should this Tan/White Wire Connect?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2017, 05:21:26 am »
Thank you "bd"

Another loose-end taken care of...  ;)