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Title: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 01:06:09 AM
88 k5 blazer (silverado package)

Has great redneck wiring, and I mean great not at all. Brake lights and interrior lights don't work, and the rear window stopped working. Touched the metal part of the dash with pliers and it sparked and popped. I'm getting ready to do an entire electrical overhaul. I'm putting in a new chrome steering column (no ignition or linkage, just turn signals) and I'm getting rid of everything I don't need. (heat, AC, blowers, computers, sensors, ect.) turning it from electrical to mechanical. But I can't figure out the wiring probs. How should I go about doing this? New fuse block with new harnesses? I'm also putting in a switch panel with my ignition there. I really need help. Must be finished by summer.

Thanks
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: madkmart on January 25, 2012, 01:11:45 AM
They dont sell wiring harness no more been looking for one on my 90 k5 blazer hv a wiring issue too .I also called a dealership tht was a no go
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: ToughBowtieTruck on January 25, 2012, 01:13:01 AM
Pull a used harness out of a matching truck. About your only option unless Painless sells a harness or something . . .
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 01:14:28 AM
I meant like could I use the new harnesses from the steering column and the ones that come with the "painless" new fuse blocks.
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 01:15:13 AM
What electrical system do you guys use in your street rods?
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 01:15:43 AM
Quote from: ToughBowtieTruck on January 25, 2012, 01:13:01 AM
Pull a used harness out of a matching truck. About your only option unless Painless sells a harness or something . . .

What harness am I looking for?
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Chevy Racer on January 25, 2012, 01:49:15 AM
Give Summit a call and talk to the tech department.  They will get the the right Painless kit you need.
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 03:00:41 AM
Quote from: Chevy Racer on January 25, 2012, 01:49:15 AM
Give Summit a call and talk to the tech department.  They will get the the right Painless kit you need.

Should I call summit? or painless directly?
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Chevy Racer on January 25, 2012, 03:13:50 AM
Quote from: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 03:00:41 AM
Quote from: Chevy Racer on January 25, 2012, 01:49:15 AM
Give Summit a call and talk to the tech department.  They will get the the right Painless kit you need.

Should I call summit? or painless directly?

Whichever you want.  I'd call painless and get the part number you need and call Summit and order it.  They ship really quick.
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: madkmart on January 25, 2012, 03:18:38 AM
Jthomas post if u find one and where and how much thx
Cause i need to get one also
Title: Re: 88' blazer electrical problems, help
Post by: Jthomas on January 25, 2012, 12:03:01 PM
Quote from: madkmart on January 25, 2012, 03:18:38 AM
Jthomas post if u find one and where and how much thx
Cause i need to get one also

I will for sure. I'll post tonight.