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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Melbourne, Vic
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As the title states I have a question about the AU wiring. As I am fitting a 2001 Series 2 Fairlane dash, motor and interior to my 2002 Series 3 wagon I have a question.
The rear doors currently are manual. The fairlane doors are electric. Will I be able to use my current floor loom? Or will I have to get a high series loom? I asked if a high series loom ie series 2 fairmont wagon was available from ford and to my astonishment it is at $240+ Should I buy this and swap it over? Or will I not need to. Anyone who has converted a low series AU 2/3 to a High Series who has come across this before and can shed some light as when it comes to wiring I am about as smart as a rock. Thanks in advance, Rhys
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Others may know for sure but chances are that if there exists a "high series" loom it's unlikely your existing mid/low series one will have unused wiring included. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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On the topic of having to buy 95% to get the 5% I remember another whopper... I wanted a lens for a numberplate light, but Ford could only sell me the entire lamp and plate surround assembly for a cool $250 or so. O_O For what is probably a 50c part. o_O At least the guy behind the counter suggested I might be able to grab one at the wreckers.
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You can't stop the signal
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Behind a computer at work
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I wouldn't think you would have the wiring, but it you very well may.
When I did the low to high series dash conversion, I came across some weird things when searching for wiring in pick-a-part. So have a look and go from there. If you can't buy a cross car loom for a reasonable price, you can make one pretty easily. Grab another loom from a car at a wreckers (low will do), unwrap both looms and pick and pinch wire's and pins to make what you want. I have bits from 3 different cross car looms (4 if you count all the pins) in my ute. But that was because I wanted specific wire colours in mine (close to factory) Cheers
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Melbourne, Vic
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I know the loom you mean. I had previously made my own loom in this car to cater for the courtesy light at the back of the center console and the footwell lights in the front.
I am happy to try make up my own loom however, since i need to sort it out to handle electric drivers seat, power windows and also the courtesy lights I was wondering if I could swap the entire loom making the job easier? I do have the looms needed to do this as I have saved a series 1 forte sedan floor cross loom and I still have the complete loom in the 2001 Fairlane Ghia and the 1999 Fairmont Ghia so I have options when it comes to making my own. I was simply hoping for an easier option. Furthermore I have a copy of the complete ford service for the AU with detailed breakdown of pins and wires in all plugs and connectors. My problem is I have trouble interpreting this but I could easily within my abilities swap the entire loom over. Just not sure if I should bother paying for it and taking the gamble or not?
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Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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I looked at this briefly when looking at door trims. Like you I have manual rear windows. From what I found out is it best/easiest to swap out the old loom and put in the 'correct' one. Too hard for me so I left the door trims as standard and got my neoprene seat covers instead. As you already have the loom I would go that path. Has to be the simplest way.
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