How many wires on a plus 2 dashboard?

[berni29]

Hi There

Does anyone know how many separate wires run from a +2 and +2s dashboard? I want to put an automotive connector on so that I can wire the dashboard up on the kitchen table and just plug it into the car. I have a +2 and +2s to do hence the question about both varieties.....

I am sure I am not the first to have asked this bit could not find the answer........

Many thanks in advance.

Berni

[jono]

This is a Plus 2S, I don't think you will manage a single connector as it is very very tight behind the dash and bringing everything into one bundle would not fit.

I had to unpick everything on this loom, split it into separate runs, and and then fit flag connectors to make it fit and even then it was tight.

I have a complete plus 2 dash with wiring intact in my garage lfot - will dig it out and take some pics but they are a lot simpler

[stugilmour]

Basically the same deal as Jono on the dash connectors. I think I used five or six separate block connectors when all was said and done. I also found the biggest issue is making sure the block connectors are staggered so they can be crammed in to the limited space down the sides of the dash area.

I made two separate runs on each side of the dash to the front. The rear run could perhaps be one run, although I ended up with a couple of connectors.

Note you end up with a lot more wires coming off the dash assembly if you use relays for any of the switches. To avoid this issue I mounted the relays and fuse boxes on the back of the glove box. My car started as a Federal model with only one fuse box.

HTH

[The Veg]

I can't answer with an exact number, but when I did something similar a few years ago I used two 15-pin Molex plugs. One was full and the other had a few empty pins left.

[berni29]

Hi Guys,

Thank you very much for the information! I think multiple plugs for sure, especially for the "S".

All the best

Berni

[Bud English]

Along with the number of pins needed, be sure to use connectors with pins rated to handle the current that some of the circuits will draw.

[berni29]

Hi Bud

Good point but I shall be using relays where sensible. One circuit will be drawing 67Amps so that will definitely need one!

All the best

Berni