Console Harness

[Chuck-68-Cam]

What the heck? Why is the console connector 5 feet long. I could run this around the dash twice and still have enough to reach connector. LOL

[David K]

It's a good question. I suppose the wiring harness gods would know. Looks pretty.

[bertfam]

They did that in case you wanted to put the console in the trunk!!

Seriously, who made your harness? When we installed the Lectric Limited harness in my 68, it was a perfect fit.

Ed

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Yea, it's crazy long. It was made by American Autowire. Part# CA85064

[KurtS]

I'd contact them and get the right length.

[David K]

Whomever made that harness must've been getting paid by the foot. As Ed said....Lectric.

[jcabuilder]

That's not right. I purchased and installed that harness from them for my 69 and it fit perfect. Call them, I found them to have excellent customer service. Maybe it was someone that just started there and didn't know any better but wanted to make sure you had enough wire!

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Apparently it was not a mistake. Check the picture on American Autowire page.

https://www.americanautowire.com/shop/dash-harness-371

[adjudimo]

It was made for back seat drivers. My AAW console wiring was just right in lenght.

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Back seat driver...i love it. 

Yea, not sure why they needed to add 4 ft to it, someone probably got a promotion for coming up with that. Guess I'm gonna have to find some space under there.

[bertfam]

I would still contact them and ask them why they thought it would be a good idea to make it that long. And maybe even send them your picture. Companies don't do things just to do things. If you point out their error, it'll save them money. Not a ton, but every little bit counts. Like John used to say, GM didn't install parts they didn't think were necessary. If Chevrolet could save a penny per car by leaving something out, they would.

Ed

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Yea, what the hell. I'll send them an email and see what's up.

Edit: Done, now we wait for the answer.

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Their reply...

Hi Charles,
  The length of the harness is determined by the GM blueprint so it has to do with the routing of the harness and its branches. I'm trying to find an assembly manual page to show the proper routing and I'll send a scan of it when I find it. The harness will route high in the dash and the branch will route down to the console. Hopefully assembly manual info will be coming later today.

I can't wait to see why it needs 53 inches.

[bertfam]

This is what he's referring to.

Ed

[Chuck-68-Cam]

Yea, even with that the length is still way excessive.