1992 Turtle

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

So with that, that came to the conclusion of what I was able to get done as of Thanksgiving weekend. Now time to do things won't be as much going forward. But I will be doing my best to get as much time as I can to work on everything.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

On Thanksgiving day I decided to finally pull the plug on most everything that I am wanting to buy and do this winter. Most everything came in within a couple days. Some stuff was a made to order so it takes some time, but I'll post pictures as stuff comes in. Many many thanks goes out to, Marty @1990TSIAWDTALON, Nick @Vegas Smith and Tim @twicks69 for answering any and all questions that I had. No matter how silly some may seemed, and for helping me on what they think may be best for what I am wanting.

My summit order...

This beautiful piece...

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

I managed to get out to the garage for a short while. So I pulled the plastics covering the wires that run from the battery to upfront. I could have left this alone, but I want to change it up a little as you will see, I also wanted to put lugs with soder on instead of the crimp style that is currently on there.

This is why I am switching to lugs, with a little bit of force I am able to pull the connectors off the wire.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

One of the tools I have acquired for my current plans. Idk how well they work bit we definitely gonna find out.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Those should work, they are nice and big.
This is what we use and then we solder and heat shrink tube the ends.
Amazon product ASIN B07X2WS3L4

 

[92AWDHX40]

Any pics of the engine fuse box wiring in the bay.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

So I was asked on exactly how I had the car wired with the battery in the trunk. So this is how. I hope this helps, anyone who might need it one day.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

Any pics of the engine fuse box wiring in the bay.

I haven't changed any of the fuse box wiring from stock other then what I have posted, I believe around post #43. But I am planning on moving it to inside the cabin. If not just rewiring everything, as you will see a few connectors need replaced.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

Well I managed to somehow find a little bit of time to get out and work on the car today. All I did was start labeling which plugs I need to keep.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

As I was going through marking everything, I found one that I just can't believe it is still running and hadn't broke yet. It is literally being held on by just 1 strand of wire.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

There is a few plugs that I need to replace. Because they were broke from the start.

1st- CAS, being held in place with a wire wrapped around the plug.

2nd - PTU? Was glued in I had to zip tie it.

3rd - TPS plug, it too was glued in.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

There is a few I am not sure if I have to keep any or all of them. I plan to run a new coolant sensor into the back of the thermostat housing. Which will eliminate the stock location on the radiator. I am running an aftermarket aluminum radiator. So my question is do I even need any of these? Three of them attach directly into the thermostat housing.

The big plug has never been hooked up since I bought the car so I know I don't need that one.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

Then I have this, again has never been hooked up, but I am not sure if I need to keep, with that way it is plugged, nor do I know what it is.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

So with what I did today and marked everything, I want to make sure I got all the plugs marked that I need to. This is a street legal car, without all the creature comforts for the most part.

For under the hood, I have marked...

CAS
ISC
Injectors x 4
Knock sensor
Coil pack (idk it's proper name for plug)
PTU
Oil pressure
Alternator
Horn x 2
Headlights x 2
Running lights x 2
Side marker x 2
Wiper motor

I didn't include the reverse switch, it wasn't on the main harness, from what I see.
What am I missing?

You/we/I can probably look in the photos and see what I am missing, although I may not know the names of some of them.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

I did not include the fan as I am adding in a separate switch for it/turn on and off automatically through @Vegas Smith way. Also the coolant sensor and IAT/SD was not included as it is an add in and not in the current main harness I am pulling and rewiring.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

As I was following the wires around, I noticed that the wires that come through the firewall on the passenger side, lead all the way around the front then back into the driver side frame hole that looks like it leads to inside the car for the fuse block under the driver side dash. Is this correct?

If so I might bite the bullet and just re-wire everything. Because some of these plugs have to be rewired and if I have to pull the wires that are on the driver side I might as well do the whole damn car. Even though that is not what I want to do right now. What does everyone else think?

 

[92AWDHX40]

where did you find the red battery positive bushing on the firewall im looking to do something like that moving battery into the trunk.

 

[92AWDHX40]

So your running the fans with ecmlink im doing it too.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

where did you find the red battery positive bushing on the firewall im looking to do something like that moving battery into the trunk.

This is where I got it at.

Amazon.com

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

Not really an update, but I did get these in. They look marvelous, thank you so very much @Paul@RTM and @Kai Hefner.

1GA and 1GB emblems

My fuel line holders for my new fuel lines.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

I haven't touched any of the wiring or car since Sunday. But I have been thinking about what I am gonna do as for the wiring. I see now where it connects which is at the fuse box, if I am not mistaken. Not sure what I was thinking. So the wires that run in front of the car comes up connects at the fuse box but I still have to pull it because I don't like how it is routed. So I am still leaning to rewiring the whole damn car. Really looking over all my options. If anyone as any advice or opinions, it is appreciated. I don't believe it will be to difficult to run all new wires from the ecu to where it all goes, just getting the right relays, fuses, and wire lengths will be most important. I have been looking at alot of the painless performance stuff.

Also if anyone has any links to detailed threads that people have done this, will be much appreciated.

Thank you

 

[TCB91GSX]

Post #63 is your boost control solenoid. This can be used to control boost pressure with an electronic controller via ECMLink. I clipped the plug on mine and then ran the wires back into the loom in case I want to use it at a later date.

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

Post #63 is your boost control solenoid. This can be used to control boost pressure with an electronic controller via ECMLink. I clipped the plug on mine and then ran the wires back into the loom in case I want to use it at a later date.

Ahh ok, that works, thank you very much!!!

 

[90'AWDTalonFroggy]

So I got this in today, as you can see in previous posts, I need one. Plus very fast shipping considering it came in a day early and during the holiday season. Thank you very much @jersygsx!!!

 

[jersygsx]

Any time, always glad to help !