[roadstar_soul]

I'm trying to look for the following wires under the steering column to tap into:

All time power supply
Accessory power
Illumination power supply

I have a 1994 in case its different.

Thanks in advance!

 

[NA3Turbo]

use a test light on the cruise control wiring and see what you come up with. all should be there. i used them to run my turbo timer.

 

[slydin miata 619]

those all should be on your ignition harness.. i used those when i installed my alarm..i forgot what colors were there..but if you need some help pm me and i'll look under my dash for you

 

[roadstar_soul]

colors would be great! I've been looking at this diagram for an hour and I don't know what to use! #-o

http://www.madracki.com/miata/images/wiring/94sys.pdf

 

[FooSchnickens]

Open up your steering column and look at the ignition harness. Should be 5 or 6 wires. Get a little test light or a volt meter and see what shows signs of life when you turn the key

 

[slydin miata 619]

OK....constant 12 volt is white
ignition 1 is blue
...i dont know which illumination power are you talking about..but if it's the head light just trace the wire back into the dash and just tap into...the easiest way and time saving way is using quick splices...takes about 3 seconds to tap into a wire..have fun..ask me if you need anymore questions

 

[slydin miata 619]

oh yeah...umm those wires are kinda thick...what i did was i stripped the wire about an inch...i wrapped the thinner wire around it..binded with electrical tape with zip ties...it's better to solder so it wont become loose...

 

[Caldera]

colors would be great! I've been looking at this diagram for an hour and I don't know what to use! #-o

http://www.madracki.com/miata/images/wiring/94sys.pdf

!!! Speedstar, you just made me the happiest man right now.

I've been looking for exactly this document for days to figure out why i have a mystery red-wire floating on my radio harness. Where are you trying to grab power from? The dimmer switch? Behind the radio? Gimme a location, i'll give you a color.

[Edit: Why under the column? I can't find "steering column switch" in this doc.]

 

[roadstar_soul]

I figured under the column would be the easiest place since some of the Miatas had the MSSS which had different stereo plugs whether or not your car came with it.

I'm wiring up the Tein EDFC which I've been delaying alot. Instructions just call for 3 wires to connect and a ground.

I'll have to go pick up bigger wire taps from Radio Shack and give it a try. I'll let you guys know how it comes out.

Thanks!

 

[slydin miata 619]

bigger wire taps?..you mean the quick splices?..if you do that..you will need a thicker wire to for the other end..because if u use thinner gauage wire then it wont slice into it..know what i mean?

 

[FooSchnickens]

Not exactly hard. Just fold the wire over itself a couple times until it's think enough :roll:

 

[roadstar_soul]

Thanks guys I finished it all up. Test light prevailed in the end.

Thanks again!

Now I'm off to look for a DIN pocket with closing door.. any ideas anyone? I'll probably make another post for it though. :mrgreen: