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russell720 · 03-15-2009, 06:48 PM

I have a chevy steering column out of an 85 chevy truck, full size. It was an auto w/gear selector on the column, cruise, tilt, and wipers. On the bottom it has 2 plugs, a black one and a white one. I was looking for a wiring description or diagram. So I can get everything to work, from the ignition to the wipers. I don't care about the cruise control. It s in an 88 yj and I have all ford running gear, so I am trying to avoid buying another Hanes manual. I have not had much luck on the internet. Can anyone give me a hand? Thanks Russell

indytrucks · 03-15-2009, 07:32 PM

Just to clearify, you have an 88 YJ,with all ford running gear, and you want to use an 85 chevy truck column?

trkklr77 · 03-15-2009, 08:23 PM

so wtf if he does, it has nothing to do with the running gear.

best bet is to look in www.67-72chevytrucks.com they have a lot of good diagrams.

indytrucks · 03-15-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

so wtf if he does, it has nothing to do with the running gear.

Don't remember asking your opinion on it douche. I was just clarifying.

Kali-K10 · 03-15-2009, 09:57 PM

You're lucky I happen to have my GM column Wiring manual from painless.

GM turn signal Section colors and purpose - Factory Colors
Black - Horn
Lt blue - Left Front Turn
Dk. Blue - Right Front Turn
Brn - Hazard Flasher
Purple - Turn Flasher
Yellow - Left Rear Turn
Green - Right Rear Turn
White - Stop Lamp Switch

GM ignition Switch colors and Purpose - factory colors.
Purple/white - Ignition start
Pink - Ign Coil +
Brown - Accessory Fuse Panel
Orange - Ign-switched Fuse panel
Red - Battery B+ (connected to starter or positive battery terminal)***

** there may be 2 thicker Red wires, that need to be connected to power everything.

I dont know if you are using the factory gm ignition switch but I would assume you would if you want the key to work. If you are let me know, I can help you figure out which wires to connect to what tabs. If you have the ign switch pigtails, It will make the job much easier/ cleaner/ safer.

Grumpy_old_fart · 03-15-2009, 11:17 PM

I can take some pics of a wiring harness from inside one of the columns if you need that.... but his ^ wiring is correct...

russell720 · 03-15-2009, 11:57 PM

Yes I have an 88 yj I bought to do a budget build, since times are a little tight, and my wife is getting ready to kill me over my jeep budgets. So the yj had a 5.0 in it. So I am in the final phase of fuel injecting it. As far as the running gear goes, go with what works and I can find a deal on. Deals is how I ended up with the chevy column. Thank you very much for your help. I do have the two pig tails at the bottom of the column. Those are the black and white ones. I think this is going to be a big help. I"ll keep you updated, and I may need some more help, but won't be until next weekend. Thanks again. Russell-Sparks NV

Corey Young · 05-07-2009, 01:16 AM

I have my 1986 column stripped down to just the factory ignition switch, the wires on the two column plugs are:

tan/white stripe (unknown, no power)
orange (hot when key is on for accessories)
red (to bat +)
red (to bat +)
brown (hot when key is on for accessories)
pink (power to Ign Coil )
purple (to starter solenoid)

What wires go where? I searched but couldn't find the right info or diagrams.

Corey Young · 05-07-2009, 09:18 AM

That was easy, it only takes 3 wires to use the factory ignition switch.

03-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
russell720 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 78933 Location: Sparks Posts: 10	in need of chevy help I have a chevy steering column out of an 85 chevy truck, full size. It was an auto w/gear selector on the column, cruise, tilt, and wipers. On the bottom it has 2 plugs, a black one and a white one. I was looking for a wiring description or diagram. So I can get everything to work, from the ignition to the wipers. I don't care about the cruise control. It s in an 88 yj and I have all ford running gear, so I am trying to avoid buying another Hanes manual. I have not had much luck on the internet. Can anyone give me a hand? Thanks Russell Last edited by russell720; 03-15-2009 at 06:49 PM.

03-15-2009, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,207	so wtf if he does, it has nothing to do with the running gear. best bet is to look in www.67-72chevytrucks.com they have a lot of good diagrams. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

03-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kali-K10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111241 Location: land of the port Posts: 469	You're lucky I happen to have my GM column Wiring manual from painless. GM turn signal Section colors and purpose - Factory Colors Black - Horn Lt blue - Left Front Turn Dk. Blue - Right Front Turn Brn - Hazard Flasher Purple - Turn Flasher Yellow - Left Rear Turn Green - Right Rear Turn White - Stop Lamp Switch GM ignition Switch colors and Purpose - factory colors. Purple/white - Ignition start Pink - Ign Coil + Brown - Accessory Fuse Panel Orange - Ign-switched Fuse panel Red - Battery B+ (connected to starter or positive battery terminal)* there may be 2 thicker Red wires, that need to be connected to power everything. I dont know if you are using the factory gm ignition switch but I would assume you would if you want the key to work. If you are let me know, I can help you figure out which wires to connect to what tabs. If you have the ign switch pigtails, It will make the job much easier/ cleaner/ safer. __________________ 74 Chevy k10 on tons 98 blazer 3 link sas, 50f, rear in the works

03-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grumpy_old_fart Devout Newbie Hater Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20147 Location: Oakland Orygun Posts: 6,451	I can take some pics of a wiring harness from inside one of the columns if you need that.... but his ^ wiring is correct... __________________ sympathy, empathy and apathy... i dont know which one is which.... But i know you can find sympathy between shit and syphilis in the dictionary. Win this car for a whole BUCK!

03-15-2009, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
russell720 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 78933 Location: Sparks Posts: 10	t Yes I have an 88 yj I bought to do a budget build, since times are a little tight, and my wife is getting ready to kill me over my jeep budgets. So the yj had a 5.0 in it. So I am in the final phase of fuel injecting it. As far as the running gear goes, go with what works and I can find a deal on. Deals is how I ended up with the chevy column. Thank you very much for your help. I do have the two pig tails at the bottom of the column. Those are the black and white ones. I think this is going to be a big help. I"ll keep you updated, and I may need some more help, but won't be until next weekend. Thanks again. Russell-Sparks NV

03-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
indytrucks Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82470 Location: Yokosuka, Japan. Posts: 883	Just to clearify, you have an 88 YJ,with all ford running gear, and you want to use an 85 chevy truck column?

05-07-2009, 01:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Corey Young ______________ Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21622 Location: Washington State Posts: 3,324	I have my 1986 column stripped down to just the factory ignition switch, the wires on the two column plugs are: tan/white stripe (unknown, no power) orange (hot when key is on for accessories) red (to bat +) red (to bat +) brown (hot when key is on for accessories) pink (power to Ign Coil ) purple (to starter solenoid) What wires go where? I searched but couldn't find the right info or diagrams. Attached Images Last edited by Corey Young; 05-07-2009 at 12:55 PM.

05-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Corey Young ______________ Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21622 Location: Washington State Posts: 3,324	That was easy, it only takes 3 wires to use the factory ignition switch. Last edited by Corey Young; 05-07-2009 at 12:56 PM.

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