Wire directly into Quartet Harness?

[Hewhois]

Greets!

I got a couple of 3-pin Hitachi style connectors form ElectricalConnection to use with my Quartet Harness. Sad to say, I have no clue how I'm supposed to use them :confused: I want to wire my Garmin eTrex Legend and my CB radio directly into the 3-pin connections on the quartet harness. Do I need a special tool? Which wires go where, etc etc etc. Any and all help appreciated. I'm hoping there is a tutorial out there somewhere.

Thanks!

[Kennedy]

This is from our member Curt and I believe the most acurate.


QUARTET WIRING HARNESS - PINOUT

NOTE: Color/Color = Solid Color/Stripe Color
ACC 12V = 12V supplied when ignition in ACC
Switched 12V = 12V supplied when ignition in RUN

9-Pin Clear Connector
Green - Ground
Light Blue - Right Turn Signal
Red/Black - Switched 12V
Orange - Left Turn Signal
Red/Green - Constant 12V

3-Pin Black Connector
Green - Ground
Light Green/Black - Switched 12V + ACC 12V
Red/Green - Constant 12V

3-Pin Red Connector
Green - Ground
Light Green/Black - Switched 12V + ACC 12V

3-Pin Clear Connector
Green - Ground
Red/Black - Switched 12V


Now there is a 9-Pin connector that connects the harness to the bike. When the wiring goes through that connector some of the wire colors change. Mainly it's the 12V wiring. It doesn't make sense to me but it ends up that there are two wires with the same color scheme but they do two different things. Anyway I'll try and write this out here.

NOTE: Color <-> Color = Harness Side <-> Bike Side

9-Pin Clear Connector at bike for quartet harness
Red/Green <-> Red/Green - Constant 12V
Light Green/Black <-> Red/Green - Switched 12V + ACC 12V
Orange <-> Orange - Left Turn Signal
Light Blue <-> Light Blue - Right Turn Signal
Red/Black <-> White/Green - Switched 12V
Green <-> Green - Ground

I hope this helps some people.

Curt
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[crazykz]

There is a black 3-pin connector that if you have the connector and the pins then you should be set to make your own wiring harness.

I see Kennedy beat me to posting the wiring I checked out on the bike when I wired all my stuff. The pins do require a type of AMP crimper but if you're patient you could make it work with a terminal crimper and/or some good needlenose, etc. I might be able to give you a part number for the AMP crimper I have which probably isn't the exact right one but has enough of an assortment to get the job done on it.

Just let me know if you need more details. Never hurts to PM me in case I don't see the thread again.

Curt

[George Radominski]

I wired into 9 pin connector, crimped with pliers first then soldered.
George.

[Kennedy]

Sorry Curt. Never meant to step on any toes but wanted to share your work with others.
Curt you should post your work on the board for others may be in the knowledge base section but want to tell you I for one sure appreciated all that you did on this subject.
The crimper is available from Radio Shack by the way, Curt do you still have that part number that I sent you?

[Hewhois]

Thanks! When I get a chance, will go out and get a crimper. Probably be till next weekend before I can work on it anyway.

[Kennedy]

http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=RadioShack&category=Telephone_Tools&product=6400410

Found that part number
6400410

[crazykz]

No offense taken Kennedy. I was just giving you a hard time.

I thought that info was in the Knowledge Base.

Maybe I should get on that.

Curt