Protection and convenience wiring

[kramttocs]

Found the answer to the splice count being wrong-

In the EVTM they show two wires joining at the headlight switch but they don't. A wire goes directly from the fuse to the splice. Then from the splice a single wire goes to the headlight switch.

[jbritt]

Dash lights are back! That connection to the fuse was the issue it seems. Radio still does not have constant so the clock reads noon when you start the truck up but the stock clock is functioning properly now so its not a big deal at the moment.

Driving down to Salt Lake and then the LA area so as long as the radio keeps playing I'm happy haha.

[jbritt]

ahhhhh this is good to know! thank you! I already have the dash back together at the moment, but if memory serves me correct, that is how I ended up wiring it. Left the extra wire disconnected and taped it of so it won't short out.

[Gary Lewis]

Congrat's!!!

[jbritt]

Radio is wired by yours truly after the previous owner had wired in an aftermarket. I put in new speakers and head unit so I was unsure about it from the start can I didnt convert it from the stock harness.

Radio still does not have constant so the clock reads noon when you start the truck up but the stock clock is functioning properly now so it's not a big deal at the moment.

Driving down to Salt Lake and then the LA area so as long as the radio keeps playing I'm happy haha.

[Gary Lewis]

Have fun on the trip, and be safe!

[kramttocs]

Yes - enjoy the trip.
The factory electronic radio has the constant 12v and the trigger/key on 12v. Maybe you only tied into the latter.
We can take a look at those diagrams when ready.