Mid cabin - DC locker mystery terminals

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Mid cabin - DC locker mystery terminals

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I'm almost done with my helm rehab and wiring project. Lots of details and pics which I'll post. I have one "mystery" factory wire which led to a bigger mystery in the DC locker. I don't see these terminal numbers (1-13) shown on any of the wiring diagrams that I have, both mid cabin and express. They're odd colors as well but are definitely factory. The specific one under my helm goes to terminal #2 which has the orange and black wires in the pic.

Does anyone know what these power? I can guess I will start turning stuff on and see what doesn't work but I would like to know what the rest of the terminals are powering anyway. I've never had to do anything with this terminal block until now. It's the one on the far left as you look into the locker.

In the meantime, my tip 'o the day. Get "permanent" labels only for a label maker. That initial mistake has cost me at least 20 hours of troubleshooting!


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Re: Mid cabin - DC locker mystery terminals

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For permanent labels, try putting clear shrink tubing over your label, whether it's a piece of handwritten envelope scrap or a bona fide label. Physically encapsulating is a better method of attaching than relying on adhesive.

Good luck tracing wires!
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Re: Mid cabin - DC locker mystery terminals

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Ok, I found these...was looking @ the wrong diagram. Yes, I should have just stuck with numbering system which works w/shrink. I have description on each wire now ("port ignition") which is great but I need to see how these labels hold up long term.
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