Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Wire Harness Basics Connectors
Plugs
Terminals
Bus Bar Terminals
Secondary Locks
Dress Covers
Electrical Centers
Fusible Link Wire
Automotive TXL Wire
Measuring Multistranded Wire
Service Life of Automotive TXL Wire
Chapter 2: Materials
Automotive TXL Wire
Fusible Link Wire
Fuse Holders and Fuses
Relay Bases and Relays
Ring Terminals
Butt and Barrel Splice Connectors
Heat Shrink Tubing
Plastic Split Loom
Expandable Braided Sleeving
Split Braided Sleeving
Fiberglass Braided Sleeving
Vinyl Tape
High-Temperature and Medium-Abrasion Cloth Tape
High-Temperature and High-Abrasion Cloth Tape
Heat-Reflective Wire Harness Tape
Chapter 3: Tools of the Trade
Cutting Tools
Stripping Tools
Cut and Strip Machine
Crimping Tools
Disassembly Tools
Soldering Equipment
Ultrasonic Welding Machines
Heat Gun
Custom Tools
Chapter 4: Quality Control
Wire Specifications
Wire Size
Wire Insulation
Wire Colors
Wire Strain
Overloaded Terminals
Missing Fusible Links
Spliced Wire
Taped Splices versus Heat Shrink Tubing
Crimping Tools
Connector Assemblies
Verification and Testing
Engine Compartment–Rated Materials
Chapter 5: The 1997–1998 LS1 PCM
Chapter 6: The 1999–2002 P01 PCM
Chapter 7: The 2003–2007 P59 PCM
Chapter 8: Connector End Views
Chapter 9: Control Module Programming (Tuning)
ECU
PCM
ECM
TCM
FSCM
TAC
BCM
Base Calibration
Dealer-Level Programming Interfaces and Software
Custom Calibration and Starter Calibration
Performance-Level Programming Interfaces and Software
Base Calibration Walk-Through
Starter (or Custom) Calibration Walk-Through
BenchForce Off-Board Programming
Chapter 10: Projects
Project 1: P01 PCM Swap in a 1997 Camaro Z28 383-ci LT4 T56
Project 2: P59 PCM Swap in a 1990 K1500 GM Ram Jet 350 4L60E
Project 3: P01 PCM Swap in a 1985 Camaro Z28 6.0L LS T56 |