Place where to source good quality electrical wires for loom build?

[jnes]

My plan is to build right side memory seat wiring harness. I was able to buy NOS harness years back which will work as a model. Idea is to use same colors as the original harness has. Harness uses 1mm2 and 2,5mm2 cables

So where I can source color cables? Most of the places sell only some of the colors and most of the shops don't have "special" colors, and I'd like to buy all in one place if possible.

Needed colors are:

• green-white (1)
• grey-blue (1)
• yellow-black (1)
• white-brown (1)
• white-red (1)
• red-green (2,5)
• red-yellow (2,5)

Idea is to post thread from this rebuild and memory seat retrofit when I will find the proper wires..

Thanks,

 

[R129 UK]

The biggest problem you will have is the MOQ, it’s likely to be sold in 100M reels.

 

[jnes]

Yeah, that's why I'm calling if someone knows place/shop which has large inventory and willing to sell in small quanties.

And I guess there are no much need for those harness that make sense to buy each cable color in 100M reels..

On the other hand it's not a hobby if it will not take all your money and time..

 

[500AMM]

My plan is to build right side memory seat wiring harness. I was able to buy NOS harness years back which will work as a model. Idea is to use same colors as the original harness has. Harness uses 1mm2 and 2,5mm2 cables

So where I can source color cables? Most of the places sell only some of the colors and most of the shops don't have "special" colors, and I'd like to buy all in one place if possible.

Needed colors are:

• green-white (1)
• grey-blue (1)
• yellow-black (1)
• white-brown (1)
• white-red (1)
• red-green (2,5)
• red-yellow (2,5)

Idea is to post thread from this rebuild and memory seat retrofit when I will find the proper wires..

Thanks,

Maybe a stupid question, but why don't you use that NOS harness when you already have it in house?

However, I found this site selling color coded wires in 10 foot lengths. No affiliation so I don't know the quality, I guess you prefer silicone based insulation so they are easy to work with:

Wire – Color Coded | Performance Electronics

pe-ltd.com

BTW, Jono @jhodg5ck rebuilds harnesses, maybe he has any leads.

 

[jnes]

Arnt, I have two cars and plan is that I will save that original harness for the 500E. This custom made will go to that 3.6..

 

[500AMM]

Arnt, I have two cars and plan is that I will save that original harness for the 500E. This custom made will go to that 3.6..

Aha - that explains it, goodies for your Oettinger 3.6/24

 

[Markus-MD]

Maybe you must think over the Cabel.Normal Kabel are FLY and Most Automotive habe FLRY With reduce scope.This maybe can more movement bevor its brakes.

 

[R129 UK]

@jnes is this still a requirement?

I'm visiting my cable assembly builder tomorrow and I can ask for any suggested cable supplier for low quantities.

 

[jnes]

Hi, thanks still valid!

 

[jnes]

@jnes is this still a requirement?

I'm visiting my cable assembly builder tomorrow and I can ask for any suggested cable supplier for low quantities.

Did you get any suggestions for the cables in low quatities?

 

[R129 UK]

Did you get any suggestions for the cables in low quatities?

I have asked and I’m waiting for more details.

I’ll update here as soon as I hear more.

 

[natejgreene9871]

Just go to the junkyard and cut a harness out of another car. Why do you need to replace this anyway? Is there eco junk wiring in these harness?

 

[500AMM]

Just go to the junkyard and cut a harness out of another car. Why do you need to replace this anyway? Is there eco junk wiring in these harness?

Years ago I bought a complete wiring (except for the engine bay wiring) out of a 300TE to use for various upgrades and spares/repairs. The wiring has been stored dark and as chilly as possible, and it's still pliable and easy to work with. The problem today is the dwindling access to 124s at the breakers, at least here in Norway.

 

[R129 UK]

Apologies for the delay, I have a minor update.

This is a suitable cable which has been identified:





An additional comment I received:

It is available in various stock lengths but my supplier is waiting to hear back from them with the smallest lengths available.

I will update further when I have more to share.

 

[R129 UK]

I have just received the news that the MOQ is 100m

However, here is another vendor that supplies in 1m lengths and has everything except the 2.5mm2 colours but does have them in 2mm2 or possibly 3mm2 which is probably ok as an alternative I guess?

Thin Wall Cables | Auto Electrical Supplies | Autosparks

Browse the range of thin wall cables at Autosparks to see our wide variety of car cables and other automotive electrical supplies. Made in Britain by experts.

www.autosparks.co.uk

I hope this helps. I'm not sure if they will ship to Finland so let me know if you want to purchase and need any assistance.

 

[R129 UK]

I'm not sure if they will ship to Finland...

They do!!

 

[alabbasi]

When I rebuilt my 928 and Jaguar XJ12C wiring harness, I bought all the wiring from Del City. Their prices were very good.