Getting it running

I might have been a bit optimistic thinking I could reduce the wiring loom using the workshop manual, there are just too many things to worry about. So I will forget the wiring diagram and use logic.


I have wired up the engine using the Maverick loom which I just draped over the Navara roughly where it was in the Maveric. I fitted all the components that I think its needs to run and some I am not sure about. I used the Navara loom to the alternator, starter and gearbox all the other sensors and injector pump are wired using the Maverik loom and ECU.

Maverick loom;

• ECU
• Engine sensors and injector pump
• Ignition switch and NATS coller
• Accelerator pedal 
• Immobilizer box
• Radio signal box
• Super lock box
• Dashboard
• All the relays and fuses
• Glow plug relay
• Several other small box's and relays I haven't a clue what they are.

I fitted a live to the alternator cable on the maverick loom and fitted all the earth wires I could find, when the Maverick ignition key was on all the dash lights worked, of course wouldn't start with this key. However a quick flick of the Navara key and she was away, tick over and high speed all the Maverick dash lights out except the engine warning light, no surprise there. The Navara glow plug system was working so could possibly use it for the 2.7TD something to experiment with later.

Now I can start paring back the unused part of the loom a truly daunting task because if I cut a required wire it will be a job to reinstate it. Things like the light circuit and any empty plugs can be safely cut and pulled through. I kept test starting her every so often and before and after removing any relays. Now the loom to the ECU is a manageable size and will fit in nicely.

I plan to fit the ECU at the rear of the n/s inner wing there is quite a bit of space on that side of the truck I hope that I can reroute the rest of the parred down loom and relays to this area for neatness, I will try to make some sort of water resistant bag to keep it all dry just in case the truck goes swimming one day.

A bit of a birds nest at the moment but is changing dramatically as the unused wires are pulled out.

A few other small but fiddly jobs, the Maverick air cleaner bracket has to be slightly modified almost fits but not quite and I am making a steel pipe to move the top hose over, this will also act as a fan guard as the plastic one won't fit now. I bolted the slam panel back in place I welded some extensions on each end, its so much easier to work on if you can remove it, might help someone in the far future.

Should look quite neat when finnished