1987-1990 Jeep YJ Wiring System

For those of you who think that Jeep left room for improvement, we offer the custom way to update your YJ’s wiring!

1987-90 Jeep YJ
Classic Update Series™ Wiring System (Part # 510742)

This is one of the most complete wiring systems in the industry.  Take a look at the numerous items and features it contains, including:

  • A new ATO fuse box and bulkhead assembly designed to fit in the stock firewall mounting location with no modification. Dash wiring is laid out to allow for nearly all stock and aftermarket accessories, such as gauge packages, wiper systems, heat and air conditioning systems, etc. Standard turn signal flasher, hazard flasher, and horn relay mounted on harness.
  • Stock wiper/washer switch and motor connections.
  • Steering column connectors that plug directly into the stock 1987-90 Jeep columns and most aftermarket columns using the adapter and terminals included in the kit.
  • Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies are included for use along with your original dome/interior lighting feeds.
  • Instrument cluster wiring is designed with a “cluster harness disconnect” system for easy service and assembly. New original style terminals and factory printed circuit board connector for use with stock clusters. The system will also connect into most popular aftermarket gauges.Factory-correct indicator and warning lamp cluster connectors.
  • New factory tachometer connector and leads.
  • New factory heater switch and blower resistor connectors and leads.
  • New factory-style tail, back-up and side marker lamp (weather-pack) connectors that attach to the factory rear lamps.
  • New fuel tank sender, fuel pump and ground leads that plug directly into the tank sender, along with a new body pass-through.
  • New column dimmer switch connector and leads.
  • New factory fog lamp switch body connector and control relays.
  • New factory-exact headlight switch and instrument panel dimmer switch connectors and leads are provided.
  • Engine wiring includes feeds for coil, tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, electric choke, 4WD electro-vacuum switch, starter relay and solenoid feeds, under hood lamp feed, alternator exciter feed, neutral safety and back up feeds, heater blower feed, A/C compressor and low pressure switch feeds, and a power accessory feed.
  • A high-powered 6 gauge 1-wire alternator connection with Mega-Fuse protection is supplied.
  • Front lighting includes extra-long leads that can be routed for stock or custom applications. Head light, parking / directional light, side marker light pigtails, fog lamp wiring, and windshield washer pump connections are included.
  • A switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay is provided.
  • New door jamb switch leads that will plug into your factory door jamb switches included.
  • Optional extra cost factory rear wiper/washer harness, rear defroster and Jeep Dura-spark ignition harnesses are available to be purchased separately.
  • Detailed color schematics and easy to understand installation instructions.
Look at everything that’s included in this wiring kit!
Detailed instruction sheets also included, but not shown.

OPTIONAL PACKAGES can be added to this system, depending on your requirements.

  • Optional Alternator Conversion Harness – allows use of a Delco CS130-D (serpentine belt, internal fan) series internally regulated alternator – Part # 500295
  • Optional Alternator Conversion Harness – allows use of a 1984-99 Delco CS external fan series, internally regulated alternator – Part # VAK6986CS
  • Optional Courtesy Light Delay Module Kit – Part # 510197
  • Optional Factory Rear Window Defroster Kit – Part # 510797
  • Optional Factory Rear Window Defroster Timer/Relay – Part # 10014885
  • Optional Factory Rear Window Wiper Kit – Part # 510807
  • Optional Torque Converter Lock-Up Switch Update Kit – Part # 500412
  • Optional Wiring Vehicle Grounding Kit – Part # 510717
  • Optional Terminal Crimping Tool Set – Part # 93963818

Some optional packages may not be available for all year/model vehicles. See catalog for more details.

Product Notice

Our Classic Update Series™ wiring system is designed for an upgraded/modified vehicle. Consequently, it:

  • does not support an ammeter, but will support a voltmeter.
  • does not support a stock generator, voltage regulator, or externally regulated alternator, but will support an internally regulated Delco “SI” Series or 1-wire alternator. Some adapters may be available for use with other internally regulated alternators. Refer to our online catalog.
  • does not connect to factory-original wiring since this complete system will replace all of your original wiring.

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Need Help?  Not sure if you should purchase our Original Design Series™, RestoMod Series™ or Classic Update Series™ Wiring System?  Here are some questions you can answer to help you make the right choice.