2001 Hardtop wiring harness

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ellipsis

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Hi guys,

I am a bit stuck on hardtop wiring harness installation. This are the instructions that came with the kit. I Cant seem to follow the step 41b as I am unable to find 16-way connector.

Instructions:
41b. Remove the left (driver’s side) 16-way connector from back of the I/P cluster housing. Remove 3" of tape wrap back from the connector. Disengage locking wedge by pulling it partially out. Insert Dk. Blue/Lt. Green wire into cavity #1. Insert Lt. Blue/White wire into cavity #7. Trim and tape back the unused wires.

Where is this 16-way connector? Is it inside the 100-way connector or may be instructions are a bit off for 2001 model?

I am looking for a connector with 16 pins, is that right?

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I also found an edited guide here but that doesn't seem to answer this either. Appreciate the help. Thank you!
 
Nobody, huh! I guess it's going to remain a mystery

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the picture says driver side kick panel under dash....I would assume that means it's up front on the driver side, tucked into the dash...is that not the case?
 
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It's been nearly 20 years since I had similar confusion connecting that wiring harness. But if I recall correctly, you're not looking at the right cluster of connectors. That "IP" phrase stands for Instrument Panel and I recall it's referring to the connectors in the 100 way connector attached to the IP support as shown below. I had to scratch my head many times before finally getting that harness completely connected.
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Hi all,

I checked multiple times, few different ways- there's no 16-way connector. All the wires related to 100-way connector are in place. Just don't know where these last four wires go if there's no 16 way connector. Rear wiper stuff still doesn't work so I imagine those are meant for something important.

I'm referring to these four wires highlighted here:
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@Chris Not sure. But here is the last page with instruction. In case if picture from 2000 model is helpful.
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It's damn hard for me to troubleshoot this only because I'm not actually there in person. Mine was pre-wired for a hard top being a 2005 Rubicon model. However, I'm not sure if all of these older models came pre-wired for the wiring harness or not. I mean, I suppose anything is possible.
 
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I have a valid excuse... I've got a 12 day old baby. Heh.[/QUOTE]

CONGRATULATIONS!
 
Thanks badlieutenant. Congratulations with the baby, time to start looking for Jeep toys ;)

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Thank you, all. Appreciate the comments and tries of helping me out. Here are the leftover 4 wires I've been talking about. May be it'll give someone a clue.
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Thanks boys!

Ellipsis, I'll am no good with wiring. Ever since I blew about every fuse in my ford tempo trying to install a new radio in 1995, I've stayed away.

I'll check in mine asap
 
Ellipsis, I hope you figured this out by now but they're talking about the instrument cluster connector that plugs into the back of your gauges.
 
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