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I've received quite a few PM's regarding how I wired my X-2000 so I decided to snap a couple photos and repost my original write-up.
Wiring was VERY easy once I decided to just go to the fuse box. I'm sure there's a better always-on-power location, but this was what I found. Here's what I did:
1. Run the Gaylord wiring through the existing hole on the driver's side front, bottom of the bed. It's the hole right where the Gaylord harness hangs. I had to bore it out slightly larger using a 1/4 inch bit (+/- 1/8") so that the wire ties and the ground wire would fit through. I also had to bend the ground connector some to get it to fit through the hole. No worries - bent it back straight once through the bed.
Close-up Angle
2. Locate the rubber "plug" under the truck to get inside the cab. This is located about 6-8 inches in from the side skirt, in the middle of the drivers door, directly under the drivers seat. Go ahead and remove the electrical tape --- we'll replace it once we're done running all the wires.
3. Remove the plastic running board along the drivers side door. This just pops out by pulling straight up. No screws to worry about.
4. Remove the foot rest, and drivers side kick panel.
5. Now we need to fish the Gaylord hot and ground wire through the rubber plug under the drivers seat. I got a coat hanger and ran it from the inside of the cab through the plug to the underside of the truck. Then I taped my Gaylord wires to it and fished it back through the plug. The plug is VERY tight to keep out water so you might have to fiddle with it some or just pull real hard. You could probably use some soap here on the Gaylord sheath to make it a little easier.
6. I then hooked the ground wire to one of the bolts that was behind the kick panel.
7. To get to the fuse box, I just fished my hot Gaylord wire (red) through the hole that the hood release wire runs through. It's pretty easy to locate. There are a bunch of wires that run from the fuse through the firewall - the hood release wire is right above it. It's a little less cramped than the hole with all the wires so I just fished my hot wire through there.
8. Last, I spliced into one of the plugs that was in the fuse box. I used the middle white plug (see photo below) - the hot wire / always-on is solid white. Just quick splice into that and voila - keyless entry and dome light should be working.
9. Don't forget to go back and replace the electrical tape around the plug. This will help prevent water from coming into the cab. Also, I zip tied my Gaylord wire to an existing hose (brakes?) right near where the wire drops from the bed (see photo). This will keep it from dangling under the truck since there is some slack.
I hope this helps guys!
Wiring was VERY easy once I decided to just go to the fuse box. I'm sure there's a better always-on-power location, but this was what I found. Here's what I did:
1. Run the Gaylord wiring through the existing hole on the driver's side front, bottom of the bed. It's the hole right where the Gaylord harness hangs. I had to bore it out slightly larger using a 1/4 inch bit (+/- 1/8") so that the wire ties and the ground wire would fit through. I also had to bend the ground connector some to get it to fit through the hole. No worries - bent it back straight once through the bed.
Close-up Angle
2. Locate the rubber "plug" under the truck to get inside the cab. This is located about 6-8 inches in from the side skirt, in the middle of the drivers door, directly under the drivers seat. Go ahead and remove the electrical tape --- we'll replace it once we're done running all the wires.
3. Remove the plastic running board along the drivers side door. This just pops out by pulling straight up. No screws to worry about.
4. Remove the foot rest, and drivers side kick panel.
5. Now we need to fish the Gaylord hot and ground wire through the rubber plug under the drivers seat. I got a coat hanger and ran it from the inside of the cab through the plug to the underside of the truck. Then I taped my Gaylord wires to it and fished it back through the plug. The plug is VERY tight to keep out water so you might have to fiddle with it some or just pull real hard. You could probably use some soap here on the Gaylord sheath to make it a little easier.
6. I then hooked the ground wire to one of the bolts that was behind the kick panel.
7. To get to the fuse box, I just fished my hot Gaylord wire (red) through the hole that the hood release wire runs through. It's pretty easy to locate. There are a bunch of wires that run from the fuse through the firewall - the hood release wire is right above it. It's a little less cramped than the hole with all the wires so I just fished my hot wire through there.
8. Last, I spliced into one of the plugs that was in the fuse box. I used the middle white plug (see photo below) - the hot wire / always-on is solid white. Just quick splice into that and voila - keyless entry and dome light should be working.
9. Don't forget to go back and replace the electrical tape around the plug. This will help prevent water from coming into the cab. Also, I zip tied my Gaylord wire to an existing hose (brakes?) right near where the wire drops from the bed (see photo). This will keep it from dangling under the truck since there is some slack.
I hope this helps guys!
