Q: Is it possible for someone to guide me in the process of wiring a car from scratch?

asked by on June 14, 2017

I think I asked a similar question before but here goes. I have a 1989 project car I'm working on. At the moment I'm trying to install a wiring harness that I took from a different 1989 camaro (they look very different tho) but I was wondering if I was possible for someone to guide me or help me in installing it? I have the repair shop manual and all the wiring diagrams but I'm having difficulty understanding. Thanks in advance.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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