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crit · 02-11-2016, 03:50 PM

Hi All, a new forum member here. I just bought a 2010 SS from auction and when I popped the hood discovered that someone had cut the engine harness next to the fuse box. It wouldn't be a problem normally because I would just splice the wires back together but there are multiple wires of the same color (4 light tan) so I was wondering if someone had a wiring diagram for the 2010-11 6.2L? I'm guessing because the wires are the same colors they are probably shared grounds among multiple sensors so probably not a big deal if one tan wire is swapped with another but I just want to make sure. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks!!

Aaron0731 · 02-12-2016, 12:58 PM

I would try and google that. Man that sucks! Maybe you can get a refund?

granatl · 02-13-2016, 02:54 PM

A new wiring harness from GM isn't all that expensive and will probably take you less time to change it than repair it. I accidentally burned my on my exhaust and swapped it out in a few hours.

nighttowl · 02-13-2016, 03:33 PM

+1, just buy the harness.

its about 300 dollars shipped.

crit · 02-14-2016, 09:25 AM

Thanks guys for the support and recommendation to swap the harness. Were you able to reach all the sensor clips and replace the engine harness without removing the exhaust and accessories?

Buschman · 02-14-2016, 11:00 AM

I would be more concerned with what else was done to damage the car? If someone was that pissed to cut the harness..... I would be taking it to a trusted mechanic and have the entire car looked over. At the least, I would be draining the gas tank and replacing all fluids.

granatl · 02-15-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by crit

Thanks guys for the support and recommendation to swap the harness. Were you able to reach all the sensor clips and replace the engine harness without removing the exhaust and accessories?

From what I remember, no, I didn't have to remove anything. Pay close attention (i.e. take pictures) of the current routing, etc.

The one for the A6 transmission was a bit tricky.

TheBonfiggy · 02-27-2016, 10:40 PM

Anyone who has replaced their harness before know how long it took them from start to finish? Also, how difficult is it to do?

02-11-2016, 03:50 PM	#1
crit Drives: 2010 Transformers 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose Posts: 69	Help please, bought a car with a cut engine harness :-( Hi All, a new forum member here. I just bought a 2010 SS from auction and when I popped the hood discovered that someone had cut the engine harness next to the fuse box. It wouldn't be a problem normally because I would just splice the wires back together but there are multiple wires of the same color (4 light tan) so I was wondering if someone had a wiring diagram for the 2010-11 6.2L? I'm guessing because the wires are the same colors they are probably shared grounds among multiple sensors so probably not a big deal if one tan wire is swapped with another but I just want to make sure. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks!!

02-13-2016, 02:54 PM	#3
granatl Drives: 2SS RS ABM A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 273	A new wiring harness from GM isn't all that expensive and will probably take you less time to change it than repair it. I accidentally burned my on my exhaust and swapped it out in a few hours. __________________ Jack Bilger

02-13-2016, 03:33 PM	#4
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	+1, just buy the harness. its about 300 dollars shipped. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

02-14-2016, 11:00 AM	#6
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	I would be more concerned with what else was done to damage the car? If someone was that pissed to cut the harness..... I would be taking it to a trusted mechanic and have the entire car looked over. At the least, I would be draining the gas tank and replacing all fluids. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

02-12-2016, 12:58 PM	#2
Aaron0731 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 295	I would try and google that. Man that sucks! Maybe you can get a refund?

02-14-2016, 09:25 AM	#5
crit Drives: 2010 Transformers 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose Posts: 69	Thanks guys for the support and recommendation to swap the harness. Were you able to reach all the sensor clips and replace the engine harness without removing the exhaust and accessories?

02-27-2016, 10:40 PM	#8
TheBonfiggy Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 152	Anyone who has replaced their harness before know how long it took them from start to finish? Also, how difficult is it to do?