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Ford Bronco Tailgate Power Window Re-Wire Diagram - Relays, 20A Fuse, Wire Colors

FordFuelInjection.com tailgate power-window wiring diagram (Ryan McCormick 2003) showing master and key-operated tailgate switches, two relays, the window motor and tailgate latch switch with wire colors.

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This document is a color-coded wiring diagram (credited "Copyright 2003 Ryan McCormick @ FordFuelInjection.com") showing a re-wired Ford tailgate power window circuit, uploaded as applying to a 1986 Ford Bronco. The circuit begins at a battery-hot feed protected by a 20 amp fuse using 10 gauge or larger wire (LB/BK wire color). Power feeds the master tailgate window switch (with UP and DOWN positions), which is grounded via a BK wire to ground point G701. The master switch outputs P/LG and P/LB wires that trigger two standard five-terminal relays (terminals 30, 85, 86, 87, 87a). The relays switch heavy 10 gauge power feeds down to the tailgate window switch, which is key operated, via P/LG, BK/W, and P/LB wires. From the key switch, a Y/R wire and a T/BK wire route to the tailgate power window motor, with the down-circuit passing through the tailgate latch switch (open when the tailgate is not fully closed) and returning via an R/Y wire. A reader can learn the complete wire color codes, fuse rating, recommended wire gauge, relay pin assignments, and the interlock function of the latch switch for upgrading or repairing a Bronco tailgate window circuit.

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Frequently asked questions

What size fuse and wire does the re-wired tailgate window circuit use?
The battery-hot feed uses a 20 Amp fuse with 10 gauge or larger wire, and several power runs in the diagram are labeled 10Ga.
What relay terminals are used in this tailgate window wiring?
Two standard relays are shown with terminals 30, 85, 86, 87, and 87a.
What wire colors connect to the tailgate window switch?
The key-operated tailgate window switch connects via P/LG, BK/W, and P/LB wires, with Y/R and T/BK wires going toward the tailgate power window motor circuit.
What does the tailgate latch switch do in this circuit?
The tailgate latch switch is open when the tailgate is not fully closed; it is wired in the motor circuit (R/Y wire) so the window operates only with the tailgate fully closed.
Where does the master tailgate window switch ground?
The master tailgate window switch grounds through a BK wire to ground point G701.

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