Wiring Harness X1261-T

The Wiring Harness (part# X1261-T) is a genuine Tacony OEM part for 36-volt cordless backpack vacuums in the Tornado and CleanMax ranges. It is the loom that carries current from the battery terminal block, through the switch, to the motor — the whole electrical path of the machine in one pre-terminated assembly.

Compatible Models for the Wiring Harness

• Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Roam — Models 93016, 93016B-1 and 93016C-1
• CleanMax CMBP-6CL cordless backpack vacuum

When to replace it: the machine runs intermittently or cuts out when the body is flexed or knocked; a connector is discoloured, melted or will not stay seated; insulation is chafed, cracked or has rubbed through against the housing; or a crimp has pulled out of a terminal. On a 36-volt machine a high-resistance joint in the loom shows up as heat, so discolouration at a connector is a reason to replace the harness rather than re-seat it.

Diagnose before you order. A machine that will not start reads the same whether the fault is the battery, the switch, the terminal block or the harness, and the harness is the most expensive of those to change. Test the switch and check the terminal block contacts first — if both are good and the fault moves when you flex the body, the loom is the likely culprit.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. The full parts breakdown for this machine is on our Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Roam parts page, and the manufacturer’s model information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the wiring harness do on a cordless backpack vacuum?

It carries current from the battery terminal block through the switch to the 36 VDC motor. It is the machine’s whole electrical path supplied as one pre-terminated loom.

How do I know if my wiring harness needs replacing?

Replace it when the machine cuts out as the body is flexed or knocked, when a connector is discoloured, melted or will not stay seated, when insulation is chafed or cracked, or when a crimp has pulled out of a terminal.

What models is the Wiring Harness (part# X1261-T) compatible with?

The Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Roam in all three revisions (93016, 93016B-1 and 93016C-1) and the CleanMax CMBP-6CL cordless backpack vacuum.

How do I order the Wiring Harness (part# X1261-T) or get help?

You can add the Wiring Harness (part# X1261-T) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.