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Thanks!
It's not for the faint-hearted, I'm at a constant heart rate of 220 and I need two psychiatrists in my back cause I always fear I wreck a perfectly running car and I'll be left with nothing but a roller and a heap of colored wires
It's not for the faint-hearted, I'm at a constant heart rate of 220 and I need two psychiatrists in my back cause I always fear I wreck a perfectly running car and I'll be left with nothing but a roller and a heap of colored wires
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While it doesn't look like a big step at all - it actually took me three days to get the dash out. The hardest part was labelling all the connectors. That way I hope to ease to reconnect everything when I put the digital dash in.
I decided to leave the main harness in place and do the soldering directly in the car. Otherwise I would have had to remove the carpet and everyting else as well.
The next few days will be used to create a new digital dash assembly out of parts from the new and the old dash.
I decided to leave the main harness in place and do the soldering directly in the car. Otherwise I would have had to remove the carpet and everyting else as well.
The next few days will be used to create a new digital dash assembly out of parts from the new and the old dash.
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There are several components and connectors for the airbag (SIR). As I don't have an airbag on my momo steering wheel I'm planning on removing all that is not needed.
Does anyone know if that can be done easily? Can I just remove those components or will I have OBD errors?
Help very much appreciated.
Does anyone know if that can be done easily? Can I just remove those components or will I have OBD errors?
Help very much appreciated.
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Its relatively an independent system, so most everything can be removed. Great work so far, glad to see some serious interest in digital dashes, my friends roll their eyes as I keep buying complete systems (I'm up to 3 or 4 complete car swaps in collection).
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I am planning in refurbishing my digital dash and would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with a BOQ of all the led’s that I will need to replace the normal bulbs including the lights in the buttons and DIC.
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
#59
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I am planning in refurbishing my digital dash and would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with a BOQ of all the led’s that I will need to replace the normal bulbs including the lights in the buttons and DIC.
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
- the small wedge based T5 (same as 74) for the indicator lights
- the larger wedge based T10 (same as 194) for the I/P lighting
Instrument panel (I/P) LEDs:
- 4x T10
- 7x T5
- 1x T10 / GE 882 (inside I/P, see below)
DIC LEDs
- 2x T10
You might want to consider colored T5 LEDs behind the indicator lights.
In some digital dashes there was a GE 882 bulb behind the pressure gages, and some had an ordinary 194. I'm not sure what that bulb is for as it doesn't seem to light up any of the sections. In case it is meant for the alternator light it probably should stay an incandescent bulb.
There are two button panels in total, one for the DIC (Sys Chk) and one with four buttons next to the odometer. Both have a soldered bulb that is difficult to change. I guess it is a T5 or even smaller. I haven't gotten to those two as I was afraid I'd break the plastic. Guess you'll have to find out yourself!
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Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Will let you know for sure once I start working on it.
i guess color LEDs for the indicator lights are green correct?
i guess color LEDs for the indicator lights are green correct?
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One question though. Will I losethe dimming facilty with LEDs. I mean the LEDs are quite bright to withstand at full power.
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I guess this is a trial and error thing then
One last question (Sorry for all these questions).
Any particular LED I should look for. I am searching an can see there are various models with different amounts of LEDs on each bulb
One last question (Sorry for all these questions).
Any particular LED I should look for. I am searching an can see there are various models with different amounts of LEDs on each bulb
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I have tried swapping out regular 194s for LED in a stock dash. One problem is that the LEDs are directional, and only tend to light in one direction. I can't see a regular 194 replacement LED being able to light the digital dash well/correctly. I was looking at the DIC I got with a swap cluster and I am thinking that LED strip lighting will work much better than replacement bulbs, for the back lighting
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I have tried swapping out regular 194s for LED in a stock dash. One problem is that the LEDs are directional, and only tend to light in one direction. I can't see a regular 194 replacement LED being able to light the digital dash well/correctly. I was looking at the DIC I got with a swap cluster and I am thinking that LED strip lighting will work much better than replacement bulbs, for the back lighting
You're probably right about LED strips being the best way to get an even illumination. But that's also going to be much harder to do.
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Difficult to say. I ordered a few different 194/T10 and tried them out. One was too high for the lid to close I remember. In case of doubt go for the stronger ones with more lumen, you can always dim them down. CANBUS version will probably not work.
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Not much done today, except for some assembling and studying the digital HVAC elements. This one causes me quite a headache... I might end up leaving the analog HVAC in the car, not sure though.
One small update: the DIC has a sensor input for the washer fluid bottle. If the washer fluid is low the sensor will close electrically (red arrow). Unfortunately the digital washer bottle I have is not really a beauty.
One small update: the DIC has a sensor input for the washer fluid bottle. If the washer fluid is low the sensor will close electrically (red arrow). Unfortunately the digital washer bottle I have is not really a beauty.
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I was thinking the same too, I would rather put a new washer bottle in my car. Looks pretty good
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Just a little side track: I got myself a new rear view mirror: the Gentex Series 8 Frameless Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink (50-genk80a)
http://mito-auto.com/index.php?optio..._category_id=1
While I'm struggling with integrating a dash from an 88 Firebird into a 91 Firebird - literally 3-4 years apart, even in the same generation! - nothing really matches well and everything has to be made to fit. So it was a real surprise to find that mirror (as of 2018) is a direct drop in!!!!
Sorry for the crappy picture, this is the GM attachment plate on the windshield. I just had to add the new mirror and it sits perfectly, how cool is that?
http://mito-auto.com/index.php?optio..._category_id=1
While I'm struggling with integrating a dash from an 88 Firebird into a 91 Firebird - literally 3-4 years apart, even in the same generation! - nothing really matches well and everything has to be made to fit. So it was a real surprise to find that mirror (as of 2018) is a direct drop in!!!!
Sorry for the crappy picture, this is the GM attachment plate on the windshield. I just had to add the new mirror and it sits perfectly, how cool is that?
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Just a little side track: I got myself a new rear view mirror: the Gentex Series 8 Frameless Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink (50-genk80a)
http://mito-auto.com/index.php?optio..._category_id=1
While I'm struggling with integrating a dash from an 88 Firebird into a 91 Firebird - literally 3-4 years apart, even in the same generation! - nothing really matches well and everything has to be made to fit. So it was a real surprise to find that mirror (as of 2018) is a direct drop in!!!!
Sorry for the crappy picture, this is the GM attachment plate on the windshield. I just had to add the new mirror and it sits perfectly, how cool is that?
http://mito-auto.com/index.php?optio..._category_id=1
While I'm struggling with integrating a dash from an 88 Firebird into a 91 Firebird - literally 3-4 years apart, even in the same generation! - nothing really matches well and everything has to be made to fit. So it was a real surprise to find that mirror (as of 2018) is a direct drop in!!!!
Sorry for the crappy picture, this is the GM attachment plate on the windshield. I just had to add the new mirror and it sits perfectly, how cool is that?
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One option could be to get some Metri-Pack pins and fill the holes. But I settled for a different approach. As I anyway plan to delete the airbag (SIR system) I get three spare pins to work with. Here is my plan:
Conveniently A1 and E3 go to the SIR forward discriminating sensor which is behind the front bumper, close to the washer bottle. So wiring this was easy. I still need to locate the F8 wires to connect the cowl induction line.
- A1: washer fluid sensor to DIC
- E3: low coolant probe to DIC
- F8: cowl induction (WOT sensing) to tach (shift light section)
Conveniently A1 and E3 go to the SIR forward discriminating sensor which is behind the front bumper, close to the washer bottle. So wiring this was easy. I still need to locate the F8 wires to connect the cowl induction line.
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So you removed the SIR just because you didn't have the packard pins to put in the C100 connector?
Are you sure removing the SIR system won't screw you over if you get into an accident over there? I know here in the U.S.A. if they find out you modify the SIR the insurance company could potentially deny any claims you put in.
I can get the PN for the low coolant sensor when I get home, from the GM parts book, but I think you may have a hard time finding a new one. I looked in the CD I have that has all the part pages scanned, and it is not listed in there, I will have to go to the paper manual. I will definitely forget though, so if you shoot me a PM after 6 EST I can get the book out.
Are you sure removing the SIR system won't screw you over if you get into an accident over there? I know here in the U.S.A. if they find out you modify the SIR the insurance company could potentially deny any claims you put in.
I can get the PN for the low coolant sensor when I get home, from the GM parts book, but I think you may have a hard time finding a new one. I looked in the CD I have that has all the part pages scanned, and it is not listed in there, I will have to go to the paper manual. I will definitely forget though, so if you shoot me a PM after 6 EST I can get the book out.
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So you removed the SIR just because you didn't have the packard pins to put in the C100 connector?
Are you sure removing the SIR system won't screw you over if you get into an accident over there? I know here in the U.S.A. if they find out you modify the SIR the insurance company could potentially deny any claims you put in.
I can get the PN for the low coolant sensor when I get home, from the GM parts book, but I think you may have a hard time finding a new one. I looked in the CD I have that has all the part pages scanned, and it is not listed in there, I will have to go to the paper manual. I will definitely forget though, so if you shoot me a PM after 6 EST I can get the book out.
Are you sure removing the SIR system won't screw you over if you get into an accident over there? I know here in the U.S.A. if they find out you modify the SIR the insurance company could potentially deny any claims you put in.
I can get the PN for the low coolant sensor when I get home, from the GM parts book, but I think you may have a hard time finding a new one. I looked in the CD I have that has all the part pages scanned, and it is not listed in there, I will have to go to the paper manual. I will definitely forget though, so if you shoot me a PM after 6 EST I can get the book out.
I checked with my insurance company and they stated that it's only supplemental and not relevant in an insurance claim. I had to go to inspection twice already and the steering wheel was never a problem. So I thought I might as well remove SIR.
Thanks for the offer about the low coolant sensor PN, pm sent.
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Oh ok. Not usually recommended to remove stuff like that, just a warning to others.
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Unfortunately, there are three part numbers for that sensor, but I think it is 22071516
For some reason I am missing the pages that contain the illustration in the book, so I attached the other page
For some reason I am missing the pages that contain the illustration in the book, so I attached the other page
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I remembered to look last night, but then like 20 seconds later I forgot.
I will set another reminder for myself. I looked through the CD I have, while at work, and it wasn't in there either, so I have to go to the book again.
I will set another reminder for myself. I looked through the CD I have, while at work, and it wasn't in there either, so I have to go to the book again.
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I am planning in refurbishing my digital dash and would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with a BOQ of all the led’s that I will need to replace the normal bulbs including the lights in the buttons and DIC.
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
I studied electronics so I guess I should be fit for the job.
thanks
There are two types of LEDs needed:
- the small wedge based T5 (same as 74) for the indicator lights
- the larger wedge based T10 (same as 194) for the I/P lighting
Instrument panel (I/P) LEDs:
- 4x T10
- 7x T5
- 1x T10 / GE 882 (inside I/P, see below)
DIC LEDs
- 2x T10
You might want to consider colored T5 LEDs behind the indicator lights.
In some digital dashes there was a GE 882 bulb behind the pressure gages, and some had an ordinary 194. I'm not sure what that bulb is for as it doesn't seem to light up any of the sections. In case it is meant for the alternator light it probably should stay an incandescent bulb.
There are two button panels in total, one for the DIC (Sys Chk) and one with four buttons next to the odometer. Both have a soldered bulb that is difficult to change. I guess it is a T5 or even smaller. I haven't gotten to those two as I was afraid I'd break the plastic. Guess you'll have to find out yourself!
- the small wedge based T5 (same as 74) for the indicator lights
- the larger wedge based T10 (same as 194) for the I/P lighting
Instrument panel (I/P) LEDs:
- 4x T10
- 7x T5
- 1x T10 / GE 882 (inside I/P, see below)
DIC LEDs
- 2x T10
You might want to consider colored T5 LEDs behind the indicator lights.
In some digital dashes there was a GE 882 bulb behind the pressure gages, and some had an ordinary 194. I'm not sure what that bulb is for as it doesn't seem to light up any of the sections. In case it is meant for the alternator light it probably should stay an incandescent bulb.
There are two button panels in total, one for the DIC (Sys Chk) and one with four buttons next to the odometer. Both have a soldered bulb that is difficult to change. I guess it is a T5 or even smaller. I haven't gotten to those two as I was afraid I'd break the plastic. Guess you'll have to find out yourself!
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Thanks mate. Will make sure I keep the normal bulb.
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Holy crap, I found it, finally. It took me well over an hour. I wound up having to go line-by-line in the book to find it. That is the correct number. Once I found the RPO number, UW1, it helped.
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Hopefully you will reciprocate when I ask you for one of those chips to roll the mileage back on the digital dash.
On a postitive note, it's only $3.40
On a postitive note, it's only $3.40
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There is this crazy guy - JeremyE - who actually did a GTA digital dash swap into a Camaro, see here:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...-89-rs-v8.html
On the other hand, the Berlinettas had an extremely cool digital dash as well. Check out the site by John in RI, a TGO member here:
http://berlinetta.info
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...-89-rs-v8.html
On the other hand, the Berlinettas had an extremely cool digital dash as well. Check out the site by John in RI, a TGO member here:
http://berlinetta.info
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Progress is not as fast as I hoped. At least I got some of the peripherals wired up:
- door ajar sensors
- low washer fluid sensor
- low coolant sensor (most of it)
- dash cam
- rearview mirror with homelink
- DAB antenna