Author Topic: Shift lights - options and installation questions (Read 62469 times)

kennysabarese · « **Reply #50 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:20:52 AM »

haha

1LILNDN · « **Reply #51 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:14:55 AM »

Quote from: kennysabarese on November 29, 2009, 04:48:57 PM

it must be the pink/black. i wish there was a way to test before cutting into the wire though

Kenny Get the saddle connectors that go around the wire with the push on connector pin (no need to CUT the WIRE )

kennysabarese · « **Reply #52 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:38:22 AM »

Ok. I think the ones it came with are good. I don't think they cut.

What's the best way to get from around the dash into the engine compartment.

Critterman · « **Reply #53 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:41:55 AM »

Big drill with a big bit

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #54 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:51:05 AM »

The main wiring harness comes in under the dash, that's where DDM routed my boost gauge stuff.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #55 on:** November 30, 2009, 12:07:03 PM »

If I can tap off the interior that would be ideal, but Bob doesn't seem to think that is possible.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 30, 2009, 12:43:34 PM »

I meant that there's already a place you can run more wires through the firewall, no need to cut a new hole.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #57 on:** November 30, 2009, 12:47:16 PM »

Oh. Ok I'll take a look. I'm sure someone has a guide on the forums

snaponbob · « **Reply #58 on:** November 30, 2009, 12:50:01 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on November 30, 2009, 12:43:34 PM

I meant that there's already a place you can run more wires through the firewall, no need to cut a new hole.

238, did they route the boost leads along side of the harness (I tried that and failed) or within the bundle (didn't think of that).

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 30, 2009, 01:59:23 PM »

Along side, I believe. It's an analog gauge, so it's just a small plastic tube.

Critterman · « **Reply #60 on:** November 30, 2009, 04:48:16 PM »

I believe Phil is talking about the access hole on the right hand side of the firewall. If you look at the firewall behind and above the battery you will see some silver tape. Pull that loose and you should have an access hole. Don't forget to replace the tape when you are done.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 30, 2009, 04:54:14 PM »

No, I'm talking about where the main wiring harness comes through the firewall underneath the dash on the driver's side.

snaponbob · « **Reply #62 on:** November 30, 2009, 05:12:30 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on November 30, 2009, 01:59:23 PM

Along side, I believe. It's an analog gauge, so it's just a small plastic tube.

I tried that - no luck. So I routed it elsewhere.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #63 on:** November 30, 2009, 05:37:45 PM »

OK, cracked the hood and took a look. The cut a small hole in the rubber grommet and routed the line through that.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 01, 2009, 11:33:40 AM »

So you guys figured out how to hook these up yet?

kennysabarese · « **Reply #65 on:** December 01, 2009, 11:39:36 AM »

I just have to go try it. I can't really do stuff after work anymore. So maybe I'll try Saturday or Sunday.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 01, 2009, 12:13:57 PM »

I've been thinking about it, and I think I'm going to buy the 7-light one like you did. Two lights is more expensive, and gives you less information. Only issue is my car may be going back into the shop...

kennysabarese · « **Reply #67 on:** December 01, 2009, 12:24:41 PM »

You'll prolly have it working before me lol

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #68 on:** December 01, 2009, 02:21:56 PM »

Dunno, depends on how long I might be without my car/how fast their shipping is.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #69 on:** December 10, 2009, 11:16:29 AM »

Ordered the Shift-I Flat today. Can't wait ti get it in and installed.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #70 on:** December 10, 2009, 11:36:49 AM »

Sweet! It's too damn cold out I haven't touched my car in a while... let me know how it turns out

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #71 on:** December 10, 2009, 11:42:07 AM »

Did you guys ever figure out which wire to tap into?

snaponbob · « **Reply #72 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:37:36 AM »

238, I think I detailed some of that earlier in the thread. I do plan on ordering one, but right now I am tiling a hallway and the kitchen. Spent the last two days (way LONG ones) at the Kansas City free health clinic as a volunteer. So, shift lights are going to have to wait a bit. If I need to get the microscope out again to look at the schematics I will be glad to do that. That said, I really do thing that picking up the signal at the coil pack is the way to go.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 15, 2009, 08:03:07 AM »

Got my shift light in yesterday. Going to take a look under the hood tonight and see if I can figure out how to hook this thing up.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #74 on:** December 15, 2009, 08:14:50 AM »

Awesome! Let us know.

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Author Topic: Shift lights - options and installation questions (Read 62469 times)