overhead console from temp/dir. to trip
#11
actually i found that you dont need the harness i think....check this site out.
http://www.s-seriesforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=69109
has wiring info for installs with no previous overhead unit.
oh, by the way both units work, wire was grounding out.
http://www.s-seriesforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=69109
has wiring info for installs with no previous overhead unit.
oh, by the way both units work, wire was grounding out.
Thanks for considering of shipping it though, most people would send to US only.
#12
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headliner stayed in place..i just snaked the wire thru at the rearview mirror and across the top of windshield and tucked it in...the pillar trim i did have to pull back some and feed it thru...watch the trim clips thats what nailed me the first time. cut the wire and grounded it out.
I have 1 of the old computers and 1 new.
im going to cut a hole in my headliner when theres warmer outside and see what cables i got up there. my 97 blazer came without the console but i got one off ebay.
I figured, even if i got 0 cables up there i can still splice into the light and get power for the compas and lights
i had the cables out to the grill where the temp sensor sits, a dummy connector was sitting there but i got the temp sensor with my console.
Now i just hope that the rest of the harness is up in the roof.
The outside temp sensor, is it used for anything else ?
Is there another reason the cables existed under the hood for that one if not for the console ?
#13
sorry cant help you on the harness being out there like that.
only know enough to get in trouble....if i had to guess i would say no...it is only for the temp sensor base on what i read..but again - not a pro.
chop:
found out mine wont work in anything older than 98 i think...has something to do with obd systems i guess.
only know enough to get in trouble....if i had to guess i would say no...it is only for the temp sensor base on what i read..but again - not a pro.
chop:
found out mine wont work in anything older than 98 i think...has something to do with obd systems i guess.
#14
Yo okay.
I have 1 of the old computers and 1 new.
im going to cut a hole in my headliner when theres warmer outside and see what cables i got up there. my 97 blazer came without the console but i got one off ebay.
I figured, even if i got 0 cables up there i can still splice into the light and get power for the compas and lights
i had the cables out to the grill where the temp sensor sits, a dummy connector was sitting there but i got the temp sensor with my console.
Now i just hope that the rest of the harness is up in the roof.
The outside temp sensor, is it used for anything else ?
Is there another reason the cables existed under the hood for that one if not for the console ?
I have 1 of the old computers and 1 new.
im going to cut a hole in my headliner when theres warmer outside and see what cables i got up there. my 97 blazer came without the console but i got one off ebay.
I figured, even if i got 0 cables up there i can still splice into the light and get power for the compas and lights
i had the cables out to the grill where the temp sensor sits, a dummy connector was sitting there but i got the temp sensor with my console.
Now i just hope that the rest of the harness is up in the roof.
The outside temp sensor, is it used for anything else ?
Is there another reason the cables existed under the hood for that one if not for the console ?
Ok, If you have the dummy connector outside your in good shape. All you have to do is remove the dummy connector and put in the temp unit. As far as the inside is concerned, your in super shape too.. If your lucky enough to the the whole wiring harness its plug and play for you. Thats the good news. Now for the bad, your gonna have to take your dash apart. Drop the lower valance panels, drop the streering wheel. Then remove the speedometer cluster, take out the defroster vent up top and the upper speaker grilles. Now take out all the screws you can see, there are 2 ten MM bolts under the dash one on each side. What you want to do is roll the dash forward till you can see the connector. Its parallel with the fuse box on the 95-97's, just behind the dash under the vent, its very tight to get to. But if you have the whole harness just unplug your old harness and plug in the new one and run it up the A pillar and over to the center underneath the headliner. If you got the shorty style you can mount it easily. I got the long one and had to take out the dome light as it comes with one. You will have to cut a couple of holes in the headliner to allow room for the lights if you have the long console.
That being said, I learned the hard way today that the 98+ OHC's will not work with 95-97's. After about 30 seconds it goes to --. so pick the one that corresponds with your truck. 95-97 or the 98+ ones. Any questions please let me know.
#15
Hi
Ok, If you have the dummy connector outside your in good shape. All you have to do is remove the dummy connector and put in the temp unit. As far as the inside is concerned, your in super shape too.. If your lucky enough to the the whole wiring harness its plug and play for you. Thats the good news. Now for the bad, your gonna have to take your dash apart. Drop the lower valance panels, drop the streering wheel. Then remove the speedometer cluster, take out the defroster vent up top and the upper speaker grilles. Now take out all the screws you can see, there are 2 ten MM bolts under the dash one on each side. What you want to do is roll the dash forward till you can see the connector. Its parallel with the fuse box on the 95-97's, just behind the dash under the vent, its very tight to get to. But if you have the whole harness just unplug your old harness and plug in the new one and run it up the A pillar and over to the center underneath the headliner. If you got the shorty style you can mount it easily. I got the long one and had to take out the dome light as it comes with one. You will have to cut a couple of holes in the headliner to allow room for the lights if you have the long console.
That being said, I learned the hard way today that the 98+ OHC's will not work with 95-97's. After about 30 seconds it goes to --. so pick the one that corresponds with your truck. 95-97 or the 98+ ones. Any questions please let me know.
That being said, I learned the hard way today that the 98+ OHC's will not work with 95-97's. After about 30 seconds it goes to --. so pick the one that corresponds with your truck. 95-97 or the 98+ ones. Any questions please let me know.
Man, why would they pull the cables up there and not connect the plug unnder the dash?
Yeah i replaced the dummy with the temp sensor i got from the yard.
Now lets hope the wires are up there.
If not, the once that are missing are the temp, and the vss one ?
rest of the vires i can get from the lamps already in place up there..
#16
Trucks that did not have the DIC had the lights in the rearview mirror like mine did. If you happen to get the complete harness all the wiring is there. Just run it down the A-Pillar and plug it in. I took and using a volt meter spliced in the lights in the rearview mirror, now I have 6 reading lights. The power for the overhhead lights comes from the plug in the dash.
#17
Trucks that did not have the DIC had the lights in the rearview mirror like mine did. If you happen to get the complete harness all the wiring is there. Just run it down the A-Pillar and plug it in. I took and using a volt meter spliced in the lights in the rearview mirror, now I have 6 reading lights. The power for the overhhead lights comes from the plug in the dash.
If i get the courage to cut up my roof,i will only use the compass and reading lights i guess..
I have the sunroof and damn it looks tight to fit the dic up there..
#18
For people in need of the wire harness:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
this guy sells them for $49.99. I also asked and he can ship to other countries then USA.
I dont know if I think the price is fair, its possible to just run bare cables down to the connector behind the dash and splice into the connector for a couple of bucks...
But someone might find this useful.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
this guy sells them for $49.99. I also asked and he can ship to other countries then USA.
I dont know if I think the price is fair, its possible to just run bare cables down to the connector behind the dash and splice into the connector for a couple of bucks...
But someone might find this useful.
#19
Thanks for the link Jonas.
I might just order the whole OH console from him.
I could get the one with garage door opener but im not sure if it is possible to hook it up in my 95 blazer. Any thoughts?
I might just order the whole OH console from him.
I could get the one with garage door opener but im not sure if it is possible to hook it up in my 95 blazer. Any thoughts?
#20
What ive seen the homelink transmitter, only needs power and and the only programming it needs can be done with the buttons in the console. if you get the full console with wire harness i dont see why it would not work.