The vent light mod, for those of who arent lucky enough to have them
09-18-2004, 05:09 PM
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The vent light mod, for those of who arent lucky enough to have them
I was able to get the updated vents for $60 from Jose at Euro-Tech motors in LA from a car he is parting out.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939745.jpg">
Here is a comparison of my old 97 vents (Bottom) with the 99+ Illuminated vents (Top). Not a very substantial difference in daylight.
<Img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939743.jpg">
I started by removing the old vents, which can be done by hand. Next I removed the armrest/e-brake section, followed by the center console and then dropped the glove box.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939744.jpg">
Fished 22 gauge wires between the space where the vent ends and the rubber for the dash starts. No drilling is necessary
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939827.jpg">
Same thing with the center vent but more stuff needs to be removed to gain access. All connections were then soldered and run to the 58a terminal post . No dimming is available this way but I never dim anyway.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939747.jpg">
Everything back together
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939746.jpg">
The new look at night.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939745.jpg">
Here is a comparison of my old 97 vents (Bottom) with the 99+ Illuminated vents (Top). Not a very substantial difference in daylight.
<Img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939743.jpg">
I started by removing the old vents, which can be done by hand. Next I removed the armrest/e-brake section, followed by the center console and then dropped the glove box.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939744.jpg">
Fished 22 gauge wires between the space where the vent ends and the rubber for the dash starts. No drilling is necessary
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939827.jpg">
Same thing with the center vent but more stuff needs to be removed to gain access. All connections were then soldered and run to the 58a terminal post . No dimming is available this way but I never dim anyway.
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939747.jpg">
Everything back together
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/caseydc/image/33939746.jpg">
The new look at night.
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