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bajaleo 
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I just finished permanently splicing my harness to the plug GoWesty provides. It's a really clean setup and I didn't really care for the pcb plug that went into the old original plug. And yes, you can simply unplug the new plug from the instrument panel. Plus it's in a better location for removing and replacing the instrument panel.
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| Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
Can't you just unplug the harness from the circuit board? |
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Went just fine. Thanks for the advice on seating the LEDs. I misread and thought you meant they needed to "click" into the cluster piece, but when I figured out they needed to seat on the circuit board, all went smooth after that. Instructions are good.
Now I need to find the heart to toss my old printed circuit board. I definitely continued to destroy it when I took it off.  |
Toss it. Its not repairable. Good to hear you got it going.
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t3 kopf
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| Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
I contacted one of the major suppliers, even sending a couple of terminals, and the plastic connector. I was informed that they were nowhere to be had. I also asked Kyle who does the harnesses, to no avail. If you do find them, spread the word: that would allow new harnesses in a few places that is impossible today. |
If i had the part number that was on the connector, i could probably find the terminals somewhere. I have been able to get terminals and connectors that people say are no longer made in the past. Even ones that Kyle doesnt have.
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Mmartinphd
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Went just fine. Thanks for the advice on seating the LEDs. I misread and thought you meant they needed to "click" into the cluster piece, but when I figured out they needed to seat on the circuit board, all went smooth after that. Instructions are good.
Now I need to find the heart to toss my old printed circuit board. I definitely continued to destroy it when I took it off.
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| Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
I contacted one of the major suppliers, even sending a couple of terminals, and the plastic connector. I was informed that they were nowhere to be had. I also asked Kyle who does the harnesses, to no avail. If you do find them, spread the word: that would allow new harnesses in a few places that is impossible today. |
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| t3 kopf wrote: |
| Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
Can't you just unplug the harness from the circuit board? |
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Mmartinphd
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Thanks!
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t3 kopf
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Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea
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Just read and follow the included directions and its easy. They really did a good job with this one. I would NOT reccommend permanantly splicing the harness into yours like the end of the directions opt however. That is one thing i dont know why they suggested. They call it "optional" but its a terrible idea... 
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I have seen the stock plug and the connectors inside cause issues because they are old/damaged. I guess this way you can do away with that plug if it is a problem. |
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t3 kopf
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Just read and follow the included directions and its easy. They really did a good job with this one. I would NOT reccommend permanantly splicing the harness into yours like the end of the directions opt however. That is one thing i dont know why they suggested. They call it "optional" but its a terrible idea...
Also, when the leds are in place correctly, You will hear and feel them SNAP into place. They take a little force to snap into their sockets.
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Any updates? I just got mine and plan to install this weekend. I messed up my circuit board replacing bulbs.
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Ok I ordered one up
I will post the install and results if folks would like..
Did anyone order one? I did get almost 45 off with the holiday promo code...
Happy Holiday!
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Thanks for looking into it costal.
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No group discounts right now but if your on the mailing list they will be sending out a discount this week that can be used on this product.
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costal_cat
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| I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something? |
I'm in! |
That's 2 of us. If anyone else is interested I'm willing to give them a call and see what they say...
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tarandusVDub
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| I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something? |
I'm in!
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| I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something?
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I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year...
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| Looks nice and clean! |
Right? I may make this the winter project. My high beams indicator went out so I need to do something either way
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