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FwyFlyer · 08-29-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Okay, so I thought I would take a look behind the dash before I started this mod. When I removed the panel on the driver side of the dash, there was no connector there.

So my question is: has anyone with a 2011 2SS or 2LT tried this and found the connector.

Because I think that GM may have removed this from the 2011 models. So now I have to figure out where I will get the power to connect the wires to power that allows me to dim the EL wire. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks.

Try post #246..... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...el#post1450366 His picture of the wires is post #251.

Gonzo · 08-29-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FwyFlyer

Try post #246..... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...el#post1450366 His picture of the wires is post #251.

Thank you! Been looking for the right post.

Gonzo · 09-12-2010, 12:53 AM

Okay. So I had to look around to find where to hook up the ABL dash light. Ended up hooking to the Black wire and Yellow wire in the headlight dimmer control. Just pulled out the headlight switch and found which wire the dimmer switch controlled. Spliced into them and got the ABL working. Note - if you decide to splice into these wires, there are two Yellow wires. You need the one in the middle of the block, and not the one in front. You can use a meter to test it - the correct one is the one with the voltage that fluctuates when you adjust the dimmer switch.

I also connected the ABL just to the right of the guages so I did not have to run a wire all the way across the dash. Came out great!

*TAG UR IT* · 09-12-2010, 02:39 PM

Pictures or it didn't happen!

Gonzo · 09-13-2010, 11:23 PM

Okay, here are some pics of the install. Notice I removed the instruments and put the inverter back there with double sided tape. Sorry for the blurry final pic, but hard to take pictures in low light.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-14-2010, 06:53 AM

Nice work! Now you have something that hardly anyone else out there has...complete working ABL!

rockyz1980 · 09-21-2010, 01:12 PM

ordered everything and waiting to get this mod done. It's gonna look awesome!

jennnchuck · 10-07-2010, 09:17 PM

just finished my dashboard elwire abl lighting. it looks alot better in person then the pictures make it look. but here are 2 i just took tonight. sorry for bad quality but its camera phone and its dark outside.

the color matches the doors perfect although in the pictures it looks very blue

*TAG UR IT* · 10-07-2010, 11:45 PM

Looks good! Makes a HUGE difference, doesn't it.

jennnchuck · 10-08-2010, 07:05 AM

yes it does. it bothered me from day one that it was never completed from factory. glad everyone figured out how to do it, and everyone was very helpful.

bigwayne3000 · 10-10-2010, 08:14 PM

This is def an awesome mod and judging by Blacky's pics, the interior of the car looks sick when the lights are on. How bright is the el wire though, is it distracting when driving? Also, for thos interested this site has el wire that bounces to sound:

http://www.thatscoolwire.com/store/i...%2D12v%2809%29

If you dont like the light bouncing to sound it has a mode where light is stationary. I think I'm leaning towards this one however the ease of use that would come with the tail el wire is lacking in this one. Def want to do this though.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-10-2010, 08:41 PM

El Wire is not bad on the eyes at all. Also, if you tap into the right wires, it will dim with the other dash lights by the control knob.

bigwayne3000 · 10-10-2010, 08:47 PM

Very nice. I tried reading the earlier threads and I have never done wiring before except the install of these underdash LEDs in my current car. But those were already put together and all I had to do was connect to the car battery so it was stupid easy. These however seem like I may have a bit of a problem figuring it all out.

jennnchuck · 10-11-2010, 07:33 AM

the wiring for this mod really isnt bad at all. you have 3 soldering connections to make. and one connection using the t-tap connectors. believe me anyone can do this mod. it looks alot harder than it really is. and it will be well worth the effort when its completed. as for brightness its brightness is equal to the brightness around the doors and if you didnt know you would swear it came from factory with the lights going across the dash

09-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#341
Gonzo Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM 6M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 564 View My Garage	Okay, here are some pics of the install. Notice I removed the instruments and put the inverter back there with double sided tape. Sorry for the blurry final pic, but hard to take pictures in low light. Attached Images

10-07-2010, 09:17 PM	#344
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	just finished my dashboard elwire abl lighting. it looks alot better in person then the pictures make it look. but here are 2 i just took tonight. sorry for bad quality but its camera phone and its dark outside. the color matches the doors perfect although in the pictures it looks very blue Attached Images

09-12-2010, 12:53 AM	#339
Gonzo Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM 6M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 564 View My Garage	Okay. So I had to look around to find where to hook up the ABL dash light. Ended up hooking to the Black wire and Yellow wire in the headlight dimmer control. Just pulled out the headlight switch and found which wire the dimmer switch controlled. Spliced into them and got the ABL working. Note - if you decide to splice into these wires, there are two Yellow wires. You need the one in the middle of the block, and not the one in front. You can use a meter to test it - the correct one is the one with the voltage that fluctuates when you adjust the dimmer switch. I also connected the ABL just to the right of the guages so I did not have to run a wire all the way across the dash. Came out great!

09-12-2010, 02:39 PM	#340
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Pictures or it didn't happen!

09-14-2010, 06:53 AM	#342
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Nice work! Now you have something that hardly anyone else out there has...complete working ABL!

09-21-2010, 01:12 PM	#343
rockyz1980 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: SS/RS RallyYellow/BlackStripes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 219 View My Garage	ordered everything and waiting to get this mod done. It's gonna look awesome!

10-07-2010, 11:45 PM	#345
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Looks good! Makes a HUGE difference, doesn't it.

10-08-2010, 07:05 AM	#346
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	yes it does. it bothered me from day one that it was never completed from factory. glad everyone figured out how to do it, and everyone was very helpful.

10-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#347
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	This is def an awesome mod and judging by Blacky's pics, the interior of the car looks sick when the lights are on. How bright is the el wire though, is it distracting when driving? Also, for thos interested this site has el wire that bounces to sound: http://www.thatscoolwire.com/store/i...%2D12v%2809%29 If you dont like the light bouncing to sound it has a mode where light is stationary. I think I'm leaning towards this one however the ease of use that would come with the tail el wire is lacking in this one. Def want to do this though.

10-10-2010, 08:41 PM	#348
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	El Wire is not bad on the eyes at all. Also, if you tap into the right wires, it will dim with the other dash lights by the control knob.

10-10-2010, 08:47 PM	#349
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Very nice. I tried reading the earlier threads and I have never done wiring before except the install of these underdash LEDs in my current car. But those were already put together and all I had to do was connect to the car battery so it was stupid easy. These however seem like I may have a bit of a problem figuring it all out.

10-11-2010, 07:33 AM	#350
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	the wiring for this mod really isnt bad at all. you have 3 soldering connections to make. and one connection using the t-tap connectors. believe me anyone can do this mod. it looks alot harder than it really is. and it will be well worth the effort when its completed. as for brightness its brightness is equal to the brightness around the doors and if you didnt know you would swear it came from factory with the lights going across the dash