Funny how small projects can turn into big ones. I started just trying to figure out why my cigarette lighter 12v power outlet in the dash to the left of the backup camera no longer had power and the socket had come loose able to be pulled out. Getting to the back side required pulling the kick panel behind the brake pedal. I got my arm weaved back behind and screwed the ground plate back on the socket. Both power and ground wires are well connected. Still no power, but solid mounting now.
No power, lead me to disassemble the kick panel in front of the passenger seat to investigate the fuse box. 40 fuses none labeled cigarette lighter or power socket (picture attached). I did NOT check them all.
Does anyone know where the fuse is?
Since I never liked the GPS power cord draped over the dash to be plugged into power socket. I decided to install a new power socket between the windshield and dash on the black plastic shelf out of sight. Since I was going to clean up the look of the GPS cord, I decided to remove 2 old cellular phone base stations. This required another kick panel removal to the left of the steering wheel. I will also relocate the CB handset as it is obnoxious.
To run the new 12v power wires out of sight, I removed the dash top.
Richard, you mentioned that you cut the dash top Christmas trees and installed Velcro. Questions:- What brand and where did you purchase the Velcro?
- Did you only use small sections where the Christmas trees were located, or did you cover the entire dash from the back sides?
- Any other tips?
In the process of pulling the old cell phone wires out. I think I pulled apart a yellow wire with a black rubber butt connector that I think connected to the dash A/C selector switch. Strangely, the end of the wire was not stripped like a typical crimp type butt connector (picture attached - I just pushed the yellow wire back into the rubber butt connector for the picture).
How do these work? Can I replace with crimp type?
While I have everything apart anything else I should take care of?
Do other people's projects snowball like this? 
The yellow "wire" looks like it could be a vacuum hose.
Mike, I used velcro the entire perimeter. You can buy at any sewing supply store, even Walmart. I used the Industrial strength cause more is better right? Actually I think the adhesive is stickier on the Industrial, but when you decide to separate it, start the separation with a blunt knife like a butter knife and slide between the hook and loop pieces. You will NOT just pull it apart.
While you are in there. Look for any burned out bulbs and look at this link
http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?ti...light=dash
As Dean said that's a vacuum line.
(02-21-2017, 05:12 AM)HoosierDaddy Wrote: [ -> ]The yellow "wire" looks like it could be a vacuum hose.
So Did I fix it by putting back together? Or do I need to do something else for the repair?
Thanks Mike
(02-21-2017, 06:03 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Mike, I used velcro the entire perimeter. You can buy at any sewing supply store, even Walmart. I used the Industrial strength cause more is better right? Actually I think the adhesive is stickier on the Industrial, but when you decide to separate it, start the separation with a blunt knife like a butter knife and slide between the hook and loop pieces. You will NOT just pull it apart.
While you are in there. Look for any burned out bulbs and look at this link http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?ti...light=dash
As Dean said that's a vacuum line.
What was your procedure to adhere the Velcro and make sure the dash piece was aligned properly? Example: did you stick Velcro to dash base first, then peel the top Velcro adhesive, and then install the removed piece, or vise versa? Since you clipped the Christmas trees, they did not help with alignment. How did you ensure alignment?
(02-21-2017, 06:03 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Mike, I used velcro the entire perimeter. You can buy at any sewing supply store, even Walmart. I used the Industrial strength cause more is better right? Actually I think the adhesive is stickier on the Industrial, but when you decide to separate it, start the separation with a blunt knife like a butter knife and slide between the hook and loop pieces. You will NOT just pull it apart.
While you are in there. Look for any burned out bulbs and look at this link http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?ti...light=dash
As Dean said that's a vacuum line.
What was your procedure to adhere the Velcro and make sure the dash piece was aligned properly? Example: did you stick Velcro to dash base first, then peel the top Velcro adhesive, and then install the removed piece, or vise versa? Since you clipped the Christmas trees, they did not help with alignment. How did you ensure alignment?
Jim,
I just eyeballed the alignment. You can use the holes where the Christmas trees were to determine where to put the velcro. I just stuck one side to the cover, and one side to the dash using those holes and wee bit of setback to keep the velcro from showing.
I didn't do this, but given the tenacity of the velcro grip, here is how I will do it in the future. Place some paint sitcks or other separators over the opening. Start the attachment at one end and pivot the cover for alignment. Them pull out the separators one at a time. The industrial velcro has a tremendous grip, and like I said earlier, the best way to separate it is to use a blunt blade to get it apart.
(02-20-2017, 09:14 PM)Jmginn78 Wrote: [ -> ]Funny how small projects can turn into big ones. I started just trying to figure out why my cigarette lighter 12v power outlet in the dash to the left of the backup camera no longer had power and the socket had come loose able to be pulled out. Getting to the back side required pulling the kick panel behind the brake pedal. I got my arm weaved back behind and screwed the ground plate back on the socket. Both power and ground wires are well connected. Still no power, but solid mounting now.
No power, lead me to disassemble the kick panel in front of the passenger seat to investigate the fuse box. 40 fuses none labeled cigarette lighter or power socket (picture attached). I did NOT check them all. Does anyone know where the fuse is?
Since I never liked the GPS power cord draped over the dash to be plugged into power socket. I decided to install a new power socket between the windshield and dash on the black plastic shelf out of sight. Since I was going to clean up the look of the GPS cord, I decided to remove 2 old cellular phone base stations. This required another kick panel removal to the left of the steering wheel. I will also relocate the CB handset as it is obnoxious.
To run the new 12v power wires out of sight, I removed the dash top. Richard, you mentioned that you cut the dash top Christmas trees and installed Velcro. Questions:- What brand and where did you purchase the Velcro?
- Did you only use small sections where the Christmas trees were located, or did you cover the entire dash from the back sides?
- Any other tips?
In the process of pulling the old cell phone wires out. I think I pulled apart a yellow wire with a black rubber butt connector that I think connected to the dash A/C selector switch. Strangely, the end of the wire was not stripped like a typical crimp type butt connector (picture attached - I just pushed the yellow wire back into the rubber butt connector for the picture). How do these work? Can I replace with crimp type?
While I have everything apart anything else I should take care of?
Do other people's projects snowball like this?
Probably way to late, but isn't fuse 1 horn and lighter?
BTW, all my projects increase in scope by a minimum of a multiplier of 5
Guy, the 5X multiplier just says you fit right in with the rest of the gang.
Guy, you are correct fuse #1 is city horn and lighter. Gotta get my glasses checked or something, missed that one. Thanks!
A simple fuse replacement turned into removal of 2 old cell phone base stations, holders, and associated speakers, hiding the CB radio in the dash (kept for emergency if out of cell range), removed CB hanger, moved the GPS location and added power inlet for it, and not yet done checking working order of stuff while dash top is off, then reinstall using Velcro. Wow, that is project expansion, but nice to have things neat and tidy :-)