ABL Lighting of the HOMELINK BUTTONS
 

Okay as promised, I have completed my modification of the HomeLink buttons.
Since I have so many photos, I tried to put them into a WORD Document but it's too big. Some of the photos are a little blurry and out of order but you can see everything you need to. There are 31 photos. There will be 2 postings.

So on we go, I'll list all of the links first.

http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?manu=183&split=30
This is for the fiber optic P/N 183-700 or 183-703. Either one has the .030 fiber you need. The 183-700 is in stock. The picture says .035 but it's .030.

http://www.shrinkshop.com/index.php?...aeaea0e9eae0c1
This is for the heatshrink, P/N 11009. You can get this at Radio Shack as well.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60813
Here is the info for the connectors and crimper.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40804
You only need the first 3 pictures of this thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34844
Use this thread to remove your overhead panel.

This is for the extra parts you'll need.

1 - ABL Lamp GM P/N 92238395 - Blue / 92228416 - Red
5-Minute Epoxy
Black Electrical tape
Double-Side Foam Tape
Duct Tape or another tape that is strong.
Lighter, Windproof is preferred.
Red Splices
#61 Drill bit and drill.
Razor knife
20 or 18 gauge Red and Black Wire. You need about 10 feet, roughly. 18 gauge may be the easier one to find.

So now we get to the photos. Each one has the narrative explaining the photo.

Please read each photo prior to beginning the project. Read it, understand it.
I did this type of stuff for 24 years when I was in the Coast Guard.
I can't be held responsibile for any mistakes.
If you have questions, PLEASE ASK!

******NOTE******

Strip all of your wires to 1/4". Forget the one with 1/2". That was for the Blue splices.

******NOTE******

GOOD LUCK! You won't be disappointed!

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ABL Lighting of the HOMELINK BUTTONS, #2
 

Here's the rest of the photos.

Wow!! Impressive work there. Thanks for this write up. :w00t:

Very impressive and as You said, Looks factory. It's what the factory should have done in the first place!

Awesome write up, thanks soo much for the detailed write up :D

Nice write up. A lot more work then most will do.

If you want to see my way let me know.

I would not do this but you spent some serious time doing a write up and hard work to make your unique..Good job

wow, great work :thumbsup:

This job would take about 2 hours to complete. But then again knowledge and supplies on hand makes it go that fast. Other than the wiring, it's fairly simple.

awesome writeup! i needed this mod

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to try it soon for sure.

Nice one!

This is awesome! I wil have to do this someday.

Jaylink,
do you think you could run the lights off of the same light that the sunroof button uses?
Or power the LED off of that?