DIY: Dashboard Ambient Lighting (ABL) - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

viper1cobra · 09-03-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tazznchop

Too cool congrats Rharon, 2SSRS and Teccboxx.

Now does anyone have the part number for the blue lights????

Excellent work to all involved in this process. We are eagerly awaiting detailed instructions so that we can all do this.

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Go out side for 1 hr to call Vararam and look what is going on. Guys like i said i dont have a good camera to take pics with i will have one on Saturday all we have in this town is walmart so i am going to L.V. and frys on Saturday to buy one.

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vuduman67

Is 1 of the digi-key. part #A99861-ND enough? OR should I order 2. Thanks
And yes the blue leds are backorderd

1 for the dash, And 3 if you want to do the doors?

Michael_Js · 09-03-2009, 12:33 PM

But the SS models already have it in the doors, correct?

Thanks...

*radz28* · 09-03-2009, 12:47 PM

This thread and information is at least as good as the L99/fuses thread. Way to go guys, and thanks very much. I think this will make MANY people happy

rharon · 09-03-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonsault

Sorry and one last question (I promise). Could you circle or indicate which part of the removable trim needs to be sanded down to allow the light to pass through?

Its the top plastic trim piece that will allow the light to pass through. You can see it in the picture where i show the tabs.

levi1922 · 09-03-2009, 01:04 PM

very nicee!! (:

Bell040 · 09-03-2009, 01:05 PM

someone should order the 100 pack from digi key (@ $9.23 bulk price), and 200 GM light connectors (@ $9.77 x 2... bulk discount?).

take some good pictures and print some quick DIY instructions.

charge $50 for the kit and you would make a killing.

by the time I order these from 2 different companies and pay 2 shipping costs, I will likely be spending over $50 anyways.

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

But the SS models already have it in the doors, correct?

Thanks...

Not like it was on the concept, But will be soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

someone should order the 100 pack from digi key (@ $9.23 bulk price), and 200 GM light connectors (@ $9.77 x 2... bulk discount?).

take some good pictures and print some quick DIY instructions.

charge $50 for the kit and you would make a killing.

by the time I order these from 2 different companies and pay 2 shipping costs, I will likely be spending over $50 anyways.

How do get that.
2 lights from GM is $26 and 1 light pipe form digi key is $23 that is $49.

AhX · 09-03-2009, 01:27 PM

Is there going to be a better writeup with clear pictures?

Mark Lew · 09-03-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rharon

ok, here we go.

The first pic is the hidden abl connection that we have all been searching for its behind the guage pack, hidden in the cloth tape. I tore the car apart looking for this connector. Thanks hylton

why pix so blur

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Lew

why pix so blur

I-phone camera.

Crestwood1001 · 09-03-2009, 02:06 PM

What trim packages come with the lighting in the doors? I thought all of them did.

RuffEL · 09-03-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crestwood1001

What trim packages come with the lighting in the doors? I thought all of them did.

ya im curious of this myself. Ive got a 1SS and would love to mod it to have lighting.

Much obliged

Mod007 · 09-03-2009, 03:03 PM

Wow, good job

. That would have taken me forever!

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crestwood1001

What trim packages come with the lighting in the doors? I thought all of them did.

Not all 2lt and 2ss do, but not like the pics of the concept

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffEL

ya im curious of this myself. Ive got a 1SS and would love to mod it to have lighting.

Much obliged

Hope to have a fix for that to.

Tecca · 09-03-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Hope to have a fix for that to.

I guess for the 1SS or 1LT guys could either tap into the accessory wires I believe it is the brown wires. Or if they want they can splice into the dimmer switch.

justmeron · 09-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Excellent work guys. I really like it but don't think I will attempt it myself but never the less great job.

slacker · 09-03-2009, 07:00 PM

I ordered the bulbs today, will order tubes tomorrow. If nobody had done a detailed step by step with pics by then, I'll do it as I am modding mine. Damn good job to the pioneers of this, I would have been to scared to pull all that apart.

R6P · 09-03-2009, 07:04 PM

How about a BIG round of applause to 2SSRS, rharon, and of course Teccboxx who got this ball rolling !

Thanks guys

d69chris · 09-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Nice work gents. Is there a gm number for the orange lights?

Cannot wait for step by step so I can take a blade to mine.

jose1003 · 09-03-2009, 07:37 PM

nothing would happen to the dashboard? or have problems in the future?Where ca we order the lights?
P.S. Excellent job and thanks for sharing with camaro5 owners.

2SSRS · 09-03-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by d69chris

Nice work gents. Is there a gm number for the orange lights?

Cannot wait for step by step so I can take a blade to mine.

there not orange there red and this is the part gm part #92228416 (red)

jose1003 · 09-03-2009, 07:52 PM

hey fellows threw what website do u order the parts

2010victoryredss_ron · 09-03-2009, 08:57 PM

from who do u order the digi key lights from????

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09-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#30
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,949 View My Garage	This thread and information is at least as good as the L99/fuses thread. Way to go guys, and thanks very much. I think this will make MANY people happy __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

09-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#32
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,379	very nicee!! (: __________________

09-03-2009, 01:05 PM	#33
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: T-Town, Alabama Posts: 2,169 View My Garage	someone should order the 100 pack from digi key (@ $9.23 bulk price), and 200 GM light connectors (@ $9.77 x 2... bulk discount?). take some good pictures and print some quick DIY instructions. charge $50 for the kit and you would make a killing. by the time I order these from 2 different companies and pay 2 shipping costs, I will likely be spending over $50 anyways. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @115°), LTs, VR CAI, Cutouts

09-03-2009, 01:27 PM	#35
AhX Drives: 2010 2SS IOM\IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 163	Is there going to be a better writeup with clear pictures?

09-03-2009, 02:06 PM	#38
Crestwood1001 Drives: Chevy Truck Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 5	What trim packages come with the lighting in the doors? I thought all of them did.

09-03-2009, 03:03 PM	#40
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09-03-2009, 05:29 PM	#43
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,268 View My Garage	Excellent work guys. I really like it but don't think I will attempt it myself but never the less great job. __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

09-03-2009, 07:00 PM	#44
slacker Troubled 40 something Drives: 2010 IOM RS/SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 318	I ordered the bulbs today, will order tubes tomorrow. If nobody had done a detailed step by step with pics by then, I'll do it as I am modding mine. Damn good job to the pioneers of this, I would have been to scared to pull all that apart. __________________

09-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#45
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,079	How about a BIG round of applause to 2SSRS, rharon, and of course Teccboxx who got this ball rolling ! Thanks guys

09-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#46
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Nice work gents. Is there a gm number for the orange lights? Cannot wait for step by step so I can take a blade to mine.

09-03-2009, 07:37 PM	#47
jose1003 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 813	nothing would happen to the dashboard? or have problems in the future?Where ca we order the lights? P.S. Excellent job and thanks for sharing with camaro5 owners. __________________

09-03-2009, 07:52 PM	#49
jose1003 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 813	hey fellows threw what website do u order the parts __________________

09-03-2009, 08:57 PM	#50
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 818 View My Garage	from who do u order the digi key lights from????

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