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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-20-2010, 10:03 PM

some one did a DYI i did not, But i am doing it for some one in my town in the next day or two If you like i can do a DYI on it.

Here is some info on it.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=70

And this is the DYI on it by a member, His way and my way are not the same but his work too.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62370

Jocoo26 · 10-21-2010, 09:20 AM

Can someone please read my previous post and comment. I should have my new inverter tomorrow and don't want to short it out. Thanks

bad_bear · 10-21-2010, 03:20 PM

Hey Jocoo26,
EL wire is powered by ac voltage from the inverter. The inverter changes the DC voltage from your battery to AC voltage for the EL Wire. The wires coming out of the inverter the Black White is ground and the Black is AC. The wires you connect to the Battery of your car are DC. The Black White is Positive and the Black is negative or ground. If your connection to the EL Wire is good then everything should be fine.

tightchevelle69 · 10-21-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

some one did a DYI i did not, But i am doing it for some one in my town in the next day or two If you like i can do a DYI on it.

Here is some info on it.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=70

And this is the DYI on it by a member, His way and my way are not the same but his work too.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62370

yeah, if u wouldnt mind doin a write up on it! the more info and options out there the better!

bad_bear · 10-21-2010, 09:05 PM

Moderators what are these lighting the garage door switches doing in an EL Wire dash ABL lighting thread??????? Move the posts to the proper thread and advise the members not to hijack other peoples threads........please

Jocoo26 · 10-21-2010, 09:19 PM

Geez. Take it easy bear. He was just answering a question, not posting a DIY here. And if it wasn't for 2SSRS and others like him that have been here helping people since the beginning, you wouldn't have a forum to play hall monitor in.

buzzy56 · 10-21-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocoo26

Geez. Take it easy bear. He was just answering a question, not posting a DIY here. And if it wasn't for 2SSRS and others like him that have been here helping people since the beginning, you wouldn't have a forum to play hall monitor in.

I second that! Everyone seems to be so uptight these days.I find it interesting reading.All of it.

tightchevelle69 · 10-21-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_bear

Moderators what are these lighting the garage door switches doing in an EL Wire dash ABL lighting thread??????? Move the posts to the proper thread and advise the members not to hijack other peoples threads........please

dude, uve got a total of 10 posts on here and u act like its totally off topic. its still an interior light mod. AND i never asked him to post how to do it in here. i bet theres not one thread on any forum longer than one page that doesnt have something off topic on it. just read past it and go on!

Junior · 10-24-2010, 02:46 PM

I completed this project Friday and it looks great!

I just wanted to say thanks to Camarorick for the write up and a lot of you guys for the ideas.

-Jr

Gonzo · 10-25-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Junior

I completed this project Friday and it looks great!

I just wanted to say thanks to Camarorick for the write up and a lot of you guys for the ideas.

-Jr

Pictures????

jennnchuck · 10-25-2010, 08:09 AM

junior. glad you decided to do it. its alot easier than i thought it would be. camarorick also helped me out when i did mine. to me great cheap mod

Junior · 10-25-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jennnchuck

junior. glad you decided to do it. its alot easier than i thought it would be. camarorick also helped me out when i did mine. to me great cheap mod

The only issue I had was my car did not have the connectors pre-installed to hook the inverter up to. I did however tap into the the purple and black wire in the harness going to the passenger door behind the passenger kick panel (post #251). So it worked out perfect and I am able to dim the dash light. I will post pics when I get home. I didn't get a chance to take any pictures yet, as it is black powder season and I was in the woods all weekend.

-Jr

camarorick · 10-25-2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior

I completed this project Friday and it looks great!

I just wanted to say thanks to Camarorick for the write up and a lot of you guys for the ideas.

-Jr

Quote:

Originally Posted by jennnchuck

junior. glad you decided to do it. its alot easier than i thought it would be. camarorick also helped me out when i did mine. to me great cheap mod

No need for thanks... Just giving back to the community

I'm glad it worked out for you guys

jennnchuck · 10-25-2010, 08:41 AM

i didnt have the connectors either, i tapped into same area and it worked out great. just a warning its a pain to get a good picture of the abl lighting. i have taking pics of it but no picture i have taken gives it the justice it deserves.

10-20-2010, 10:03 PM	#393
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	some one did a DYI i did not, But i am doing it for some one in my town in the next day or two If you like i can do a DYI on it. Here is some info on it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=70 And this is the DYI on it by a member, His way and my way are not the same but his work too. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62370 Last edited by 2SSRS@Gen5diy; 10-20-2010 at 10:15 PM.

10-21-2010, 09:20 AM	#394
Jocoo26 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 82 View My Garage	Can someone please read my previous post and comment. I should have my new inverter tomorrow and don't want to short it out. Thanks

10-21-2010, 03:20 PM	#395
bad_bear Drives: Camero Synergy LT1 Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: S. W. Florida Posts: 54	Hey Jocoo26, EL wire is powered by ac voltage from the inverter. The inverter changes the DC voltage from your battery to AC voltage for the EL Wire. The wires coming out of the inverter the Black White is ground and the Black is AC. The wires you connect to the Battery of your car are DC. The Black White is Positive and the Black is negative or ground. If your connection to the EL Wire is good then everything should be fine.

10-21-2010, 09:05 PM	#397
bad_bear Drives: Camero Synergy LT1 Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: S. W. Florida Posts: 54	Moderators what are these lighting the garage door switches doing in an EL Wire dash ABL lighting thread??????? Move the posts to the proper thread and advise the members not to hijack other peoples threads........please

10-21-2010, 09:19 PM	#398
Jocoo26 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 82 View My Garage	Geez. Take it easy bear. He was just answering a question, not posting a DIY here. And if it wasn't for 2SSRS and others like him that have been here helping people since the beginning, you wouldn't have a forum to play hall monitor in.

10-24-2010, 02:46 PM	#401
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	I completed this project Friday and it looks great! I just wanted to say thanks to Camarorick for the write up and a lot of you guys for the ideas. -Jr

10-25-2010, 08:09 AM	#403
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	junior. glad you decided to do it. its alot easier than i thought it would be. camarorick also helped me out when i did mine. to me great cheap mod

10-25-2010, 08:41 AM	#406
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	i didnt have the connectors either, i tapped into same area and it worked out great. just a warning its a pain to get a good picture of the abl lighting. i have taking pics of it but no picture i have taken gives it the justice it deserves.