DIY - ABL using EL wire, and 3/16" tube

[TAsAquaBlue]

Has anybody located the missing power source yet? My car was built in December and also does not have the plug.

[FwyFlyer]

Originally Posted by TAsAquaBlue

Has anybody located the missing power source yet? My car was built in December and also does not have the plug.

I had the one on the drivers side in place. When I got behind the speedo cluster the other one wasn't wrapped in the main harness. Both connectors come out of that loom, my second one was wedged under the vent box for the defogger. I could just barely see it. A gentle pull on it's harness showed me it was just stuffed in there with some foam wrapping.
This is the harness it comes out of:

The torx driver is pointing where mine was hidden:

This is the connector harness coming out of the main harness on the left side:


Both ABL connector harnesses have a black and purple wire each. My TPW date was 09/21/09. The speedo connector was real easy to remove from the cluster, just push the tab and out it came. I put mine in the back seat so it was out of the way. Hope this helps.

[Bill Blann]

Question: I have a 2010 LS2/RS and the door pannel lights do NOT go the Front of the door they miss by about 4 inches. Is that the way it is supposed to be or is it supposed to go to the front of the door next to the dash? If it does not go to the dash do you light that portion also?
Bill Blann

[RickRay]

Everything you need is listed in Post #1...For a 2LT & 2SS it works...I do not know about the LS / 1LT / 1SS .....Rick & mine works & looks GREAT...

[FwyFlyer]

Originally Posted by Bill Blann

Question: I have a 2010 LS2/RS and the door pannel lights do NOT go the Front of the door they miss by about 4 inches. Is that the way it is supposed to be or is it supposed to go to the front of the door next to the dash? If it does not go to the dash do you light that portion also?
Bill Blann

Try this link from Michael Cooper. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41132 . There is some tape on the panel in the door blocking that last few inches.

[sherifdude]

FwyFlyer your car is it 1ss or 2ss

Originally Posted by FwyFlyer

I had the one on the drivers side in place. When I got behind the speedo cluster the other one wasn't wrapped in the main harness. Both connectors come out of that loom, my second one was wedged under the vent box for the defogger. I could just barely see it. A gentle pull on it's harness showed me it was just stuffed in there with some foam wrapping.
This is the harness it comes out of:
Attachment 86012
The torx driver is pointing where mine was hidden:
Attachment 86013
This is the connector harness coming out of the main harness on the left side:
Attachment 86014

Both ABL connector harnesses have a black and purple wire each. My TPW date was 09/21/09. The speedo connector was real easy to remove from the cluster, just push the tab and out it came. I put mine in the back seat so it was out of the way. Hope this helps.

[FwyFlyer]

Originally Posted by sherifdude

FwyFlyer your car is it 1ss or 2ss

It's a 2SS. I'd like to know if anyone with an 1SS or 1LT have had the speedo out and taken a look at that main harness....... it's gotta be there.

[Toasty]

Ladies and Gentlemen -- I'd like to introduce you to Mouser Electronics -- You can order delphi connectors and terminals directly... for cheap! (www.mouser.com) even if you orderer extra terminals (crimping without a metripack crimper is a bit tedious, but doable) you will still likely come out ahead... (usps shipping is typically 5 bucks, so the shipping costs more than the parts!)

Here's the info for the ABL connectors (Delphi Metripack 150 Unsealed series)

Female Connector Body 12047662
Terminal Retainer 12047664
Female Terminals (req 2) 12047767

Male Connector Body 12047663
Terminal Retainer 12047665
Male Terminals (req 2) 12047581


info on Delphi part numbers : http://connectors.delphi.com/DCSGDMCS/HomePage.aspx
info on the Delphi Metripack connector family: http://connectors2.delphi.com/dcsgdm...ion/met150.pdf

[camarorick]

Originally Posted by Toasty

Ladies and Gentlemen -- I'd like to introduce you to Mouser Electronics -- You can order delphi connectors and terminals directly... for cheap! (www.mouser.com) even if you orderer extra terminals (crimping without a metripack crimper is a bit tedious, but doable) you will still likely come out ahead... (usps shipping is typically 5 bucks, so the shipping costs more than the parts!)

Here's the info for the ABL connectors (Delphi Metripack 150 Unsealed series)

Female Connector Body 12047662
Terminal Retainer 12047664
Female Terminals (req 2) 12047767

Male Connector Body 12047663
Terminal Retainer 12047665
Male Terminals (req 2) 12047581


info on Delphi part numbers : http://connectors.delphi.com/DCSGDMCS/HomePage.aspx
info on the Delphi Metripack connector family: http://connectors2.delphi.com/dcsgdm...ion/met150.pdf

VERY Thanks for posting !!

[aldaran]

Originally Posted by camarorick

Try this video.... This one doesn't use the copper tape.... Same results

Is there another one? This video has been removed by the user.

[camarorick]

Originally Posted by aldaran

Is there another one? This video has been removed by the user.

[FwyFlyer]

Originally Posted by Toasty

Ladies and Gentlemen -- I'd like to introduce you to Mouser Electronics -- You can order delphi connectors and terminals directly... for cheap! (www.mouser.com) even if you orderer extra terminals (crimping without a metripack crimper is a bit tedious, but doable) you will still likely come out ahead... (usps shipping is typically 5 bucks, so the shipping costs more than the parts!)

Here's the info for the ABL connectors (Delphi Metripack 150 Unsealed series)

Female Connector Body 12047662
Terminal Retainer 12047664
Female Terminals (req 2) 12047767

Male Connector Body 12047663
Terminal Retainer 12047665
Male Terminals (req 2) 12047581


info on Delphi part numbers : http://connectors.delphi.com/DCSGDMCS/HomePage.aspx
info on the Delphi Metripack connector family: http://connectors2.delphi.com/dcsgdm...ion/met150.pdf

What is the minimum order? and what is the cost for the crimpers?

[Toasty]

Originally Posted by FwyFlyer

What is the minimum order? and what is the cost for the crimpers?

all of the parts listed, show a minimum order of 1 piece... there should not be a total order minimum at all. I typically do order a few extra terminals in case i need them (in case of a mistake, etc)


the special metripack crimpers, I got from Ballenger Motorsports, here: http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/362

the crimp tool is about $30, but It's a good tool to have on hand if you plan to do factory style wiring mods. You don't HAVE to have the tool, it can be done with a needle nose pliers if you're steady enough--I just got to the point that it made sense to order the crimp tool.

[Miketebo22]

I think im going to just sand ALL the silver off of my door and trim panels, then paint them body color (with taped off strip for abl) and re install. Think it will be ok?